However, the current epidemic situation is still grim, and how to prevent it has become a key issue, among which masks have become the top priority. According to the data of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the maximum production capacity of masks in China is more than 20 million a day. In view of the fact that the work has not been fully restored and the huge population base of China, this output is really a drop in the bucket.
After implementing various forms of assistance, such as donations, donations, and modified ambulances, car companies began to transform their production of masks. To this end, everyone applauded. After all, building more masks can relieve more stress. Let's take a look at the three major car companies that make masks.
1, the first response-SAIC-GM-Wuling
As the first automobile manufacturer to produce masks, as early as February 6, SAIC-GM-Wuling took the lead in saying that it would cooperate with its suppliers to modify masks by rebuilding the production line. Then on February 9th, its first batch of 200,000 masks was successfully rolled off the assembly line.
By the end of February, SAIC-GM-Wuling will also build a 2000-square-meter dust-free workshop, four N95 mask production lines and a 10 general medical protective mask production line, with an estimated daily production capacity of more than10.7 million pieces.
2, followed by BYD.
After SAIC-GM-Wuling, BYD also joined the camp of "making masks". However, unlike the emergency reconstruction production line of SAIC-GM-Wuling, it is more comfortable for BYD to make masks directly, which is newly included in the business scope of its subsidiary (Shanwei BYD Industrial Co., Ltd.).
In addition to masks, BYD has also increased R&D, production and sales in disinfection products. BYD said that its masks and disinfectant will be mass-produced and delivered around February 17. At the end of February, the production capacity of masks reached 5 million tablets/day, and the production capacity of disinfectant reached 50,000 bottles/day.
3. Ready to go-Guangzhou Automobile Group
In addition to SAIC-GM-Wuling and BYD, the state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group is also sharpening its sword. In order to solve the problem of mask production, leaders of Guangzhou Automobile Group conducted a survey of mask production equipment manufacturers in Dongguan to study the technical feasibility of building a new mask production line.
According to the latest news, the production of masks will be handled by the Parts Division of Guangzhou Automobile Group. The first production equipment of Guangzhou Automobile Mask has been installed and debugged in Guangzhou Auto Parts Technology Center, with the number 1 1. It is estimated that the self-made equipment 12 will be completed on February 22nd, and 30 will be completed by the end of this month. Judging from the actual operation of GAC, it is estimated that the output will not be less.
It is really hard for the above three car companies to make masks across borders in the extraordinary period of epidemic prevention and control, and it is also worthy of praise. However, Jiang Ge also said before that although car companies have made a lot of masks, some people still have some questions about this matter. Here, Brother Jiang feels it necessary to answer your questions here.
1, how did you make a car to change the mask?
Many people are curious about how the two industries, which seem to be far apart, have achieved interoperability so easily. This involves the hardware conditions needed to make masks, that is, factories, equipment, materials and personnel. Let's take a look at how car companies do it.
Workshop-The workshop for making medical masks needs to achieve a certain degree of dust-free and aseptic, constant temperature and humidity. These requirements are just similar to the "painting workshop" in the four major processes of automobile manufacturing (stamping, welding, painting and assembly). For automobile enterprises, the workshop for manufacturing medical masks only needs a little modification.
Equipment-masks need special machinery and equipment, that is, production lines. Car companies only need to purchase through corresponding suppliers, such as GAC's own manufacturing and assembly, not to mention. In terms of cost, a set of equipment for producing ordinary medical masks is about1.5-200,000, and the equipment for producing N95 masks is about 300,000-350,000, which is not very stressful for car companies.
Materials-The raw material for mask production is mainly polypropylene, and in the supply chain of automobile enterprises, the raw material of many soundproof cotton is also polypropylene, which reflects the resource advantage of its own supply chain. In addition, China petrochemical enterprises have the advantage of refining polypropylene. Previously, Sinopec shouted that raw materials could be shipped to the door.
Personnel-there is a workshop that meets the standards, production equipment is in place, and the supply of raw materials is guaranteed. Finally, the personnel will be easy to say. For automobile manufacturers, they have huge personnel reserves and technical and management experience. After training and organizational learning, they can take up their posts in a short time.
