UK Explosion Protection Equipment Market Outlook - 2026
The UK explosion protection equipment market size was valued at $78.4 million in 2018, and is projected treach $112.5 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2019 t2026. The explosion protection equipment is a heavy protective enclosure, which is manufactured from die cast steel or plastic. It basically prevents the ignition from flammable gas due tspark or flame from faulty equipment within the enclosure.
Flammable gases, vapors, and dust are released during manufacturing, processing, and storage of several materials. The presence of such substances results in a potentially explosive atmosphere that could later cause damage thuman life, equipment, and the overall environment. Therefore, explosion protection equipment is manufactured and utilized during production and processing operations, tprotect human life in the harshest of environments.
Industrial sectors such as pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries are involved in manufacturing and processing flammable powders, gases or vapors that can cause an explosion. There is an increase in the adoption of explosion-protected wiring, cable glands, junction boxes, and others owing trise in need tprevent or contain an explosion. Companies such as Eaton and Adalet offer multiple certified flameproof enclosures, lighting systems, and apparatus that ensure overall explosion prevention in respective environment. Such factors drive the UK explosion protection equipment market growth.
In addition, in 2016, the ATEX Regulations 2016 came inteffect, which state the use of explosion proof equipment tprotect the environment against accidental and industrial risks, such as adiabatic compression, open flames, electric sparks, and others. Thus, the stringent government norms drive the explosion protection equipment market for preserving the environment and human life.
However, the Brexit has introduced uncertainty in the future trade policy of the UK, which resulted in reduction of British international trade from 2016 onwards. The revenue of electric equipment and appliance manufacturers experienced a decline owing tthe pressure from the high level of uncertainty over future of the UK’s trading relationship with the European Union. Therefore, it is estimated that Brexit can restraint the growth of the UK explosion protection equipment market.
By Industry Vertical
Food processing is projected as one of the most lucrative segments.
Furthermore, many competitors are offering ATEX certified explosion proof equipment for explosive atmospheres. For instance, Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH offers wireless solutions that detect the occurrence of explosible dust clouds and toxic gases and prevent against harsh environments.
The aerospace industry in the UK is one of the largest in the world. In 2018, the UK defense orders increased by over 50%. Moreover, the UK alshas a maintenance and repair sector that offers services tthe large number of civil and military aircraft. Furthermore, it is one of the most successful defense exporters in the world, driven by export opportunities in Middle East, and Asia. Therefore, the rise in focus of manufacturers in aerospace & defense industries creates lucrative opportunities for the overall explosion protection equipment market.
By Applicable System
Cable glands is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period.
The UK explosion protection equipment market is segmented on the basis of industry vertical, applicable system, and protection method. Based on industrial vertical, the UK explosion protection equipment market is divided intpharmaceutical, manufacturing, marine, food processing, oil & gas, mining, and others. The others includes wood, aerospace, plastic, and paper industry.
The applicable system segment is classified intcable glands, junction boxes, lighting systems, lifting & material handling system, automation system, surveillance & monitoring systems, and signaling systems. The protection methods segment is further divided intexplosion prevention, explosion containment, and explosion segregation.
Competition Analysis
The key players operating in the UK explosion protection equipment market include ABB Group, Adalet, Bartec GmbH, Eaton Corporation Inc., Emerson Electric Co., Extronics Ltd., Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, R. Stahl Aktiengesellschaft, Rockwell Automation, Inc., and Siemens AG. Many players in the UK explosion protection equipment market adopted product launch as their key developmental strategy tsustain the intense competition and improve their product portfolio.
For instance, in August 2019, R. STAHL AG, launched explosion-protected Ex d EXpressure enclosure technology. It is a futureproof alternative tconventional enclosure encapsulation. It includes pressure-relief technology, which has wall thicknesses of just 2 mm that helps tsave space requirement and up t50% weight. Similarly, in September 2018, R. STAHL AG, launched 6036 series LED tubular light fittings. It has operating life of up t100,000 hours under extreme conditions and are designed for an exceptionally large temperature range from -55 °C t+70 °C. Certified in accordance with ATEX and IECEx worldwide for Zones 1, 2, 21 and 2.2 in the oil & gas, and chemical industries.
By Protection Method
Explosion prevention would exhibit the highest CAGR of 5.0% during 2019-2026.
