New energy vehicle industry hazardous chemicals safety management solutions

According to the statistics and analysis of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the automobile industry will show a slight growth in 2022, among which the performance of new energy vehicles is still outstanding, and it will continue to maintain a rapid growth momentum year-on-year. In 2022, in the face of multiple challenges such as the complex and severe economic environment and the spread of the epidemic, China's economy will continue to recover and develop in general. Among them, the expected index of production and operation activities of the automobile industry is at a high level of over 60.0%. Judging from the changing trend of production and sales in 2022, China's automobile production and sales are gradually improving. In particular, new energy vehicles have developed very rapidly in recent years.

Then the safety management of flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic and other chemicals involved in the automotive industry is an important part.

01 The development trend of global new energy vehicles

Rapid growth of new energy vehicles

The development of new energy vehicles in the world started with hybrid power, and then gradually entered the era of battery-based vehicles. Pure electric and plug-in hybrids have become the main policy support for new energy. Since 2013, with the promotion of support policies from various countries, new energy vehicles have developed rapidly. In 2021, the global sales of new energy passenger vehicles including pure electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell vehicles will be 6.23 million, a year-on-year increase of 118.6%.

The penetration rate of new energy vehicles

In recent years, under the influence of carbon emission pressure, the policy support for new energy vehicles in various countries has continued to strengthen. The share of new energy vehicles in the overall automobile market has increased year by year. In 2021, the share of new energy passenger vehicles in the overall passenger vehicle market will increase to 8.5%, an increase of 4.8 percentage points from 2020.

02 The development prospect of new energy vehicles in China

China is gradually becoming the biggest market for new energy vehicles.

In 2021, the sales volume of new energy passenger vehicles in China has reached 3.31 million, accounting for 53% of the global market share, surpassing Europe and becoming the world's largest new energy vehicle market.

New energy passenger vehicle sales in China

As of 2021, China's new energy vehicle production and sales have ranked first in the world for seven consecutive years, becoming the world's largest new energy vehicle country. The penetration rate of China's new energy vehicle market is entering a fast growth lane. From 2021, new energy vehicles will fully enter the market-driven stage, with an annual market penetration rate of 13.4%.

China New Energy Vehicle Development Plan

On November 2, 2020, the General Office of the State Council issued the "New Energy Vehicle Industry Development Plan (2021-2035)". In 2035, it will be 50%.” According to actual estimates, the sales volume of new energy vehicles in China is expected to exceed 5 million in 2022. In 2035, the sales volume of new energy vehicles is expected to exceed 60%.

03 Production process of new energy vehicles

The manufacturing of the whole vehicle body of new energy vehicles is not much different from that of traditional vehicles, and usually requires stamping, welding, painting, final assembly and other processes, as well as corresponding equipment and conveying devices.

On the one hand, the manufacture of new energy vehicles has an inheritance relationship with the manufacture of traditional vehicles in terms of manufacturing process and equipment. There are great differences in the production process equipment of automobiles.

The main change in the general assembly process is the need to arrange the assembly of new components such as batteries, electric motors, electronic control devices and high-voltage wiring harnesses, as well as the assembly process of other electric-driven auto parts such as electric air conditioners and electric power steering systems and corresponding tooling.

04 Production process and management of hazardous chemicals

Hazardous chemicals management in stamping workshop

The hazardous chemicals involved in the stamping workshop mainly include lubricating oil, cutting oil, hydraulic oil, and kerosene (cleaning machine parts). How to properly store and manage these hazardous chemicals The charging cabinet is convenient, fast, safe and efficient. view more

Hazardous Chemicals Management in Welding Workshop

Hazardous chemicals involved in automobile welding workshops include reducer lubricating oil, gear lubricating oil, alcohol, hydraulic oil (flammable), car cleaning agent, gas, etc. required for robot maintenance. These are usually used in gas cylinder storage cabinets, flammable liquid fire safety cabinets, etc.

Wipe welding robot optical path components and daily equipment maintenance, anti-leakage trays for oil storage, wiping laser scanners, chemical leakage emergency treatment carts, and special fire-resistant trash cans for equipment maintenance. view more

Hazardous Chemicals Management in Painting Workshop

Hazardous chemicals involved in automobile welding workshops include: paints, thinners, curing agents, organic solvents, degreasing fluids, phosphating fluids, electrophoretic primers, primers, sealants, intermediate paints, topcoats, etc. These usually require the use of anti-spill trays, spill emergency kits, industrial wipes, etc. view more

Hazardous chemicals management in the assembly workshop

The hazardous chemicals involved in the assembly workshop include: power tool lithium battery, brake fluid, anti-rust fluid, glass glue, alcohol, etc. To store brake fluid, anti-rust fluid, alcohol, etc., professional safety storage cabinets are required. For testing radar cameras, tools, and glass glue gun heads, special wipes can be used for cleaning and wiping. Droplet leak protection is available with a leak box. view more

Automobile maintenance hazardous chemicals management

Car maintenance generally uses functional fluids: such as brake fluid, transmission lubricant, power steering fluid, antifreeze, refrigerant, sealant, etc. Surface use: chrome plating surface cleaner, tire cleaner, surface protection wax, Polishing agent, polishing wax, glass water. Body repairs used: paint, rubber water, putty curing agent, these can be classified and stored in professional fire safety cabinets. For sheet metal: Oxygen, acetylene and carbon dioxide can be stored in professional gas cylinder cabinets. view more

Management of hazardous chemicals in automobile dismantling workshop

Car dismantling generally uses brake fluid, transmission lubricant, power steering fluid, glass water, oxygen, acetylene, carbon dioxide, waste batteries, organic solutions (cleaning parts), and oil drums can be used for such a large amount of oil storage. Safety storage cabinets, combustible or flammable safety storage cabinets for classified storage. view more

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