In recent years, with the development of China’s economy and technological advances, the application scope of stainless steel forgings in chemical and food equipment has gradually expanded. At the same time, government encouragement has also promoted the unconventional use of stainless steel forgings.
Firstly, from the perspective of national policies, China’s government has always attached great importance to new energy, energy conservation, and environmental protection, and has introduced relevant policies and regulations to support the development of industries. For example, the “New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)” clearly states that by 2035, China will establish a new energy vehicle industry system and achieve the mainstream use of electric vehicles. This means that the demand for stainless steel forgings in the field of new energy vehicles will continue to increase. In addition, the recently introduced “Food Safety Law” has also strengthened hygiene standards for food equipment, promoting the use of stainless steel forgings in food equipment.
Secondly, in the field of chemical equipment, the use of stainless steel forgings has become a trend. Due to its strong corrosion resistance and high mechanical strength, an increasing number of chemical companies are using stainless steel forgings to produce chemical equipment that is highly corrosive. For example, a large number of stainless steel forgings are required for commonly used pharmaceutical equipment, chemical reactors, high-temperature and high-pressure equipment, and coal chemical equipment in the chemical industry. In addition, stainless steel forgings are also used in oil and gas extraction, such as well casings and oil and gas transmission pipelines.
Thirdly, in terms of food equipment applications, due to its non-rusting and easy-to-clean characteristics, stainless steel forgings are gradually replacing traditional metal materials such as iron and aluminum. For example, stir-fry woks, boiling pots used in catering, and cutting knives and mixers used in food processing machinery can all be made with stainless steel forgings, improving equipment quality while reducing daily maintenance costs and risks.
In conclusion, with the promotion of national policies and the increase in demand for environmental protection and corrosion resistance, the unconventional applications of stainless steel forgings will become more and more common. From a development trend perspective, its application fields will continue to expand, and its usage scope will become even wider.
