The Development Of Flange Industry Needs To Find The Right Direction

China's flange industry has made remarkable progress and has achieved a higher technical level. As the world factory, our flange products account for more than 90% of the global market. Dingxiang County in Shanxi Province contributes two-thirds of the country's total production, while Hebei Province and Jiangsu Province account for the remaining one-third. While Shanxi Province has slightly higher prices, its flange products have the most mature technology and better quality. On the other hand, Hebei Province specializes in producing low-end flange products. Jiangsu Province can only produce flanges with specific materials and standards.

The flange industry plays an essential role in the domestic market, particularly in the large-scale chemical industry. However, both users in the oil industry and flange manufacturers should coordinate to promote market development continually. During the 14th Five Year Plan period, the flange industry must emphasize strategic priorities and focus on improving production technology and developing new high-quality products. In addition to the current types of flanges, the industry should also focus on producing special-shaped flanges, flange forgings, and flange branch pipes.

The market development and government policies provide enormous support for the growth and development of the flange industry. Therefore, the entire industry should focus on consolidating its strengths and weaknesses to find a clear direction in achieving sustainable progress. The flange industry should continue to move forward by constantly improving its technological competence and exploring new opportunities.