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The industrial belt tensioners market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.69% between 2023 and 2028. The market size is forecast to increase by USD 165.07 million. The growth of the market depends on several factors such as increasing investments in industrial assets, improvement in sales of belt tensioners with the backing of e-commerce and rising use of belt tensioners in the mining industry.
The report includes a comprehensive outlook on the industrial belt tensioners market offering forecasts for the industry segmented by Application, which comprises the material handling industry, industrial machinery sector, agriculture industry, and mining and mineral industry. Additionally, it categorizes Types into automatic and non-automatic and covers Region, including North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America. The report provides market size, historical data spanning from 2018 to 2022, and future projections, all presented in terms of value in USD million for each of the mentioned segments.
Industrial Belt Tensioners Market Forecast 2024-2028
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Our researchers studied the data for years, with 2023 as the base year and 2024 as the estimated year, and presented the key drivers, trends, and challenges for the market.
The mining industry relies heavily on conveyor systems and belt-driven equipment for material handling, including the transport of ores and minerals. Proper tensioning of belts is crucial for efficient and reliable mining operations. The growing demand for raw materials and minerals worldwide directly translates to a higher demand for belt tensioners. In the mining industry, where equipment operates in challenging environments, maintenance is critical to avoid costly downtime. Belt tensioners play a pivotal role in preventive maintenance programs, ensuring that conveyor systems and other machinery operate reliably and efficiently.
However, as mining companies explore new reserves and expand existing operations to meet the growing demand for raw materials, they require more belt-driven machinery, leading to an increased need for belt tensioners. Thus, the rising use of belt tensioners in the mining industry will boost the growth of the global industrial belt tensioners market during the forecast period
There has been an increase in the development of customized belt tensioners based on modifications required by end-users. Industrial belt tensioners are essential for belt drives in capital-intensive and critical process industries. End-users are willing to transform old belt drive systems into innovative automated belt drive systems. This will help the industries employing advanced belt drives in increasing the efficiency of machinery to acclimatize to the modern requirements of end-users. Industrial belt tensioner manufacturers are increasing their product portfolio through acquisitions of companies involved in the manufacturing of related end-user products.
The industrial belt tensioners market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the adoption of customized belt tensioners in end-user industries such as material handling, industrial machinery, and agriculture. These belt tensioners, which are spring-loaded products with modified designs featuring stock mounting spacers, offer convenient belt clearance. The automotive sector also contributes to this trend, with the increasing use of automotive belt tensioner pulleys in vehicles. These pulleys ensure optimal belt tension, contributing to improved engine performance and longevity. The customized designs of industrial belt tensioners cater to specific industry requirements, enhancing productivity and efficiency. The market's growth is further fueled by the rising demand for energy efficiency and cost savings in manufacturing processes. These factors collectively intensify the growth of the industrial belt tensioners market during the forecast period.
The use of industrial belt tensioners in industrial equipment and machinery reduces the wear and tear of belts and improves performance and efficiency by minimizing friction- or vibration-based energy losses. However, many counterfeit products are traded in the global market, which affects the OEMs around the globe. In addition, it also affects machinery functions and leads to inappropriate accidents, causing loss of money and manpower. Such counterfeits are illegally labelled and marketed with names of established brands at similar or reduced price points. SMEs are mostly attracted to these counterfeit products.
As a result, these end-users may face the breakdown of industrial belts, belt drives, and machines and even face human casualties. They exert a negative effect on end-user machinery and damage the brand value and reputation of top vendors and suppliers in the world. Therefore, the supply and distribution of counterfeit industrial belt tensioners are posting as a challenge for OEMs, which will hinder the growth of the industrial belt tensioners market during the forecast period.
The market share growth by the material handling industry segment will be significant during the forecast period. The primary function of belt tensioners is to maintain the correct tension in conveyor belts. Proper tension is essential for preventing belt slippage, minimizing wear and tear on the belt, and ensuring consistent and reliable material transport. In material handling operations, downtime can be costly.
