GB26488-2025
Safety specification for magnesium alloy die casting
镁合金压铸安全生产规范
GB 26488-2025 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Safety specification for magnesium alloy die casting. It appears in the Machinery compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Feb 1, 2026.
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Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard specifies the safety management requirements for magnesium alloy high-pressure die casting and semi-solid die casting production processes. It is applicable to facilities involved in the die casting of magnesium alloys, covering plant layout, equipment safety, and operational procedures. Non-compliance will result in regulatory failure for manufacturers operating in the Chinese market. It replaces the previous edition GB 26488-2011.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines general safety requirements, including the simultaneous design of safety facilities with main engineering projects. It details plant layout and building structure standards, emphasizing fire prevention and structural protection in molten metal and dust explosion hazard areas. Facilities must ensure strict separation of molten metal operation areas from personnel gathering places. Regarding equipment and facility safety, the standard specifies requirements for magnesium alloy melting furnaces, die casting machines, and hydraulic systems. It mandates the installation of leakage monitoring, overheat protection, and emergency cutoff devices for furnaces. Additionally, it sets specific safety devices for cleaning, grinding, and machining equipment to mitigate dust explosion risks. Operational safety requirements cover furnace operations, die casting, cleaning, and machining processes. It details strict protocols for deslagging, empty shot testing, and confined space operations. The standard also introduces energy medium safety requirements, including gas pipeline monitoring and emergency cutoff mechanisms. Operators must adhere to strict personal protective equipment (PPE) and work approval systems. Compared to the replaced version, this edition introduces safety requirements for semi-solid die casting processes, major hazard source management, and the application of new technologies. It also adds verification methods to ensure compliance through documentation and on-site inspection.
Testing methods
The standard outlines verification methods through a combination of documentation review and on-site inspection. Compliance is verified by examining project construction materials, training records, emergency plans, and equipment maintenance logs. On-site inspections are used to verify equipment safety markings, facility layout, and operational compliance. Enterprises must maintain comprehensive records of all safety management and equipment inspections for auditing purposes.
FAQs
What products and processes are regulated under GB 26488-2025?
It applies to the safety management of magnesium alloy high-pressure die casting and semi-solid die casting production processes, including associated equipment, facilities, and operational procedures.
What are the main updates in GB 26488-2025 compared to the 2011 version?
Key updates include the addition of requirements for semi-solid die casting, major hazard source identification, safety demonstration for new technologies, energy medium safety, and detailed verification methods for compliance.
How does GB 26488-2025 address dust explosion risks?
The standard mandates independent wet dust collection systems for grinding areas, requires hydrogen and dust concentration monitoring devices, and specifies the use of explosion-proof electrical equipment. Facilities must ensure that different fire zones do not share dust collection systems.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 26488-2025. To ensure complete compliance for your facilities or products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 26488-2025 today to access all detailed safety parameters, equipment requirements, and verification procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- H61
- ICS
- 77.120.20
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Work Safety of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 26488-2011