Slip Ring Market

Slip Ring Market Overview

The global slip ring market size is expected to reflect steady growth, surpassing a valuation of US$ 1 billion by the end of the forecast period of 2020 and 2030. Slip rings are electromechanical components that are largely used in industrial applications in devices that require rotation during the process of transmitting electric or power signals. These components are used in a number of industrial automation settings.

However, the widespread ongoing coronavirus outbreak has adversely impacted the industry, owing to restrictions imposed on the manufacturing sector, and delays in transport and logistics, which will also influence the market in the months to come. On the other hand, the growth trajectory of the slip ring market, in the long term, is positive, as governments are increasingly investing in renewable energy sources such as wind turbines, in addition to innovations in wireless slip rings to the improve longevity and efficiency of these products.

Slip Ring Market Analysis by Product

Slip rings are available in a wide range of configurations, including wireless, pancake, pneumatic, miniature, capsule, and molded slip rings, among others. Pancake slip rings are projected to account for a significant market share throughout the assessment period. Pancake slip rings are widely used for the transmission of electric signals in areas where space constraints are a key issue.

With increasing emphasis being put by end users towards miniaturization in industrial automation, requirement for pancake slip rings is anticipated to be strong, particularly for applications such as offshore cranes, which is expected to support sales in the slip ring market during the projection period.

Wireless slip rings are also gaining substantial traction, driven by lack of friction and resulting increase in longevity of these components, along with improvements in terms of electric current loads, which is expected to increase sales in the years to come.

Slip Ring Market Analysis by End User

Among the different end users, space-based applications and power generation applications are expected to hold major market shares from 2020 and 2030. Manufacturers are increasingly focused on leveraging increased investments by public and private sectors in multiple countries towards space-associated projects, including satellites, missiles, and extraterrestrial ground vehicles, which will strongly drive slip ring market growth.

Further, concerns regarding global warming and climate change and increased investments towards renewable energy infrastructure are expected to generate demand for slip rings, particularly for applications in modern wind turbines that require signal transmission from rotating components to stationary bases.

Regional Outlook of Slip Ring Market

North America is a dominant market for slip rings, followed by Europe, and its position related to global slip ring market share is likely to remain unchanged for the duration of the forecast period. The North America market is estimated to reach a valuation of over US$ 250 million in 2020. On the other hand, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the region, in terms of logistics, has hurt short-term prospects.

Growing demand for slip rings in various end-use sectors, including industrial manufacturing, energy, and healthcare, coupled with investments towards space exploration, particularly in the United States, and the presence of leading market players in the region, will create lucrative opportunities in the market.

Slip Ring Market: Competitive Landscape

The global slip ring market is moderately fragmented in nature, owing to the presence of regional players. Some of the leading players in the market are Cobham Limited, Combinent Oy, MERSEN Property, Moflon Technology, Moog Inc., Pandect Precision Components Ltd., ROTAC Co. Ltd., Schleifring GmbH, SPINNER GmbH, and STEMMANN-TECKNIK. These leading players are increasingly focusing on product launches and strategic acquisitions to consolidate their market position.

• For instance, in late 2019, Moog Inc. announced the acquisition of Germany-based Gesellschaft für Antriebstechnik GmbH and GAT Inc for a valuation of over 48 million Euros, which will aid the company in complementing slip ring solutions.

COVID-19 Impact on Slip Ring Market

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global slip ring market is anticipated to be negative in the short term. The pandemic has resulted in restrictions on the global manufacturing sector, which has affected production activities in the industry. In addition, the outbreak has also limited operations in a wide range of end-use industry sectors, which will hurt growth prospects during this period.

Reduced demand during the coronavirus pandemic is expected to gradually recover towards 2021, as governments are increasingly taking efforts to minimize restrictions on international trade and regional lockdowns in the near future.

The Analyst’s Viewpoint

“Applications of slip rings in commercial-industrial sectors will be a major contributor to revenue in the global slip ring market throughout the forecast period, owing to easier availability of new technologies particularly associated with clean energy generation through setups such as wind turbines.”

Global Slip Ring Market: Scope of the Report

The new global slip ring market report by Fact.MR provides a 10-year forecast for 2020 and 2030. The report encompasses critical drivers, restraints opportunities, and threats to the growth of the global slip ring market. A detailed segmental analysis, based on product, end user, and region has been provided in the report.

Regional analysis has also been covered in terms of business execution, supply chain analysis, and market value analysis for a detailed perspective on the future scope of the global slip ring market. Furthermore, a separate section on the structure of the market is also included. The section encompasses exhaustive analysis of leading market players and strategies for business expansion in the global slip ring market space.

Key Segments of Slip Ring Market

Fact.MR’s report on the slip ring market offers information divided into three key segments-product, end user, and region. This report offers essential data about the important market dynamics and growth parameters associated with these categories.

Product

• Wireless Slip Rings
• Pancake Slip Rings
• Pneumatic Slip Rings
• Miniature Slip Rings
• Capsule Slip Rings
• Molded Slip Rings
• Others (Hybrid Slip Rings, etc.)

End User

• Aviation & Aerospace
• Defense
• Space
• Others (Factory Automation, etc.)

Region

• North America
• Latin America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)