Jinan Haoyang Forging & Casting Co., Ltd. Produces Wear-resistant Steel Balls: An Innovative Force in the Field of Wear Resistance As a leading enterprise in the wear-resistant materials industry, Jinan Haoyang Forging & Casting Co., Ltd. has made its core product, forged steel balls, highly recognized in the market due to its outstanding performance. The company focuses on research and development, and its products are made of high-strength materials such as B2 and B3, featuring high hardness, resistance to abrasion, and anti-fracture properties. The diameters range from 110mm to 125mm, and are widely used in mining beneficiation, cement plants, and power plant ball mill equipment. The product has obtained ISO9001:2000 quality system certification and has successfully entered the international market. It has been steadily exported to the United States for a long time. Models such as 88% and 14% have received high praise from overseas customers. 3. The company is located in Zhangqiu District, Jinan. Relying on the convenient transportation network, it has achieved a full industrial chain layout and provides customized services to meet diverse needs. Adhering to the concept of "Honesty earns reputation, strength wins the market", Jinan Haoyang Casting and Forging is continuously providing efficient wear-resistant solutions for the global industry through the integration of industry, academia and research, demonstrating the strength of Chinese manufacturing.

The core products of the company include hot-rolled steel bars for mining (such as B2/B3 materials) and various-sized wear-resistant steel balls, etc. These products have advantages such as high wear resistance, high strength, and low breakage rate, and can meet the high-strength operation requirements of mining, cement grinding, power plant mineral processing, etc. They effectively help customers improve production efficiency and reduce operating costs. Currently, the company realizes spot supply through platforms such as Alibaba, with stable market demand and considerable transaction volume. In terms of quality assurance, the company has established a complete quality management system and possesses 15 patents, 1 trademark information, and multiple qualification certifications, demonstrating its core competitiveness in technological research and production standardization. In the future, the company plans to increase investment in research and development, continuously optimize product performance, expand application fields, and strive to contribute to the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry.

Hongyang Forging & Casting Co., Ltd. recently received an important client for a site visit to deepen industrial cooperation. The visiting team focused on inspecting the company's intelligent production lines, precision casting and heavy forging technologies, and highly recognized its quality control system and environmental protection measures. The company's responsible person systematically introduced the company's development history, core products and innovative achievements. Both parties engaged in strategic discussions on industry trends and market demands, laying the foundation for expanding cooperation space. Hongyang Forging & Casting adheres to the concept of "quality first and innovation-driven", continuously optimizing product services. This exchange not only demonstrated the company's technical strength but also created an opportunity to build a long-term win-win relationship. By showcasing its precision manufacturing capabilities and green production practices, the company further consolidated its industry position in high-end forging and casting.

I. Focus on the research and development of wear-resistant steel balls: Build product barriers through technological innovation 1. Concentrate on material science and process optimization The core competitiveness of wear-resistant steel balls lies in their wear resistance, toughness, and cost-effectiveness. This requires a dual-driven research approach, combining material formulation and production processes. Material Research: Based on the specific operating conditions of different application scenarios (such as mines, cement, and power coal mills), develop customized material systems. For instance, by adjusting the proportions of alloy elements such as chromium, manganese, and molybdenum, optimize the metallographic structure (such as a martensite + bainite composite structure), balance hardness (HRC 55-65) with impact toughness (≥12J/cm²), and address the pain points of traditional steel balls being "hard but brittle" or "having good toughness but poor wear resistance". Process Innovation: Introduce advanced processes such as centrifugal casting, integrated forging + heat treatment, and isothermal quenching to enhance the density and uniformity of steel balls. At the same time, explore intelligent production technologies (such as AI-controlled quenching temperature and 3D-printed molds) to shorten the research and development cycle and reduce trial-and-error costs. 2. Establish a collaborative innovation mechanism involving industry, academia, and research institutions Collaborate with material colleges of universities such as Shandong University and Jinan University to jointly establish the "Wear-resistant Materials Joint Laboratory", focusing on fundamental research on the fatigue life and wear mechanism of wear-resistant steel balls, and quickly converting laboratory results into mass production technologies. In response to export market demands (such as the requirements for environmental protection and low noise in European and American mines), jointly develop green products such as low-chromium alloy steel balls and recyclable steel balls with overseas research institutions, and lay out international technical standards in advance.

Intelligent Manufacturing Upgrades To promote high-quality industrial development, Ningyang County leads with the digital economy and vigorously promotes the digital transformation of the steel ball industry. A local investment of 15 million yuan has been made to build the "Steel Ball Industry Brain," using technologies such as big data, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things to construct three major systems: digital empowerment, intelligent operation, and industrial ecology, achieving rapid order response and efficient production organization. At the same time, service providers such as CITIC Cloud Network and Inspur Industry have been introduced, launching the "Cloud Connected Steel Balls" digital economy headquarters project, creating a dedicated "Industrial Taobao," opening up raw material procurement and product sales channels, and helping enterprises "buy globally and sell globally." In addition, the region has built the first fully intelligent digital production line in China, and newly installed AGV intelligent logistics and WMS intelligent warehousing systems. This can save 6 million yuan in labor and handling costs annually.

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.