In the field of energy equipment, especially for components exposed to high temperatures, corrosion, or thermal cycling conditions, material reliability is directly linked to system safety and operational efficiency. For instance, heat shields in automotive exhaust systems need to withstand temperatures above 400°C for extended periods while maintaining good thermal reflectivity and structural stability. Traditional materials often deform or suffer from oxidation failure due to repeated thermal expansion and contraction, urgently necessitating higher-performance alternatives.

      To address this demand, cold-rolled precision stainless steel and specialty alloy strips are increasingly being utilized in high-temperature protective structures thanks to their controllable thermal expansion coefficients, excellent antioxidant capabilities, and formability. Ningbo Zhongding New Material Technology Co., Ltd. has developed specialized heat shield strips for automotive exhaust systems, with thicknesses ranging from 0.05mm to 2.0mm and widths not exceeding 600mm. These strips offer surface finishes including 2B, 1D, and DF matte, balancing aesthetics and functionality. By adjusting the degree of cold work hardening, the products can meet complex stamping forming requirements while maintaining adequate stiffness.

      Beyond the automotive industry, these strips also show potential applications in emerging energy sectors such as hydrogen energy, photovoltaics, and energy storage. For example, in high-temperature superconducting technology, precision alloy strips serving as substrates must have extremely low surface roughness, high flatness, and specific crystal orientations, presenting significant challenges in production processes. Zhongding New Material has already laid out related R&D efforts, completed preliminary small-scale trials, and collaborated with research institutions to conduct interface bonding performance tests between substrates and coatings.

      Currently, domestic high-end precision strips still partially rely on imports. However, with continuous improvements in equipment investment, process accumulation, and testing capabilities among local enterprises, the localization substitution process is accelerating. Zhongding New Material enhances control over the entire material performance cycle by building a collaborative chain from smelting cooperation to finished product delivery, providing downstream customers with more cost-effective solutions.

      Ningbo Zhongding New Material Technology Co., Ltd., established in 2020 and located in Fenghua District, Ningbo, covers an area of 5,000 square meters. The company specializes in the development and application of high-quality cold-rolled precision stainless steel strips and other alloy strips, widely used in automotive manufacturing, energy, electronics, and other fields. Core R&D directions include EGR, HEV hybrid transmission torque buffer plates, automotive exhaust heat shields, and high-temperature superconducting substrates. Zhongding New Material is committed to advancing new material technology progress and industrialization through scientific innovation and industry-academia-research collaboration.