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In 2025, the performance breakthrough of the forged steel balls produced by Haoyang in Jinan, Shandong Province, is not only a model of the integration of materials science and intelligent manufacturing technology, but also marks a crucial leap for China's forging industry from "scale expansion" to "quality leadership". The industrialization implementation of its technological achievements will reshape the global wear-resistant material market landscape, provide core foundation components support for the high-end equipment manufacturing industry, and demonstrate significant economic value and strategic significance.

Forged steel balls and cast balls are two of the core media in the industrial grinding field, and their processes and performance differ significantly. Forged steel balls are made of low-carbon alloys, high-manganese steel, or rare earth chromium-molybdenum alloys, and are formed through heating and forging. They have the characteristics of smooth surfaces, strong impact resistance, and high toughness, with a breakage rate of less than 1%. They have excellent wear resistance and are particularly suitable for wet grinding environments in mines and power plants. Their prices are economical and are widely adopted by international giants such as Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton. Cast balls are made from low-chromium, medium-chromium, or high-chromium cast iron and are formed by pouring. Although high-chromium cast balls have high hardness (HRC 60+) and excellent wear resistance, their toughness is poor. Balls with a diameter over 3 meters are prone to cracking in ball mills, and their costs are higher. They are mostly used in dry ball mills in the cement industry. The core difference between the two lies in: The forging process optimizes the metal flow structure, and the anti-cracking performance of forged steel balls is 5-10 times that of cast balls. However, cast balls rely on increasing chromium content to enhance wear resistance, but at the expense of corrosion resistance. When selecting, it is necessary to consider the working conditions (dry/wet grinding, equipment scale), cost, and performance requirements. For example, large mines prefer forged steel balls, while cement plants tend to use high-chromium cast balls.

Jinan Haoyang Casting and Forging Co., Ltd. specializes in the research, development and production of castings, forgings and steel balls. It is a high-tech enterprise in the industry. Its core product, forged steel balls, is made of B2/B3 materials from mine forging and hot rolling steel, featuring wear resistance and anti-cracking properties. They are widely used in cement plants, power plants, mineral processing and other fields. The company relies on advanced casting and forging equipment and ISO9001:2000 quality system certification to ensure stable product quality. The products are not only popular in the domestic market but also exported to the United States. With convenient transportation (close to Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport and multiple highways) and long-term order advantages, it gradually expands the global market. Currently, the company's registered capital is 10 million yuan, with 4 insured personnel. It continues to adhere to the principle of "customer first" to promote technological upgrading and service optimization in the industry. Let's rephrase this summary.

Summary of Challenges and Development Opportunities in the Forged Steel Ball Industry Currently, the forged steel ball industry is under the dual pressures of intense market competition and fluctuating demand. Small and medium-sized mines have reduced production due to environmental protection and the industry's downturn, resulting in a decline in steel ball demand. Large enterprises have lowered prices in bidding and procurement, and the accumulation of inventory by some enterprises has pushed the industry into a price war quagmire. In the next two years, there may be a wave of business closures or transformation among enterprises. To break through the predicament, enterprises have taken multiple measures: First, they have established joint ventures with large mines to optimize resource collaboration; second, they have laid out forging and hot rolling production lines in steel mills to expand high-value-added products; third, they have enhanced competitiveness through technological innovation, such as Guangping County Steel Nu New Materials Company developing an intelligent production line, which has increased production efficiency by 1.5 times, and has collaborated with several universities to develop wear-resistant new materials. It is expected to launch new energy-saving and consumption-reducing products in September. Furthermore, the enterprise is actively expanding its overseas market. The export proportion of Shangnu Company's products reaches 85%, covering more than 20 countries. This year, it has received orders from countries such as Chile and Poland, and the production schedule is extended until the end of June. Despite the severe challenges in the industry, through technological upgrading, cooperation transformation and international layout, the forging steel ball industry is expected to achieve high-quality development.

The Qingdao Mineral Expo is a significant exhibition related to the mining industry, where numerous enterprises usually showcase their products, technologies, and engage in business negotiations. If Jinan Haoyang Casting and Forging participates, its performance may be influenced by various factors such as the innovativeness and quality of the displayed products, the business negotiation capabilities of the enterprise, and the promotional efforts. If you want to know the subsequent developments, you can pay attention to the official information of the exhibition, industry media reports, and the enterprise's own updates.

