Oil Free Air Compressor Market Definition And Segments
An oil-free air compressor refers to a type of air compressor that operates without the use of oil lubrication in its compression chamber. These compressors are used to provide dependable and contaminant-free compressed air for sensitive applications where oil contamination is not acceptable or desirable.
The main types of oil-free air compressor products are stationary and portable. Stationary oil-free air compressors refer to products that compress and store air without using any lubricant or oil in the compression chamber. A variety of power ratings are included, such as below 15 kw, 15–55 kw, 55–160 kw, and over 160 kw. These provide several technologies, such as reciprocating, rotary, screw, and centrifugal, which are used for several applications, including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, semiconductor and electronics, chemical, oil and gas, automotive, and others.
The oil free air compressor market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Stationary, Portable
2) By Power Rating: Below 15kW, 15-55kW, 55-160kW, Above 160 kW
3) By Technology: Reciprocating, Rotary or Screw, Centrifugal
4) By Application: Food And Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Semiconductor And Electronics, Chemical, Oil And Gas, Automotive, Other Applications
The oil free air compressor market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $14.03 billion in 2023 to $14.67 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing demand for oil-free compressed air in sensitive applications, stringent regulations regarding air quality and environmental protection, growth of industries requiring contamination-free compressed air, concerns about product purity and compliance with industry standards, expansion of healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors necessitating clean air, adoption in food and beverage processing for avoiding product contamination, rising awareness about the benefits of oil-free compressors in reducing maintenance costs.
The oil free air compressor market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.94 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards energy-efficient and sustainable compressed air solutions, expansion of manufacturing industries in emerging economies, adoption of oil-free compressors in automotive and electronics manufacturing, increasing investments in infrastructure development and construction, growing emphasis on operational efficiency and cost savings, focus on reducing carbon footprint and emissions in industrial processes. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of oil-free compressor technology, expansion of demand in industries, integration of advanced filtration systems, adoption of variable speed drive technology, integration of remote monitoring features, and increasing emphasis on compliance.
Rising Automotive Industry Adoption Propels Oil-Free Air Compressor Market Growth
The rising automotive industry is expected to propel the growth of the oil free air compressor market going forward. The automotive industry refers to the collective activities, organizations, and businesses involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. The automotive industry is on the rise due to increased demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and the introduction of autonomous driving features. Oil-free air compressors play an important role in ensuring the dependability, performance, and safety of numerous automotive applications, such as painting and surface finishing, brake testing, and tire inflation. For instance, in June 2023, according to reports shared by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a UK-based trade association, sales of passenger cars in the UK rose 25.8% from 140,958 units in 2022 to 177,266 units in 2023. Therefore, the rising automotive industry is driving the growth of the oil free air compressor market.
Major companies operating in the oil free air compressor market are Mitsui Co. Ltd., Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co. Ltd., Fusheng Precision Co. Ltd., Atlas Copco Group, General Electric Company, Ingersoll Rand plc, CIASONS Industrial Inc., Doosan Portable Power, Aerzener Maschinenfabrik, ELGI Equipments Ltd., Sullair LLC, Cook Compression, Sundyne Corp., Medo U.S.A Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Kaeser Kompressoren SE, BAUER Engineering India Pvt. Ltd., FS Elliott Co. LLC, Sullivan-Palatek Inc., Hanwha Techwin Co. Ltd., Tamturbo Oyj, Kobelco Construction Machinery Co. Ltd., AireTex Compressors LLC, Rolair Systems, Nanjing Compressor Co. Ltd., Zen Air Tech Private Limited, Frank Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Introducing Advanced Industrial Oil-Free Compressors To Transform The Market
Major companies operating in the oil-free air compressor market are focusing on developing advanced products, such as industrial oil-free rotary screw air compressors, to drive their revenues in the market. An industrial oil-free rotary screw air compressor is a device that compresses air without the use of oil for lubrication. It operates by using two intermeshing rotors that trap and compress air between them. For instance, in November 2023, Kaishan USA, a US-based industrial air compressor manufacturer, launched the KROF, a new series of industrial, oil-free rotary screw air compressors. The KROF is a two-stage oil-free rotary screw air compressor that produces high-quality ISO 8573-1 Class 0 oil-free compressed air. Using two successive compression stages, intercooling and aftercooling, customers will receive high-quality air that is ideal for sensitive applications where purity is vital.
Atlas Copco Acquires Hycomp To Strengthen Its Professional Air Division
In January 2024, Atlas Copco, a Sweden-based industrial company, acquired Hycomp for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Atlas Copco Group will be enhanced, and Hycomp's technology will be integrated into the Professional Air division of the Compressor Technique business area. Hycomp is a US-based company that specializes in designing, producing, selling, and servicing high-pressure oil-free compressors.
North America was the largest region in the oil free air compressor market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the oil free air compressor market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the oil free air compressor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The oil free air compressor market consists of sales of air filters, air receivers, filter cartridges, valves, switches, and others. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
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The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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