高性能シール市場の分析と予測 - 規模、シェア、成長、トレンド 2028 年

The ongoing pandemic has drastically altered the status of the industrial sector and have negatively impacted the growth of the high-performance seal market. The implementation of measures to combat the spread of the virus has aggravated the situation and have impacted the growth of several industrial sectors. Industries such as oil and gas, chemical, power generation, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, automotive and food and beverage have been impacted by the sudden distortion in operational efficiencies and disruptions in the value chains attributable to the sudden closure of national and international boundaries. For instance, as per an article published by Aerospace Manufacturing Magazine in January 2021, a decline of 54% in deliveries of aircraft was registered compared to the previous year. Further, the pandemic created a disruption in orders and deliveries along with cancellations and backlog of orders. Similarly, the growth of power generation sector was also impacted by the pandemic leading to reduced demand, financial stress, and disruptions to the power supply chain as highlighted by the International Finance Corporation. The significant decline in the growth of the several industrial sectors negatively impacted the demand for high-performance seals in the global market. The significant disruptions in terms of sourcing of raw materials from suppliers as well as temporarily closures of manufacturing base due to indefinite lockdowns and temporary quarantines have impacted the growth of the market during pandemic period. Nevertheless, as the economies are planning to revive their operations, the demand for high-performance seals is expected to rise globally. Although the focus over just in time production is another concerning factor hindering market growth. The expanding demand of high-performance seals across automotive, aerospace and defense, power generation, oil and gas and other industries along with significant investment by prominent manufacturers is, expected to drive the growth for high-performance seals.

Hydraulic seals are used in hydraulic cylinders to seal the openings between the hydraulic cylinder's various components. Seals are either machined or molded and are meticulously engineered utilizing advanced simulation tools. Hydraulic seals are made of a variety of materials such as polyurethane, rubber, or polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). These seals offer high resistance from fluid, heat, and wear & tear. The major tasks of hydraulic seals are to retain hydraulic fluids, maintain rod and pistons alignment, exclude solid or liquid contaminations, and maintain the hydraulic pressure. They are used in various end-use industries such as aerospace, automotive, agriculture, construction, oil, and gas, marine, and chemical.

Expanding industrial base propels the demand for high-performance sealing systems. High-performance seals withstand sealing pressures; stress of over 10 p.s.i. (Pound per Square Inch) (0,7 Bar); as well as portray tolerance toward certain solvents, chemicals, and multi-phase fluids. The seals have an ability to endure fluctuating high temperatures, which helps in boosting the performance of an industrial product. In addition, these seals help integrate high-pressure systems as well as prevent the leakage of potentially dangerous and deadly leaks in industrial processes. For instance, Parker is involved in manufacturing and supplying technologically advanced engineered sealing solutions used in aerospace applications, which helps keep pace with aggressive chemicals along with extreme temperatures and pressure conditions. High-performance seals are mostly composed of metal or industrial rubber or even an alloy of both. Hence, such seals are extensively used across various application bases such as oil and gas, chemical, power generation, aerospace and defense, automotive, nuclear, semiconductors, and pharmaceutical, where there are extreme pressure conditions. For instance, Technetics Group offers high-performance seals for the nuclear industry. The seals find applications in the preparation of reactor pressure vessels, control rods, primary pumps, pressurizers, and spent fuel casks; in semiconductor products such as PVD/CVD/etch equipment; in gas/chemical delivery systems; hydrogen-based green energy. These seals perform well in corrosive, stressed, radioactive, ultra-low vacuum, and other such pressure-sensitive environments. With the rising demand for high-performance seals, manufacturers are offering customized solutions to meet industry-specific requirements integrated with environment needs. The development of low-cost sealing solutions, which can be reused, is one such example. For instance, ValveTech offer high-performance static seals, which helps deal with the challenges associated with exceptional leakage at limited cost. Such seals find application in several cryogenic and other application bases. Also, the parts of seals can be reused, and the sealing element can effectively be replaced when worn or damaged. Similarly, high performance seals offered by Technetics Group can be effectively reused in certain cases. The growing demand for technically engineered products along with customized sealing solutions promotes the growth of the high-performance seal’s market.

Chemical segment held the largest share in the global high-performance seals market in 2020. High-performance seals are used in various chemical processing applications such as sealing pumps, valves, tanks and fluid metering devices. The chemical industry consists of variety of processes and materials, which require individually tailored sealing solutions. These seals ensure that nothing harmful infiltrates into the process. The high-performance seals to be used in the chemical industry require outstanding chemical resistance to various aggressive media, resistance to high and low temperature extremes, and robust mechanical strength. Therefore, the reliability of the sealing systems is a top priority to allow the productive procedures to operate in a completely safe manner. Additionally, the steady growth in chemical industry is expected to complement the growth of high-performance seals market.

The major players operating in the global high-performance seals market are AFT Fluorotec, American High-performance Seals, ElringKlinger Kunststofftechnik GmbH, High-performance Seals, James Walker, Mykin Inc., Performance Seals, Inc., PXL SEALS, Precision Polymer Engineering Limited, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions.

In 2020, Asia Pacific contributed to the largest share in the global high-performance seals market. The dominance of the high-performance seals market in this region is primarily attributable to the presence of strong industrial base with prominent manufactures significantly contributing to market growth. High demand of high-performance seals from applications such as oil and gas, automotive, aerospace and defense, and other industries backed by significant growth in end-use industrial bases is stimulating the demand for high-performance seals in regional market. The rise in investment in manufacturing sector across economies further, provides lucrative opportunities for the growth of the high-performance seals market in Asia Pacific. The robust automotive manufacturing base in Asian economies, has supported the growth for high-performance seals to augment regional market growth. Furthermore, favorable policies implemented by the government of India such as Atmanirbhar Bharat, make in India and other such initiatives are expected to create sufficient growth opportunities for the diverse industrial bases, which, in turn, is expected to propel the demand of high-performance seals in the region.