Changes Required in Wear-proof Alumina Balls Industry

Since 1990s, the wear-proof alumina balls industry has become popular in China. So far, there are more than 400 wear-proof alumina abrasive balls producers. It is noted that among them, only a few companies are able to produce high-class alumina balls, while most companies produce secondary alumina balls, which will consume a large amount of superior aluminum oxide; the applying effect is not so good either. So it is not conforming to the energy-saving standards and environmental protection advocated by the ceramic industry.

On the other hand, the increase in domestic alumina balls companies has led directly to a price war. On the contrary, typical foreign countries that produce alumina balls have been improving product technical quality. Compared to overseas producers, what's the disadvantage of China's domestic wear-proof alumina balls producers? To find the answer to this question, one important thing is to transform the thinking method of both the producers' and the consumers'.

Looking back to the emergence and growth of the wear-proof alumina abrasive balls industry, it is not difficult to figure out that during the whole process, companies have increased in large numbers. Before the beginning of the 21st century, China's alumina abrasive balls capacity was small and market recognition was slight. There was little export, and the competition was not so fierce, so the profit margin was high. At the beginning of the 21st century, the domestic alumina abrasive balls industry has entered the second phase. Some companies in Guangdong Province began to improve output substantially, the manufacturing cost decreased, and automation degree and efficiency were improved. A large number of exports began to spring up, and the market entered the development stage.

Countries such as France, Spain, Italy, and Japan have been producing wear-proof alumina abrasive balls as well. Among them, Japan has the strictest control over wear-proof alumina abrasive balls and enjoys a good reputation. However, China wear-proof alumina abrasive balls product quality is not as excellent.

At present, China's alumina ball products contain about 50% to 60% aluminum oxide abrasive, which has some effect on ceramic companies' production efficiency. Besides that, the production technology and product quality have become the restrictions for China's alumina ball industry. Depending on the abundant raw material supply, China's wear-proof alumina abrasive balls industry can reduce the price as much as possible. This is also an obvious advantage, especially after the financial crisis, when the European market began to use China's products in bulk.

Recently, the government has put more emphasis on environmental protection in the ceramic industry. Using high alumina balls as raw grinding materials is beneficial in that they can save power, improve output, and enhance machinery availability. Therefore, China's wear-proof alumina abrasive balls companies are advised to meet the actual demand of the ceramic industry and comply with the environmental protection policy by changing their way of thinking and making technology breakthroughs.