What are the hardware and building materials?

Lead: A lot of hardware and building materials are needed in home decoration, so you need to go to the hardware store to buy and install them. However, many friends don't understand hardware. So, what do hardware and building materials include? What hardware does hardware and building materials refer to? The following is a detailed introduction of Bian Xiao hardware and building materials.

What are the hardware and building materials?

Hardware and building materials refer to five metal materials: gold, silver, copper, iron and tin. Hardware and building materials are the mother of industry. As the basis of national defense, hardware and building materials products are usually divided into two categories: big hardware and small hardware. Big hardware and building materials refer to steel plates, steel bars, flat iron, universal angle steel, channel steel, I-beams and all kinds of steel.

Hardware and building materials are divided into building hardware, iron sheets, locking nails, iron wires, steel mesh, wire scissors, household hardware, various tools and building materials, etc. According to the nature and use of hardware and building materials, they should be divided into eight categories: iron and steel materials, non-ferrous metal materials, mechanical parts, transmission equipment, auxiliary tools, working tools, building hardware and household hardware.

Traditional hardware products, also called "hardware". Refers to gold, silver, copper, iron and tin. After manual processing, it can be made into works of art or metal utensils such as knives and swords. Hardware in modern society is more extensive, such as hardware tools, hardware accessories, daily hardware, building hardware, security supplies and so on. Most hardware products are not final consumer goods.

Modern hardware refers to all kinds of metal devices made of iron, steel, aluminum and other metals through forging, calendering, cutting and other physical processing. According to the product use, it can be divided into tool hardware, building hardware, daily hardware, lock abrasives, kitchen and bathroom hardware, home hardware and hardware accessories.

Modern Chinese Dictionary explains that hardware refers to gold, silver, copper, iron and tin, and generally refers to metals. Today's hardware is often called metal or copper and iron products. The further application of metals has played an important role in the development of human civilization and social history. Metal products appear in every corner of economic life and military activities. For example, Yongkang, Zhejiang, has a reputation as "the hometown of all kinds of workers" since ancient times, and the hardware handicraft industry has a long history. Since the Southern Song Dynasty, Yongkang coppersmith and blacksmith have traveled all over the north and south to make a living. There has long been a saying in history that "hardware craftsmen travel all over the world, and officials and counties cannot do without Kang".

What should I pay attention to when using hardware tools?

1, keep the hardware fittings clean, and accidentally cause water stains on the surface during use. After use, dry it and always keep the surface clean and dry.

2. Do not put high-temperature teacups or other high-temperature items directly on furniture hardware accessories (glass, stainless steel, hardware handles, etc.). ), and use a tripod, heat insulation pad, etc. To avoid discoloration or blistering of the surface.

3, don't use sharp, hard objects to scratch the surface, the application of wet cloth scrubbing or wet cloth dipped in neutral detergent or detergent treatment, should be wiped after the agent is dry.

4. Do not hit the surface of hardware fittings with hard objects or scrape the surface with sharp tools to avoid contact with characteristics such as hydrochloric acid, salt and brine.

5. If there are serious stains or scratches on the surface, you can gently polish the surface with fine sandpaper (400-500) and then scrub it with scouring pad.

6. Metal guide rails, hinges, hinges, etc. They should be lubricated regularly to keep them bright and lubricated.