"People make anything they need." How do car companies make masks?

Even the mask itself did not think that it would become a new year's goods one day, and the price doubled, becoming a scarce resource.

Although you are willing to pay a higher price, you still can't buy a mask.

Therefore, the state has made a move.

Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission and other three ministries and commissions recently issued a document encouraging enterprises to take various measures to expand the production and supply of key medical protective materials. So, you see many familiar signs on the mask, such as:

At present, BYD, Wuling and GAC have all announced that they will produce masks that meet the current situation in China. Wuling and BYD have started mass production, which means that BYD and Wuling masks will appear on the market immediately.

Regardless of the price for the time being, this kind of action that can solve the country's urgent needs is very valuable. However, I believe that consumers and I have the same question:

Why can car companies produce masks? Are they qualified for production? Can I buy a "car brand" mask? Today we will discuss this problem.

Why can they make masks?

Simply put, it is because of policy support. Regarding the production of masks, BYD said that due to the shortage of materials, the government has also opened up a "green channel".

It is understood that the SAIC-GM-Wuling mask project has received strong support from the governments of Guangxi, Liuzhou and Laibin, and can quickly promote financial support, project approval and qualification certification.

In terms of financial support, China Development Bank provides 50 million loans; In terms of project approval, the government has obtained relevant permits, opened a "green channel" within the controllable scope, and handled complete qualification verification, approval and certification (including but not limited to production license, business license, hygiene license, product certificate, medical device business license, etc.). ) and shorten the normal process from 43 days to less than 20 days (now qualified).

In addition, according to the information of Tianyancha, BYD Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd. changed its business scope on February 7, and the research, development, production and sales of medical devices and industrial protective equipment were included in the new business scope of the enterprise. It shows that BYD will have the R&D, production and sales power of medical devices and industrial protective supplies in the main organization for a long time.

With the approval and recognition of the government, it means that the masks produced by car companies will be strictly implemented in accordance with relevant national standards, and everyone can buy and use them with confidence.

Why can they produce masks in a short time?

Many parts of vehicles are made of medical materials. For example, the key raw material for the production of masks is polypropylene, and its melt mass flow rate is 33-4 1g/min, which is generally used in automobile interiors, especially in the production of sound-insulating cotton.

In addition, the dust-free standard of painting workshops of car companies is very high. In the production process of medical masks, some working equipment and processes are very similar to those in the painting workshop. The dust-free environment in the painting workshop and the employees' familiarity with the operation process of the dust-free workshop provide convenience for the cross-border production of masks.

Specifically, some products of SAIC-GM-Wuling Company use high-standard polypropylene for sound-absorbing cotton, and the suppliers of sound-absorbing cotton have sufficient raw material supply chains; BYD Factory, which is responsible for the production of masks, is the ninth division of BYD and has its own medical device system certification.

Therefore, it is advantageous for car companies to manufacture masks from the manufacturing process to the introduction of production equipment and raw materials, as well as downstream packaging. Compared with other cross-border enterprises, the process of manufacturing masks by car companies has been shortened by at least two to three months, which is why car companies can achieve mass production in a short time.

What are the advantages of making masks by car companies?

In fact, many car companies have cooperated in the research and development of medical devices, which is also one of the ways for car companies to improve the technological content of automobiles.

For example, Honda has launched Honda? Walking? Assist (Walking Assistant System) is an innovative walking health device introduced by Honda, especially for the elderly and stroke patients.

Audi began to implement the test plan as early as 20 14, and launched the VGo robot, which was applied to the basic communication and medical fields of enterprises. In the process of fighting Ebola virus, we can communicate with patients more safely, implement diagnosis and treatment, and ensure the safety of medical staff.

Toyota's working method has been incorporated into the model of hospital management system, and the American medical community believes that Toyota's working method is hospital? Management template of "lean transformation"

General motors and medical company Bioservo? Technologies reached a cooperation on 20 16, and the two parties intend to jointly develop a lightweight mechanical glove that can assist front-line workers to complete automobile assembly. It can also be used in the medical field to help people with insufficient grip gain "extra muscle strength".

The above is the precedent of cooperation between automobile companies and the medical field. Back to this epidemic, the situation forced auto companies to passively make masks, which are traditional medical devices. In terms of manufacturing difficulty, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said that the production time of a mask only takes 0.5 seconds. For automobile enterprises that can assemble more than 10,000 parts, coupled with the mature supplier system, easily available raw materials and capital advantages, it is almost difficult for automobile enterprises to produce masks.

What should I do with the masks left after the epidemic?

This may also be a concern of many people. After the epidemic has passed, it will inevitably lead to overproduction of masks. For car companies that don't mainly produce masks, how to deal with the remaining masks?

In fact, the government has given a solution.

The National Development and Reform Commission and other three ministries recently announced that the government will purchase and store N95 medical protective masks, surgical masks, disposable masks and protective clothing, goggles/protective plates/negative pressure protective caps, medical isolation gown and other important raw materials for the production of protective clothing and masks.

Tell the truth, this epidemic, no matter from the speed or intensity of response, we should all praise the CPC Central Committee!

Write at the end:

Under the epidemic, there are actually many things that move us. For example, this time, car companies have come forward and let us see the responsibility and responsibility of China's automobile industry. Perhaps it is Wuling's sentence: "We will build what the people need." Is the best proof.

Such car companies will certainly have unlimited vitality.

This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.