PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344521
PUBLISHER: Allied Market Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1344521
The High Flexible Coupling Market is likely to experience a significant growth rate of 3.4% from 2022-2032 owing to increasing market demand from oil & gas sector - Allied Market Research
The High Flexible Couplings join two shafts end to end in a straight line so that they may rotate at the same speed. Axial movement and shaft misalignment are also possible with these flexible shafts. Misalignment is utilized to soften vibrations and transfer torque from one shaft to another. It is frequently employed in fields such as the oil and gas industry, mining, industrial applications, and others where gearboxes with severe torque are necessary.
The automobile industry uses a variety of tools for testing and connecting a car to a trough. As a result, high flexible couplings are in high demand in this field. In addition, the increase in use of electric vehicles internationally has expanded the market for high flexible couplings. Furthermore, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that 6.7 million plug-in electric light vehicles (PEVs) were sold in 2021. Moreover, governments have launched several programmed to maintain expansion of the automobile industry. For instance, Egypt adopted a national plan for localizing the automobile sector in June 2022. The plan intends to increase footprints of Egypt in burgeoning vehicle markets of Africa and forge strong commercial and investment ties with key regional trading partners to achieve sustained development growth for all parties. Such government developments further accelerate the demand for high flexible couplings.
However, high flexible coupling is typically made of metal and specialized materials such as steel and aluminum, owing to their high strength. Any fluctuations in the prices of steel and aluminum thus make it difficult for the market players to stay profitable and decide on the budgets. For instance, the prices of hot rolled steel in the U.S. have increased by more than 215% to $1,825 since March 2020. Prior to that, its prices have been in the range of $500 to $800 from at least 2017. Moreover, the prices of silicon metals increased two-fold since COVID-19. Such fluctuations play an instrumental role in restraining the growth of the highly flexible coupling market.
In addition, the demand for high flexible coupling is expected to grow with the increase in adoption of industrial automation and robotics. These coupling facilities smooth power transmission and compensate for misalignments in robotics arms, automated assembly lines, and material handling systems. In addition, the emergence of industrial automation and smart robotic applications platforms is an important factor for the overall growth of automation components market in manufacturing, aerospace, and other industries. Moreover, key market players are focused on the development of new products to strengthen their product portfolio. For instance, in June 2022, KTR Systems GmbH launched its new intermediate shaft coupling from the Rotex family. Aluminum is used for the shaft, which enables shaft distances of up to 4,000 mm. Five sizes of the ROTEX ZRS are offered for torques up to 560 Nm. Such advancements in automation components are expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the expansion of the market during the forecast period.
The high flexible couplings market is segmented into type, material, end user, and region. On the basis of type, it is segregated into elastomeric coupling, grid coupling, disc coupling, and others (membrane couplings, and universal coupling). On the basis of the material, it is classified into rubber, steel, and others (ceramics, plastics, and composite materials). Based on end-user industry, the market is divided into automotive, oil & space, power generation, and others (plastic, and transportation). On the basis of region, it is analyzed across). North America (the U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and Rest of Europe). Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, and rest of Asia-Pacific), and LAMEA (Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa).
The major players profiled in the high flexible couplings market include VULKAN Group, Flender, The Timken Company, Renold PLC, KTR Systems GmbH, Stromag France, Comintec, Renk aktiengesellschaft, Ortlinghaus-Werke GmbH, Kawasaki Heavy Industries
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