Furthermore, in December 2018, Emerson launched LED version of the field-proven Appleton A-51 lighting fixture. Appleton A-51 LED luminaries are suitable for wet locations, and are compliant with NEC/CEC certifications for Class I, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division, Groups F, G; Class III, and Class I, Division 1, Groups C, D; Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, G; Class III hazardous applications
Key Benefits for UK Explosion Protection Equipment Market:
- The report provides an extensive analysis of the current and emerging UK explosion protection equipment market trends and dynamics.
- In-depth UK explosion protection equipment market analysis is conducted by constructing market estimations for the key market segments between 2018 and 2026.
- Extensive analysis of the UK explosion protection equipment market is conducted by following key product positioning and monitoring of the top competitors within the market framework.
- A comprehensive analysis of all regions is provided tdetermine the prevailing opportunities.
- The UK explosion protection equipment market forecast analysis from 2018 to 2026 is included in the report.
- Key market players in UK explosion protection equipment market are profiled in this report and their strategies are analyzed thoroughly, which help tunderstand the competitive outlook of the UK explosion protection equipment industry.
UK Explosion Protection Equipment Market Segments:
By Industry Vertical
- Pharmaceutical
- Manufacturing
- Marine
- Food Processing
- Oil & Gas
- Mining
- Others
By Applicable System
- Cable Gland
- Junction Boxe
- Lighting System
- Lifting & Material Handling System
- Automation System
- Surveillance & Monitoring System
- Signaling System
- Others
By Protection Methods
- Explosion Prevention
- Intrinsic Safety
- Explosion Containment
- Explosion Proof Enclosure
- Explosion Segregation
- Purging
- Pressurization
- Encapsulation
- Sealing
- Limited-breathing
- Oil Immersion
- Sand Filling
Key Players
- ABB Group
- Adalet
- Bartec GmbH
- Eaton Corporation Inc.
- Emerson Electric Co.
- Extronics Ltd.
- Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH
- R. Stahl Aktiengesellschaft
- Rockwell Automation, Inc.
- Siemens AG
UK Explosion Protection Equipment Market Report Highlights
| Aspects | Details |
 By INDUSTRY VERTICAL |
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 By APPLICABLE SYSTEM |
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 By PROTECTION METHOD |
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 Key Market Players | R. STAHL AG, EATON CORPORATION PLC., EXTRONICS LTD., EMERSON ELECTRIC CO., PEPPERL+FUCHS GmbH, ADALET, BARTEC GmbH, SIEMENS AG, ABB GROUP, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. |
Analyst Review
The UK explosion protection equipment market holds high potential in the oil and gas industry. The UK explosion protection equipment market has witnessed a significant growth, which is expected to continue further, due to introduction of innovative spark-resistant systems and solutions to minimize the occurrence of hazardous events. It is expected to generate $112.5 million by 2026 as compared to $78.4 million in 2018.
Equipment manufacturers such as R. Stahl, Bartec GmbH, and Extronics Ltd., among others, offer wireless network that are equipped with signaling devices and monitoring systems. The adoption of such devices minimizes the chances of accidents and other severe injuries to labor. Such equipment is expected to decrease the fatality rate, thereby improving the safety of workers.
Factors such as technological innovations, and favorable government policies are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the key players operating in the UK explosion protection equipment market.
The key companies have focused on product launch to strengthen their foothold in the market. For instance, May 2018, Siemens AG launched the Simotics XP explosion-proof series LV AC motors, flameproof series. This motor accurately aims at the application environment in the hazardous air area. It can be widely used in chemical industry. Inflammable explosive applications such as refineries, drilling platforms, gas stations, feed manufacturers and sewage treatment plants. Furthermore, this strategy aims to strengthen their marketing operations, and expand the explosion protection equipment businesses in the UK.
The UK explosion protection equipment market was valued at $78.4 million in 2018, and is projected to reach $112.5 million by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2019 to 2026.
The forecast period considered for the UK explosion protection equipment market is 2019 to 2026, wherein, 2018 is the base year, 2019 is the estimated year, and 2026 is the forecast year.
The base year considered in the UK explosion protection equipment market is 2018.
On the basis of application, the cable glands segment is expected to be the most influencing segment growing in the UK explosion protection equipment market report.
By protection method, in 2018, the explosion segregation segment generated the highest revenue.
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