PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636384
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636384
The global silicone in heavy machinery market size reached USD 1.5 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 2.4 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% during 2025-2033. The increasing demand for liquid silicone rubber, widespread product adoption in the automotive industry, and various product innovations represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Silicone in heavy machinery refers to high-performance synthetic material used in heavy electrical machinery in the form of reactive silanes, silicone fluids, and polymers. It is widely used in the form of resin, elastomers (adhesives, sealants), gels, and fluids. Elastomers and liquid silicone rubber are some of the common types of silicone in heavy machinery. An elastomer refers to long-chain polymers of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and silicon that offers viscosity and elasticity properties, and the molecules are held together by weak intermolecular forces. It is commonly used in transformers and switchgear. Silicone in heavy machinery exhibits low thermal conductivity, chemical reactivity, and electrically insulative and conductive properties.
The widespread product adoption in the automotive industry for reducing automobile weight and improving fuel efficiency is one of the key factors driving the market growth. In addition to this, the increasing demand for silicone elastomer in cables and insulators used in heavy machinery, such as switch gears and transformers, is favoring the market growth. Silicone in heavy machinery provides protection against airborne particles, including salt spray and ocean fog owing to its high-water resistance property, which is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, the introduction of silicone sealant manufactured using renewable raw materials is proving an impetus to the market growth. This is primarily because the manufacturing process uses unique bio-based methanol obtained from certified sustainable sources. In line with this, manufacturers are focusing on developing new products in various industries that aid in thermal stability, durability, flexibility, and electrical conductivity and offer properties, such as flame retardant, steam resistant, UV and radiation resistance, and metal adhesion, which in turn is positively influencing the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing product utilization in the aerospace industry to absorb vibrations and provide lubrication of moving parts is propelling the market growth. Additionally, the widespread product utilization in wind turbine blades and tower sections, due to its long-lasting, adhesive, and sealing qualities for lubrication, thermal interference, and sealing, is creating a positive outlook for the market. Other factors, including the rising expenditure capacities of consumers, the increasing demand for liquid silicone rubber, widespread utilization of elastomer, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities, are anticipated to drive the market growth further.
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