Article/Si Tao
So far, rock slabs are still the most popular product in the ceramic industry, bar none.
According to statistics, there are currently 68 rock slab production lines in China; some industry insiders predict that it will not be a problem to build 300 rock slab lines within three years. The rapid development of rock slabs is unexpected. However, as more and more ceramic companies enter the industry, problems in the production, processing, and sales of rock slabs are constantly exposed.
First of all, the market prices of rock slabs vary widely, ranging from a few hundred to tens of thousands. The price disparity is extremely unbelievable. Secondly, the rock slabs burst during processing, causing quality problems. Furthermore, the market is in chaos, with some sellers pretending to be rock slabs and selling large and thin slabs... There are frequent problems in the rock slab market. To find out the root cause, lack of standards and irregularities are the main reasons. Many companies call for the early introduction of slate standards to regulate the market.
The research center is settled, and the leading rock slab companies lead the industry standards
Shuncheng Ceramics Group
▲"China Ceramic Slate Research Center" settled in Shuncheng
On August 15, the industry's first "China Ceramic Slate Research Center" settled in Shuncheng Ceramics Group. Shuncheng has always had unique advantages and a good innovation mechanism in the design, research, development, testing, and production of rock slabs. It has strong technical force and a sound system, and is in a leading position in the industry. It is reported that Shuncheng will build China's first comprehensive and composite slate research center that integrates product research and development, intelligent manufacturing, talent training, academic exchanges, processing applications and other functions. Chen Huan, president of the Guangdong Ceramics Association, said that the establishment of the China Ceramic Slate Research Center is of great significance for accelerating the development of slate products in the home furnishing and prefabricated construction fields and promoting the popularization of new materials in the ceramic industry.
Xinmingzhu Ceramics Group
▲New Pearl "China Building Ceramics Industry Large Slab (Stone Slab) Research Center”Rename
On August 22, the "China Building Ceramics Industry Large (Thin) Plate Research Center" established by Xinmingzhu Ceramics Group in June 2018 was officially renamed "China Building Ceramics Industry Large Slab (Stone Slab) Research Center" . Ye Delin, chairman of New Pearl, said that since its birth, New Pearl slate has always adhered to the principle of "the most advanced equipment, the most intelligent production line, the largest manufacturing scale, the most complete product specifications, the best product quality, the highest cost performance, the most popular with customers, and the best service". The eight major goal advantages of "best" are to create "the world's first brand of rock slabs". After the name change, the "China Architectural Ceramics Industry Large Slab (Stone Slab) Research Center" will become the only large slab (rock slab) research center in the industry that integrates R&D and design, process technology, intelligent manufacturing, product application, processing and services. and industry incubation platform, accelerate the pace of structural adjustment of my country's construction and sanitary ceramics industry, and continue to lead the industry in innovation.
Gold Medal Enterprise
▲"China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Industry Slate Application Research Center" settled in Gold Medal
On August 26, the "China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Industry Slate Application Research Center" officially settled in the gold medal enterprise. As one of the first slate companies in China, Gold Medal took the lead in introducing an intelligent green large slate production line integrating domestic and foreign cutting-edge technologies in 2017, and established an independent slate brand - Delifeng Slate Home Furnishings. In 2020, two new slates will be added Production line, Gold Medal has always been in the industry's leading position in the production, R&D and application of rock slabs, leading the development trend of rock slabs. The establishment of the "China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Industry Slate Application Research Center" will further promote the comprehensive development of composite slate and promote the stable development of the slate industry.
What signals have been revealed by the establishment of three rock slab research centers in the past two weeks? On the one hand, it shows that ceramic enterprises focus on the production, research and development, processing and application of slates, and continue to promote the industry to penetrate into the field of large home customization; on the other hand, at the stage when the industry does not have slate standards, the establishment of the slate research center is conducive to standardization In the rock slab market, we will brainstorm solutions to the pain points of rock slabs and promote the healthy development of rock slabs. It will also promote the formulation of rock slab standards.
The voice is getting louder, and industry associations are gradually starting to formulate standards
As calls for the introduction of slate standards in the industry become louder and louder, industry associations such as the China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Association have gradually begun the work of formulating standards for slates.