2. Do car companies have medical production qualifications, and do masks meet safety standards?
Medical masks belong to the second class of medical devices in China. The production of such products requires the Medical Device Product Registration Certificate and the Medical Device Production License, which are difficult for amateur car companies to obtain. However, at present, through the "green channel" opened by the government, the speed of obtaining qualified car companies will be accelerated.
Some people may say that the approval process has been shortened and it is an emergency production line. Can the masks made by car companies still meet the national safety standards? Everyone's worries are unreasonable. After all, unqualified masks can not only block the virus, but also cause harm to the body because of allergies and other problems.
In response to this problem, Jiang Ge believes that the automobile industry has always been an industry with strict production standards, and its strict norms and processes are beyond the reach of many small and medium-sized enterprises. Compared with masks produced by small workshops and small enterprises, Jiangge prefers to believe that the quality of masks produced by car companies is related to the reputation of car companies. If the quality and safety are not good, we might as well study the risks.
3. Why not let the specialized industry do it and let the car companies do it?
Some people think that there is specialization in the industry. Why does the medical device industry not do it, but let the automobile industry produce masks? As I said before, masks are in short supply. If we rely solely on specialized enterprises to complete it, we can't support such a big demand at all. Mobilizing the strength of car companies is actually to share the pressure of mask manufacturing and achieve a unified effect.
Moreover, it is not only the automobile industry that responds to the government's call to join the mask manufacturing industry, but also companies such as PetroChina, Sinopec, Foxconn, Daddy Baby (diaper enterprise), Three Guns Underwear and Mercury Home Textiles. Also began to use masks. Considering the current gap, it is expected that more "amateurs" will join.
4. Which channel should I buy the masks made by car companies?
"Masks are hard to buy" has become a recognized problem. According to the data of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the production speed of masks in China is only 0.5 seconds/piece. However, in order to ensure safety, it is necessary to carry out analysis and disinfection, and the process is 7- 15 days, which is also the key reason for the shortage of car masks. However, with the recovery of production and the increase of mask manufacturing enterprises, this situation will be greatly alleviated.
As for the masks made by car companies, everyone is most concerned about how to buy them. In this regard, SAIC-GM-Wuling said that it would "not sell for the time being" and handed it over to the government for unified deployment, giving priority to supporting the medical front line. Officials also responded to rumors that masks produced by BYD were snapped up. The current production capacity is limited. The masks produced are mainly used in epidemic areas, hospitals and departments related to virus research, and will be donated to bus, taxi, online car drivers and volunteers. If there are masks left after the improvement of labor ability, they will consider selling them to the society at a low price.
Brother Jiang also reminds everyone here: at present, the supply of masks is tight, and many vendors fish in troubled waters, arbitrage from them, and even produce fake and shoddy products in the name of large enterprises. Please don't be deceived.
In fact, in addition to supplying the front line, the masks made by car companies should also take into account their own large-scale use needs. According to the statistics of auto business review, there are 25,000 employees of SAIC-GM-Wuling * *, 220,000 employees of BYD Group, and 0/0/0000 employees of GAC/KLOC. Behind these bases, there will be a lot of "mask fees".
Write it at the end
I believe that everyone will have the above questions about the cross-border masks made by car companies, such as the qualifications of car companies and the safety of masks. This actually shows that the epidemic has touched the hearts of everyone in China. Brother Jiang also hopes that through the above answers, everyone will have a deeper understanding of the masks made by car companies.
In addition to questioning, it should also be noted that at present, car companies respond to the responsibility and responsibility of the country. They can not only build cars, but also go to the front to fight for bayonets when necessary. What's the point of wearing a mask?
In addition, as the only country in the world where all industrial categories are included in the United Nations industrial classification, China's strong mobilization and cohesion in epidemic prevention and control are actually worthy of our pride. Brother Jiang also believes that with the efforts of all parties in the country, we will tide over the difficulties soon.
This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.