Industrial sheaves and pulleys are tools provided with belts that form a mechanical linkage along with cross-sections generally used in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and others. The shape of the belts differs with the type of pulley. They are used for power transmission between machines and axles. Sheaves and pulleys combined provide high-speed transmission of power. The belts used for power transmission are resistant to misalignment and slipping. A pulley is simply a wheel on a shaft whose main objective is to support the movement and direction alignment of the belt. A sheave is a pulley provided with a grooved wheel to hold a belt or wire. In the heavy equipment industry, sheaves and pulleys play a crucial role in lifting activities. The components of grooved wheels are used along with chains, cables, or ropes in sheaves and pulleys systems to change the amount of force to lift, lower equipment, and direction.
COVID-19 scenario analysis:
- COVID-19 pandemic has shut-down the production of various products in the industrial sheaves and pulleys industry, mainly owing to prolonged lockdown in major global countries. This has hampered the growth of the industrial sheaves and pulleys market significantly from the last few months, and is likely to continue during 2020.
- COVID-19 has already affected the sales of equipment and machinery in the first quarter of 2020m and is likely to cause a negative impact on the market growth over the year.
- The major demand for equipment and machinery was previously noticed from giant manufacturing countries, including the U.S., Germany, Italy, the UK, and China, which have been badly affected by the spread of coronavirus, thereby halting the demand for equipment and machinery.
- Further, potential impact of the lockdown is currently vague and financial recovery of companies is totally based on their cash reserves. Equipment and machinery companies can afford a full lockdown only for a few months, after which the players would have to modify their investment plans.
- Equipment and machinery manufacturers must focus on protecting their workforce, operations, and supply chains to respond toward immediate crises and find new ways of working after COVID-19 infection cases start to decrease.
Top impacting factors: Market scenario analysis, trends, drivers, and impact analysis
A growing need for productivity and the less overall cost are fueling the industrial sheaves and pulleys market growth. Factors, such as easy operation, minimal lubrication, simple design, and low cost, are influencing the industrial sheaves and pulleys market growth. Furthermore, increasing demand for high-speed power transmission in different industries is expected to drive the industrial sheaves and pulleys market over the forecast period. However, slow growth in the manufacturing sector will be a restraining factor for the industrial sheaves and pulleys market. New technological advancements and designs, such as smart idlers, are creating opportunities for the industrial sheaves and pulleys market.
Adoption of smart idlers
One of the major trends being witnessed in the industrial sheaves and pulleys market is the concept of smart idlers. An idler is a kind of pulley that is used for material handling, packaging, construction, and power transmission. In the material handling process, the use of idler is in the conveyor system wherein the idler supports the load carried on the conveyor belt. A sufficient number of idlers are used in the conveyor system to ensure smooth operation. Idlers help in providing low friction platforms on which conveyor belts roll. Conveyor operations are vulnerable to many disruptions; therefore, smart idlers are used as a counter for disruptions such as roller failure and others. The use of smart idlers for reducing downtime, reducing damage, and increasing the lifetime of industrial machinery is expected to boost the sales of the product which will eventually fuel the industrial sheaves and pulleys market in the coming years.
Emerging technologies to fuel the market growth
Technological innovations and automation are set to create huge growth opportunities for the industrial sheaves and pulleys market. 3D printing technology is one of the major trends in the industrial sheaves and pulleys market. The load-bearing capacity of sheaves and pulleys decreases gradually with time. Attributed to the presence of many parts that are assembled to form a power transmitting mechanism, the failure of one part can cause huge damage to the entire machinery. Prolonged use of sheaves and pulleys may lead to machinery failure due to less load-bearing capacity. Manufacturers, such as Stock Drive Products & Sterling Instrument, have focused on manufacturing 3D printed pulleys, which consist of only a single part and do not involve any assembly parts. The one-piece pulley is made of plastic, metal, or others. Such new technologies and products can create huge growth opportunities for the industrial sheaves and pulleys market over the forecast period.
Key benefits of the report:
- This study represents the analytical representation of the global industrial sheaves and pulleys market combined with the ongoing trends and future predictions to determine investment opportunities.
- The present market is thoroughly analyzed to explain the global industrial sheaves and pulleys market growth.
- The report gives information regarding the important drivers, restraints, and opportunities provided with an in-depth analysis of the global industrial sheaves and pulleys market.
- Porter’s five forces analysis illustrates the potency of buyers & suppliers in the market.
- The report gives comprehensive analysis based on competitiveness and how the performance of the competitors will take shape in the coming years.
Industrial Sheaves and Pulleys Market Report Highlights
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 Key Market Players | Brecoflex Co. LLC, Kaman Industrial Technologies, Mitsuboshi Belting Ltd.PIX Transmissions Ltd., Regal Beloit Corporation, Timken Company, Optibelt GmbH, SKF, Tsubakimoto Chain Co., Harken Industrial |
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