On August 1, the China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Association issued the "Notice on Plans to Develop the Second Batch of Association Standards in 2020" and decided to launch the formulation of 6 association standards including "Stone Slab".
On August 25, the launch meeting of the "Stone Slab" standard, led by the China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Association and co-organized by gold medal enterprises and other enterprises, was successfully held. More than 40 experts, committee members, and representatives of relevant enterprises offered their opinions and suggestions for the slate standard. . It is reported that the meeting focused on the name and definition of rock slabs, starting from the basic definition of rock slabs, physical properties (water absorption, failure strength, rupture modulus, compressive strength, Mohs hardness, thermal expansion index, thermal shock resistance, Several aspects including glaze crack resistance, falling ball impact performance), chemical properties (chemical corrosion resistance, contamination resistance), safety indicators (heavy metal dissolution when in contact with food, radioactivity) and indicators characterizing cutting performance were discussed.
▲"Stone Slab" Standard Launch Meeting
Regarding the standard schedule, Miao Bin, president of the China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Association, expressed the hope that the standard compilation group will further conduct research and test verification based on the discussions at this meeting, and strive to complete the verification work before the end of September this year and complete the standard in October. The draft for soliciting opinions will be reviewed at a standards review meeting in November, and the industry standard project will be launched at the same time.
Everyone expresses his or her opinion, and industry professionals promote the formulation of rock slab standards
In the process of promoting the formulation of rock slab standards, industry veterans expressed their opinions and shared their opinions freely.
Bao Jiejun, chairman of Oceano Ceramics, suggested, “In the 14th Five-Year Plan of China Building Ceramics, we cannot regard slate as an alias for large slabs, or as one of the categories, but to distinguish between Come on. We can define slate as a material that is different from traditional ceramic tiles in terms of formula and firing. It is used in large homes and has relatively good processability. It is the first time that ceramic materials have entered the large home industry. A special term. The difference between rock slabs and large slabs cannot be seen in terms of specifications, but in terms of changes in application scenarios. ”
Yin Hong, secretary-general of Foshan Ceramics Industry Association, once published on "Yin Hong Ceramics Channel" on "Stone Slab Definition and Standards”'s view, "Some of our colleagues believe that slate is a commercial name and there is no need to make ceramic slate standards. This seems to make sense. In fact, I do not completely agree with this view. A person who is so fashionable in the industry The name, without a standard definition, will eventually be used beyond recognition, but I think the "ceramic slate" standard is best based on the results of extensive testing and research on large slates, small slates, and thick slates. , thin rock slabs have been fully studied, and we can clearly distinguish between ceramic large slabs and rock slabs, ceramic tiles and rock slabs. After extensive research, we can start the formulation of ceramic rock slab standards. ”
Miao Bin, president of the China Building and Sanitary Ceramics Association, pointed out, "Stone slabs are ceramic products used in the home industry, not the construction industry. Due to different application sites, the original standards for ceramic large slabs are no longer suitable for use as Standards for rock slabs. The standards for rock slabs should be formulated according to the application standards of the home furnishing industry, especially in terms of processability, impact resistance, toughness and cleaning performance. However, the wear resistance of the slabs does not have to be so demanding. High, the intensity can also be reduced appropriately."
▲Mona Lisa Slate
Meng Zhengqiang, general manager of Green House Construction Technology, believes that the formulation of standards for slate slabs should be compiled from four dimensions: manufacturers, processors, finished furniture companies, and customized furniture companies. "I think this standard should be from the perspective of the industry (ceramics or construction field), focusing on setting product standards (basic parameters), and then working with other industry associations and companies to formulate application standards."
Ma Hui, general manager of Dongpeng Holdings Slate Operation Center, believes that "the key point of standards is market and user orientation. Enterprises can first make their own standards and study to adapt to the market and users."
Jian Runtong, vice president of New Pearl, said that the formulation of slate standards should start from the perspective of end users, "the user's standards are our standards."
Li Qing, product manager of Nobel Product Management Department, believes that slate standards must be formulated by the integration of various industries, because slate is used in different fields and the standards in each field are different.
Author: Sitao
