Lubrication Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2018 – 2026
Use of a lubrication
system for a particular application depends on various factors such
as frequency of lubrication, the number of lubrication points, and
operating expenses incurred for manual labor. Large plants such as
cement plants, steel plants, and paper mills primarily employ central
or automatic lubrication systems, as the number of lubrication points
in these plants is high. This reduces the time taken to lubricate
several machines. It also eliminates any errors caused by manual
lubrication.
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Increase in demand
for lubrication systems in mineral and metal processing industries
Rise in population,
growth of economy, and increase in urbanization have created high
demand for minerals and metals. Among metals, copper ranks third
(after steel and aluminum), in terms of consumption. Currently,
aluminum is the second-most used metal in the world (after steel) and
the third-most available element on the earth, constituting almost
7.3% by mass. The global minerals industry has expanded significantly
over the last few years. Lubrication systems are widely used in metal
and mineral processing industries, as various types of equipment are
subjected to extreme heavy load, high speed, high temperature, or
dusty and polluted environment. Also, the positive outlook for
end-user industries is expected to augment the demand for lubrication
systems in the near future.
Cement plants and
steel industry key end-users of lubrication systems
In 2017, the steel
industry segment constituted more than 20% share of global
lubrication systems market. In the steel industry, lubrication is
required at every step across the entire delivery chain. Effective
lubrication is required for both upstream and downstream processes.
The profitability of cement plants is directly related to equipment
reliability. For reliable operations in a cement plant, frequent
greasing and lubrication is required so as to prevent the entry of
contaminants into bearings. Some of the systems and components in the
cement industry that require lubrication are conveyors, crushers,
ventilation systems, mixing beds, rotator kilns, mills, motors, and
pumps. Use of a proper lubrication system is a necessity of a cement
plant, as component points are exposed to extreme conditions such as
high loads, high temperature, vibrations, shock loads, and
contaminants.
Automatic
lubrication systems segment to expand at a rapid pace
In 2017, the manual
lubrication systems segment dominated the global lubrication systems
market. Lubrication systems that are operated manually such as grease
guns, grease packers, and grease pumps are classified as manual
lubrication systems. Automatic/centralized lubrication systems offer
an excellent method to maximize uptime, performance of equipment, and
operational life, which ultimately results in cost savings. An
automatic lubrication system dispenses the lubricant to lubrication
points. The time interval for dispensing lubricants and the amount of
lubricants to be dispensed are predetermined. Automatic lubrication
systems are expected to eliminate the practice of manual lubrication
of machines in the near future. This is because these systems save
time and provide lubrication at proper intervals and in appropriate
quantities.
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Innovations, quality
improvement, and recent advancements in lubrication systems
Companies make
significant investments every year in order to improve plant design
and performance. In September 2017, Graco Inc. launched the A4000
Reciprocating LubePro oil and grease pump that belongs to the LubePro
series of automatic lubrication pumps. This higher-capacity,
single-line parallel pump has the ability to fire hundreds of
injectors at once by using Graco’s field-proven Merkur air motor.
Its unique pump design leads to reduced venting times. The A4000
Reciprocating LubePro oil and grease pump has been made available in
a variety of configurations to meet specific lubrication needs. With
the launch of this pump, the company offers a complete portfolio of
single-line parallel pumps. These pumps are manufactured in the U.S.
and come with a factory-installed pressure gauge, adjustable pressure
relief, and integrated low-level detection to ensure rapid and
accurate lubrication of the system. In 2018, SKF launched the Lincoln
mechanical grease overflow prevention system designed to mitigate
hazards associated with reservoir overfilling; minimize
environment-related concerns associated with this type of spill; and
ensure workers’ safety. This mechanical grease overflow prevention
system is suitable for mining, aggregate and industrial applications
as well as for use in off-road construction equipment. In April 2018,
SKF introduced the Lincoln small grease reservoir filling filter
designed to minimize contaminants entering automatic lubrication
systems during the filling process of smaller-sized reservoirs.
Demand for
lubrication systems is likely to increase in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific is
estimated to be a prominent region of the global market for
lubrication systems during the forecast period. Moreover, rise in the
consumption of passenger cars is expected to drive the lubrication
systems market in Asia Pacific in the next few years. Asia Pacific is
a major producer and consumer of cement, steel, and automobiles.
China accounts for a majority of this production. Apart from this,
Asia Pacific is a major producer of paper. Presence of various
production companies in Asia Pacific is expected to drive the market
in the region during the forecast period. Asia Pacific is a rapidly
expanding market for lubrication systems, due to development of
infrastructure and increasing disposable income of people in the
region.
Highly competitive
market with a few dominant players
The global
lubrication systems market is highly competitive, with a few players
dominating the market. Key players operating in the market are Graco
Inc., Bijur Delimon, Cenlub Systems, SKF, Shaan Lube Equipment Pvt.
Ltd., Southern Lubrication (Pvt) Ltd., S.V.A. Rikkon Lubes Private
Limited, Pricol Limited, AFMC LUBRICATION PVT LTD, Systematrix
Engineering Service, Lubrite Industries, LUBE Corporation, KRS
Multilub Pvt. Ltd., BEKAWORLD, Beka-Lube Products Inc., Dropco
Multilub Systems Private Limited, Groeneveld Group, and I.L.C. S.r.l.
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