【Policy Orientation】The new 2026 mine safety regulations are implemented, triggering an 8‑million‑set replacement surge for conveyor components

The newly implemented regulations issued by the National Mine Safety Administration, effective from January 1, 2026, stipulate that core components such as conveyor idlers and reducers in mines must have a service life of no less than 30,000 hours, with operational resistance coefficients controlled below 4.5N/kN, and must possess digital traceability capabilities. According to data from the China Coal Industry Association, 43% of currently in‑service components nationwide fail to meet the new standards, which is expected to generate 8 million replacement units in 2026, driving the market size to exceed 9.2 billion yuan. High‑strength steel and UHMWPE composite materials are replacing traditional carbon steel as the mainstream, while products with explosion‑proof certifications and smart monitoring functions will dominate the market.