Classification by application scope
- General-purpose mechanical equipment (also known as standardized equipment): refers to mechanical equipment commonly used in industrial production, such as metal cutting equipment, forging equipment, casting equipment, pumps, compressors, fans, electric motors, lifting and transport machinery, etc. This type of equipment can be mass-produced by manufacturers according to standardized series standards.
- Special-purpose mechanical equipment: refers to specialized mechanical equipment used specifically for petrochemical production or a certain production method, such as drying, filtering, and filter press machinery, sewage treatment, rubber, fertilizer, and pharmaceutical processing machinery, oil refining machinery, film production machinery, etc.
Classification by role in production
- Liquid medium conveying and feeding machinery, such as various pumps.
- Gas conveying and compression machinery, such as vacuum pumps, fans, and compressors.
- Solid conveying machinery, such as elevators.