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The material handling industry segment was the largest and was valued at USD 261.54 million in 2018. Belt tensioners help prevent unplanned downtime by keeping conveyor belts properly tensioned, reducing the risk of belt-related failures. Belt tensioners contribute to the efficient operation of conveyor systems, allowing materials to move smoothly without interruptions or jams. This efficiency is critical for meeting production and distribution goals. Material handling often involves the transport of heavy or bulky items. Properly tensioned belts can support these loads without compromising system integrity. Material handling operations frequently deal with varying loads. Belt tensioners can be adjusted to accommodate different load sizes and weights, ensuring optimal tension in all situations. Thus, these uses of belt tensioners will drive the growth of the material handling industry segment and propel the growth of the global industrial belt tensioners market during the forecast period.
Based on the type, the market has been segmented into automatic and non-automatic. The automatic segment will account for the largest share of this segment.? Automatic belt tensioners are widely used in applications where belts are used to transmit power from one component to another. This includes industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and automotive, where belts are used to drive conveyor systems, pulleys, and other machinery. Further, proper tension extends the life of belts by reducing wear and preventing premature failure. Automatic tensioners help maintain consistent belt tension, ensuring reliable and accurate operation of machinery and equipment. Thus, these factors will contribute to the growth of the automatic segment, which will boost the growth of the industrial belt tensioners market during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 51% to the growth by 2028. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends, drivers, and challenges that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period. APAC is witnessing exponential developments in the industrial sector. The major developing countries in APAC, such as India and China, are progressively adopting creative initiatives such as Make in India and Made in China to reinforce and support their domestic manufacturing industry. China is expected to lead the Asian countries in terms of industrial growth through consolidation in sectors such as industrial machinery, mining, agriculture, and construction. The low-cost production in APAC has prompted manufacturers of industrial belt tensioners in the US and Europe to shift their production ground facilities to APAC for minimized manufacturing costs.
Moreover, this focus on improving cost savings and expanding into new markets has led to an increase in manufacturing activities in countries such as India, Malaysia, and Indonesia. The continuous investment in capacity additions, plant infrastructural development through the integration of the latest machinery, and continuous replacement of belts and belt tensioners will ensure market growth in APAC. The demand for industrial belt tensioners among OEMs is expected to increase, with the requirement from the end-user industries during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
AB SKF - The company offers industrial belt tensioner units that help to improve valve timing which leads to more efficient engine operation and is designed to maintain accurate performance.
We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including AB SKF, Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., Bando Chemical Industries Ltd., Brewer Machine and Gear Co., Continental AG, Dayco IP Holdings LLC, Gates Industrial Corp. Plc, HANGZHOU CHINABASE MACHINERY CO. LTD., Litens Automotive, Michelin Group, Murtfeldt Kunststoffe GmbH and Co. KG, Regal Rexnord Corp., The Timken Co., and TotalEnergies SE
Technavio report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.
The industrial belt tensioners market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2018 to 2028.
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Industrial Belt Tensioners Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Page number |
169 |
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Base year |
2023 |
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Historic period |
2018-2022 |
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Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
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Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 3.69% |
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Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 165.07 million |
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Market structure |
Concentrated |
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YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
2.88 |
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Regional analysis |
APAC, Europe, North America, South America, and Middle East and Africa |
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Performing market contribution |
APAC at 51% |
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Key countries |
US, China, Japan, Germany, and UK |
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Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
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Key companies profiled |
AB SKF, Applied Industrial Technologies Inc., Bando Chemical Industries Ltd., Brewer Machine and Gear Co., Continental AG, Dayco IP Holdings LLC, Gates Industrial Corp. Plc, HANGZHOU CHINABASE MACHINERY CO. LTD., Litens Automotive, Michelin Group, Murtfeldt Kunststoffe GmbH and Co. KG, Regal Rexnord Corp., The Timken Co., and TotalEnergies SE |
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Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by Type
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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