The electrical steel insulation coating industry has been making significant strides in recent year
The electrical steel insulation coating industry has been making significant strides in recent years, with a focus on environmental protection, efficiency, and technological advancements. Here are some key news highlights from the industry:
1. **National Standard Development**: China's national standard for "Electrical Steel Strip (Sheet) Insulation Coating" is being developed under the supervision of TC183 (National Technical Committee for Steel Standardization) and executed by TC183SC6 (National Technical Committee for Steel Plate and Strip). This standard aims to regulate and enhance the quality of electrical steel insulation coatings, which is crucial for the optimization of electrical steel performance and the reduction of energy consumption.
2. **Environmental Regulations**: In line with China's high-quality development policy and the "3060" carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, the industry is moving towards the use of eco-friendly coatings. The China Metal Society has implemented the country's first group standard for "Non-oriented Electrical Steel Environmentally Friendly Insulation Coating," which provides a "hard constraint" for further promoting the environmental protection process of electrical steel coatings.
3. **Industry Challenges and Opportunities**: The electrical steel industry in China is facing challenges such as increased competition due to new production capacity and the need for cost management. However, opportunities arise from the continuous growth in demand for electrical steel from sectors like home appliances, motors, and new energy vehicles. The industry is expected to benefit from the country's "14th Five-Year Plan," which aims to promote high-quality development and address structural overcapacity issues.
4. **Advancements in Coating Technology**: There is a trend towards the development and application of self-adhesive and fast self-adhesive coatings for electrical steel cores used in new energy vehicle drive motors and micro-motors. This new technology allows for higher efficiency, better stacking coefficients, and reduced noise, making it suitable for high-speed and high-frequency motors. The focus is on improving the quality and technology of domestically produced fast self-adhesive coatings to meet the demands of the new energy vehicle market.
5. **Global Market Dynamics**: The global market for electrical steel is influenced by various factors, including geopolitical dynamics and the expansion plans of major international steel companies. Despite these challenges, the growing international demand for transformers, motors, and home appliances, as well as the development of power, low-carbon, green, and smart urban and rural power grids, presents significant export opportunities for Chinese electrical steel manufacturers.
