Hwapeng supports the Sunstone Development and jointly draws a new blueprint for the production of prebaked anodes

In today’s rapid development of the manufacturing industry, the progressiveness and intelligent level of equipment have become key indicators to measure the competitiveness of enterprises. Especially in prebaked anode production and manufacturing, the forming process is the core link in the entire production process, and the performance of its equipment directly affects product quality, production efficiency, and even the enterprise’s long-term development. Faced with this challenge, Shandong Hwapeng Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Hwapeng”) has joined hands with Sunstone Development Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Sunstone Development”) to embark on a journey of upgrading and renovating key equipment, leading the industry to upgrade with technology and injecting new vitality into the production of prebaked anodes.

Equipment aging has become a choke point and extremely urgent needs to be upgraded and renovation

In recent years, with the continuous improvement of market requirements for the quality of prebaked anodes and the constant innovation of production technology, key equipment such as the Luozhen molding machine and Hebi kneader of Sunstone Development have gradually revealed a series of problems such as equipment aging, insufficient automation, high energy consumption, difficulty in meeting production accuracy standards, and limited production capacity. These issues not only constrain the further improvement of product quality but also seriously affect production efficiency and the economic benefits of the enterprise, becoming a key factor restricting the development of Sunstone Development towards higher levels.

Empowered by technology, Hwapeng helps solve problems

In this context, Sunstone Development will implement a comprehensive upgrade and renovation project for key equipment in 2023, aiming to fundamentally solve the existing equipment problems by introducing advanced technology. In this equipment upgrade battle, Hwapeng has become an ideal partner for Sunstone Development with its profound technical accumulation and rich industry experience.

As a well-known manufacturer of key equipment for carbon materials in the industry, Hwapeng deeply understands the importance of equipment upgrading and renovation for the development of enterprises. We have provided a customized solution for this upgrade and renovation. We have developed one dual-station vibrocompactor and six intelligent kneaders, which not only represent the top level of the industry but also achieve breakthroughs and innovations in multiple aspects.

The introduction of a dual-station vibrocompactor has significantly improved the production efficiency of the forming workshop. By optimizing the production process, the equipment not only significantly improved production efficiency but also achieved optimized personnel configuration, successfully reducing 3 operators and lowering labor costs by 0.24 million yuan, truly achieving the goal of “reducing labor and increasing efficiency”.

At the same time, the application of digital kneaders has brought unprecedented energy-saving and cost-reducing effects to Sunstone Development. These devices have achieved precise control and real-time monitoring of the kneading process by introducing advanced intelligent control systems. They not only save more than 900,000 kWh annually and reduce electricity costs by about 0.7 million yuan but also significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Among them, they have reduced energy consumption by 111.54 tce and carbon emissions by 802.59 tons, injecting strong impetus into the green development path of Sunstone Development.

It is worth mentioning that this upgrade and renovation also achieved the digitization, optimization, and efficiency improvement of the production process of the vibrocompactor, as well as the informatization and intelligence improvement of the vibrocompactor and kneaders. By optimizing the production process, the vibrocompactor has achieved automatic marking, making product quality traceable and further enhancing customer trust and satisfaction. The kneader achieves precise control and real-time monitoring of the kneading process by introducing advanced sensor technology and control systems, ensuring the stability and consistency of kneading quality.

Significant results have been achieved, helping enterprises reach new heights

The successful implementation of this upgrade and renovation project not only brought significant energy-saving and cost-reduction effects but also achieved a significant increase in production capacity. The production of anodes increased by 16.59% year-on-year, and the output value increased by more than 75 million yuan, which undoubtedly provides strong support for the market expansion of Sunstone Development. At the same time, the multi-model adaptability of the product has also been significantly improved, and the throughput of high-end block types has increased significantly, providing a solid foundation for Sunstone Development to undertake more large orders like Alcoa Inc. This achievement not only demonstrates the outstanding strength and professional level of Hwapeng in the field of key equipment for carbon materials but also has won widespread recognition and praise from the market for Sunstone Development.

This cooperation is not only a technological innovation but also a win-win model. Hwapeng and Sunstone Development have joined hands to promote progress and development in the field of prebaked anode production. In the future, both sides will continue to deepen cooperation, jointly explore more innovative technologies and solutions, and contribute more wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the industry.

Hand in hand, create a better future together

Hwapeng is well aware that every technological innovation and equipment upgrade is an important step for enterprises to reach new heights. In the future, Hwapeng will continue to adhere to the value concept of “Center on creating value for customers” and be committed to providing customers with more advanced, efficient, and intelligent equipment and services. To provide the most advanced technology and excellent equipment to more high-quality customers like Sunstone Development, jointly promote the progress of the industry, and contribute more wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the industry.

The successful implementation of the key equipment upgrade and renovation project of Sunstone Development is not only a powerful proof of Hwapeng’s technical strength but also another important milestone achieved by both parties in working together. I believe that in the future, both sides will continue to deepen cooperation and jointly open a new chapter in the production of prebaked anodes.