The global metal sanding machines market was valued at USD 1,921.4 Million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 2,295.4 Million by 2027, expanding at a CAGR of 2.6% during the forecast period. A sanding machine is a stationary, electrically driven machine with a moving abrasive surface used for smoothing surfaces. The machine is usually available in the form of a belt, disc, or spindle used typically for an abrasive surface. A sanding machine is a power tool designed primarily for grinding and polishing of different material surfaces, such as wood, metal, glass, and plastics. Sanding machines are divided into a bobbin, vibratory, disc, drum, and belt. The polishing depends on the type of abrasive tool. The machine can be fixed or traverse, depending on the workpiece feed motion. The wide-belt traverse and drum sanders are most productive types of sanders. The market is driven by several factors such as rapid industrialization and urbanization resulting in high usage of sanding processes in the automotive and construction industries. Increasing focus on wind energy, as an integral part of energy generation has led to the rise in the demand for turbine blades, ultimately resulting in the expansion of the global metal sanding machines market. A majority of sanding machines are manufactured to provide materials such as metals and wood with desired friction. A metal sanding machine is used to process and smooth metal surfaces. High-quality equipment development includes engineered metal finishing and high-quality esthetics. Leading manufacturers of metal sanding machines are functioning on modern technology for metal sanding machines. Leading market players are working on a common platform to fulfill all the industrial applications of metal sanding machines. The companies specialize in the designing and manufacturing of metal sanding machines for metals such as stainless steel, copper, aluminum, zinc, magnesium, and alloy. A majority of manufacturers use superfine polishing technology to produce metal sanding machines. Market Dynamics Drivers Rapid Urbanization and Industrialization Rapid urbanization and increasing industrialization are boosting the growth of various industries globally. Metal sanding machines are used in several manufacturing industries such as automotive, aerospace, shipbuilding, and motors and gears, which lead to the rise in the use of sanding process. Additionally, increasing GDP is boosting the demand for sustainable products. The usage of metal sanding machines in the heavy equipment manufacturing sector is growing due to rapid urbanization, which in turn, is boosting the market. Increasing Investments in Wind Energy Wind energy has become an integral source for energy generation across the globe. Its global capacity surpassed 600 GW in 2018. In terms of total installed capacity, China leads with 221 GW, followed by the US, with installed capacity of 96.4 GW. This refers to a high production of wind turbines in these countries. Metal sanding machines play a crucial role in the production of wind turbines, as these machines help provide high quality and uniform surface finish, while using less manpower. Restraints High Preference for Grinding Machines The availability of substitutes of grinding machines in the market is expected hinder the metal sanding machines market. Grinding machines are used for grinding, cutting, brushing, and in other DIY activities; its significance as compared to metal sanding machines is higher. Furthermore, angle grinders can also
be used as a sanding machine, to some extent, by attaching a sanding disk to it. These machines have multidirectional movements and offer a similar level of sanding results as a sander provides. Additionally, the preference for grinding machines is high, as the use of metals sanding machines is recent as compared to woodworking applications. Rising Industrial Construction Activities in Emerging Economies Increasing number of industrial constructions in several emerging nations such as China, India, Thailand, and Singapore are expected to create substantial market opportunities. The use of metal sanding machines is expected to rise across the globe, especially in emerging economies owing to growing industrial development activities. The expansion of the market is attributed to reforms made by various governments in respective countries. Moreover, rise in industrial activities have increased the use of metal sanding machines, as they require less labor and resources.
Segmental Outlook On the basis of types, the market is segmented into manual, semi-automatic, and fully-automatic. The fully-automatic segment accounted for 49.0% share of the market in 2019. The rapid growth of this segment is attributed to the increasing adoption of automated robots in several industrial and manufacturing sectors among various emerging economies. Furthermore, the fully-automatic metal sanding machine is highly preferred by companies, as it offers high quality sanding with more uniformity than manual sanding machine. Additionally, the installation of automatic machines offers large productivity and flexibility and high accuracy. This, is turn, fuels the growth of the segment. In terms of application, the metal sanding machines market is segregated into manufacturing, construction, and others. Manufacturing segment is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 2.7% during the forecast period. Rising use of metal sanding machines in several manufacturing applications such as automotive, shipbuilding, and motors is expected to boost the growth of the manufacturing segment. In terms of sales channels, the metal sanding machines market is classified as manufacturers/distributors/service providers and aftermarket. The manufacturer/distributor/service provider segment is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 2.7% during the forecast period, as demand from the turbine sectors for availing greater quality of wind blades, which requires high usage of metal sanding machines for providing optimum finishing of the blades is expected fuel the manufacturers/distributors/service providers segment.
Regional Outlook In terms of regions, the global metal sanding machines market is fragmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific constituted market share of two fifth share in 2020. The market in the region is projected to expand at a CAGR of 3.0% during the forecast period. Increasing adoption of new technology in manufacturing and construction industry and rise in presence of several manufacturers, is thereby boosting the growth of the metal sanding machines market in Asia Pacific. Competitive Landscape
Key players in the market include Atlas Copco AB., Biesse Group, COSTA COSTA Levigatrici S.p.A, Grind Master, Homag Group, HOUFEK a.s., IMEAS S.p.a, Karl Heesemann Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co.KG, Mirka Ltd, Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC., Steinemann Technology AG, Timesavers LLC., and Valgro Hyzer. These companies are considered manufacturers of metal sanding machines based on their revenue, research development (R&D) activities, regional presence, and supply chain management system. The players are adopting key strategies such as acquisition, and geographical expansion where potential opportunity for the Metal Sanding Machines is added in the company’s capacity. For instance, On September 2020, Altas Copco AB acquired Perceptron to expand its products and reach capabilities. In August 2020, Atlas Copco acquired the technology and operating assets of iTrap, an ion trap mass spectrometer instrument capable of highly sensitive real time gas analysis. The instrument is used for diagnostics or process control in semiconductor process chambers. In October 2020, Mirka Ltd launched AIROS, an electric robotic sander. AIROS is integrated with robotic systems or collaborative robots and it finds its application in high workload sanding.
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