The hardware industry refers to the sector engaged in metal processing, manufacturing and smelting, covering the production and application of metal materials such as gold, silver, copper, iron and tin, as well as their products.
Industry definition
Traditionally, the hardware industry referred to five metal materials - gold, silver, copper, iron and tin - and their processed products. Nowadays, it generally refers to all metal products. Its products can be classified into large hardware (such as steel plates, steel bars and other materials) and small hardware (tools, locks, household hardware and other daily necessities).
Product classification
It is mainly divided into seven categories:
Youdaoplaceholder0 Tool hardware : cutting tools, measuring instruments, etc. used for mechanical processing.
Youdaoplaceholder0 building hardware : door and window accessories, construction equipment, etc.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Household hardware : locks, nails and other household items.
Youdaoplaceholder0 security hardware : security equipment and related accessories.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Mechanical and electrical equipment : power tools, mechanical processing equipment, etc.
Youdaoplaceholder0 Electrical engineering : wires and cables, switches and other power-related products.
Youdaoplaceholder0 industrial basic parts : non-standard made parts and other industrial supporting products.