【Jinan Haoyang Forging and Casting Deepens Cooperation with Chile's CODELCO】On June 30th, the technical team of Chile's CODELCO visited Jinan Haoyang Forging and Casting, focusing on inspecting its fully automated forging workshop and quality inspection system, and observing the entire production process of 5.5-inch high wear-resistant steel balls in real time. During the meeting, Haoyang showcased cases exported to over 20 countries and its B2-level special alloy steel ball technology. Its HRC62 hardness and 1% breakage rate indicators were recognized by the foreign party. Based on the fulfillment of a 2,000-ton order, the two parties signed the "Strategic Supplier Framework Agreement". Haoyang will customize a full series of 3-6-inch forged steel balls for CODELCO's expansion project in 2026, with an estimated annual supply volume of 150,000 tons. General Manager Zhang Hua of Haoyang disclosed that the company is leveraging the geographical advantages of Zhangqiu District to build a bonded warehouse and plans to achieve direct delivery of 72-hour global urgent orders. As an enterprise deeply engaged in wear-resistant materials for 18 years, Haoyang has 12 forging production lines, with an annual capacity of 80,000 tons. Its products have passed SGS and ISO9001 certifications and serve international projects such as Chile's national copper mines and Australia's FMG.

Jinan Haoyang Forging & Casting Co., Ltd., as a benchmark enterprise in the field of wear-resistant materials in China, has been deeply engaged in the industry for over 50 years. It focuses on the research and production of high-chromium alloy forging balls. The product diameters range from 20 to 150 mm, with uniform hardness gradient (core-to-surface difference ≤ 2HRC), a crushing rate of less than 1%, and a wear resistance that is 30% higher than that of cast balls. The energy-saving efficiency reaches 15%-20%, and it complies with the ISO14001 environmental protection standard. The company's annual production capacity is 50,000 tons. Its products are exported to over 20 countries, generating over 6 million US dollars in annual foreign exchange earnings. In the future, it plans to invest 50 million yuan to expand the intelligent production line, introduce an automated detection system, and increase the production capacity to 100,000 tons. It will also collaborate with universities to develop special alloy steel balls, focusing on expanding the high-end market in Europe and continuously leading in technological innovation and green manufacturing of wear-resistant materials.

Jinan Haoyang Casting and Forging: A Rising Star in the Cast and Forged Steel Ball Industry Jinan Haoyang Casting and Forging Co., Ltd., established in 2011, is located in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City. Led by its legal representative, Chen Jinfu, with a team of less than 50 people, the company has rapidly grown into a new benchmark in the cast and forged steel ball sector, thanks to its outstanding product quality and technological innovation capabilities. The company mainly produces various types of products such as wear-resistant steel balls, power plant steel balls, and mining steel balls, catering to high-demand industries like cement, metallurgy, and mining. Relying on 15 patented technologies and a strict quality control system, its products excel in core indicators such as hardness and wear resistance. Through three bidding projects, it has built a solid market reputation and expanded into overseas markets with its import and export qualifications, achieving a dual domestic and international business layout. Currently, the company holds two qualification certificates and one administrative license, demonstrating its compliance and operational strength. In the future, the enterprise will continue to focus on technological research and development, optimize product performance, deepen market cooperation both domestically and internationally, and strive to become an innovation leader in the industry.

Jinan Haoyang Forging and Casting Co., Ltd. was established in 1971, with its headquarters located in Zhangqiu City, Shandong Province. Relying on the transportation advantage of National Highway 309, it has been deeply engaged in the field of wear-resistant materials for over five decades. The company takes technological innovation as its core driving force, focusing on the research and development and production of steel balls. Its products include cast and forged wear-resistant steel balls and ball segments. With features such as low breakage rate, high hardness uniformity (core-surface difference of 1-2HRC), and excellent wear resistance (out-of-roundness < 0.5mm), it has become the preferred equipment in the mining, power generation, cement, and other industries. The company's production capacity reaches 50,000 tons per year, with export earnings exceeding 6 million US dollars and annual sales revenue surpassing 100 million yuan. It has passed the ISO9001:2000 quality certification and adheres to the "industry-academia-research" integrated strategy, establishing a full-process technical system from alloy ratio optimization to quenching process control. In the future, with the increasing demand for high-end wear-resistant parts due to industrial upgrading, Haoyang Forging and Casting will continue to consolidate its leading position in the industry through technological innovation and provide high-quality and cost-effective steel ball solutions for global customers.

Jinan Haoyang Forging & Casting Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Zhangqiu District, Jinan City. It is a medium-sized manufacturing enterprise specializing in the production of steel bars and wear-resistant steel balls. Although the company has less than 50 employees, it has gained market recognition for its core products such as high-hardness forging steel balls, mining beneficiation steel balls, and steel balls for ball mills in cement plants. Its steel bars are widely used in the mining, cement, and power industries due to their excellent wear resistance and high strength. The transaction volume on Alibaba platform verifies the market demand. The company ensures product quality through a complete quality management system and holds 15 patents, 1 trademark, and multiple qualification certificates, demonstrating its technical strength. In the future, the enterprise plans to continuously increase investment in research and development, optimize product performance, expand applications in multiple industries, and contribute to the upgrading of the manufacturing industry.