Aircraft Engine Seals Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Aircraft Engine Seals Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Aircraft Engine Seals Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028
Report code - SRAD165 Published On : May,2023 No. of Pages: 264
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Market Insights

The aircraft engine seals market was estimated at USD 353.3 million in 2022 and is likely to grow at a magnetic CAGR of 8.3% during 2023-2028 to reach USD 611.2 million in 2028.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Aircraft engines have immensely evolved throughout the journey of the aircraft industry as they play the most pivotal role in an aircraft. Most of the innovations happening in an aircraft engine are primarily targeting three areas: more power, more durability, and more efficiency. Almost all the engine systems and their components have had a disruptive journey with significant changes in design, technology, and materials. Seals are also not untouched by such market dynamics and have experienced significant changes in design and material over the period. Today, manufacturing seals for the aircraft industry for many functions is a convoluted job, a key factor limiting the number of companies active in the aircraft seals market.

COVID-19 Impact

After taking a downfall during the pandemic times, the aerospace industry is discernibly getting back on track, recuperating at a healthy pace. The aircraft engine seals market is directly dependent on aircraft production and deliveries; hence, it followed suit with a rebounding YoY of >15% in 2021-2022.

Market Drivers

The major factors driving the growth of the aircraft engine seals market are:

  • The expected rise in the production rate of key programs (B737 Max, B787, A320neo, and A350XWB)
  • Entry of programs (B777x and C919)
  • A huge fleet of aircraft engines.

Recent Product Developments: Lightweight, low friction, and fire resistance are the indispensable focus areas of the leading players while product development.

  • Freudenberg introduced its new product, the Omegat OMS-CS cap seal, which provides low friction for the reciprocating application of seals.
  • In April 2017, Parker Hannifin developed a fully cured, urethane-filled gasket that offers a high-operating temperature range and efficient sealing characteristics by eliminating leakage.
  • For a variety of engine applications, Greene Tweed recently introduced innovative bonded seals (TechnaLoc® seals) and fireproof hydraulic seals (FPH SealTM).

Recent Market JVs and Acquisitions: High focus on inorganic growth.

  • 2016: Trelleborg acquired CoorsTek
  • 2018: TrasDigm acquired Kirkhill
  • 2019: TransDigm acquired Esterline and Saint-Gobain acquired American Seal & Engineering Co.
  • 2020: Saint-Gobain acquired High Tech Metal Seals or HTMS
  • 2022: Parker acquired Meggitt.

Segment Analysis

Segmentations

List of Sub-Segments

Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments

Platform-Type Analysis

Commercial Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, Helicopter, Military Aircraft, and General Aviation

In terms of platform types, commercial aircraft remained at the forefront.

Application-Type Analysis

Nacelles, Oil & Fuel System, Fan Blades, Combustion & Exhaust Section, and Others

In terms of applications, Nacelles was the biggest demand generator for engine seals.

Function-Type Analysis

Fire Seals, Conductive & Insulative Seals, Air & Fluid Management, and Others

In terms of function type, fire seals dominated the market.

Material-Type Analysis

Elastomer Seals, Thermoplastic Seals, and Metal Seals

In terms of materials, elastomers held a clear dominance in the market.

Motion-Type Analysis

Static Seals and Dynamic Seals

In terms of motion, dynamic seals took the throne.

End-User-Type Analysis

OE and Aftermarket

In terms of end-user type, OE was the bigger demand-generator of aircraft engine seals

Regional Analysis

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World

Coming to regional dynamics, North America remained the largest market for aircraft engine seals.

By Platform Type

Based on the platform type, the aircraft engine seals market is segmented into commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, helicopters, military aircraft, and general aviation. Despite taking a nosedive in 2020, commercial aircraft is expected to remain the largest as well as the fastest-growing segment of the market during the forecast period. Modern engines are getting hotter and require advancements in sealing technologies. These are now being exposed to temperature ranges from -73 °C to 200 °C. In 2022, 1,136 LEAP engines were delivered. Moreover, >1600 F414 engines, >1000 F135 engines, and >600 M88 engines have been delivered to date.

By Application Type

Based on the application type, the market is segmented as nacelles, oil & fuel systems, fan blades, combustion & exhaust section, and others. Owing to the wider application of seals, nacelles dominated the market in 2022. Seals used in nacelles must comply with the ISO 2865 and AC 20-135 standards, requiring them to resist temperatures up to 1,100 °C for at least 15 minutes. Fire seals are commonly used in nacelles and are among the most challenging application areas of aircraft seals at present.

By Function Type

Based on the function type, the market is segmented into fire seals, conductive & insulative seals, air & fluid handling seals, and others. Fire seals are the most preferred category in the market and are anticipated to maintain their dominance by 2028 too. Key applications are the fuel system, bifurcation panel, core fairing, thrust reverser doors, engine fans, and VBV ducts. In thrust reversers, fire seals are used in electromechanical actuators to control the doors.

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By Motion Type

Based on the motion type, the market is segmented into static seals and dynamic seals. The dynamic seals segment is expected to remain dominant, as well as the faster-growing segment of the market during the forecast period. Dynamic seals are critical for maintaining a balance between mating surfaces, controlling leakage, and reducing friction. Key applications include nacelles, turbines, hydraulics, and actuators.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, North America is expected to remain the largest market for aircraft engine seals during the forecast period. The USA is the growth engine of the region’s market with the presence of major aircraft OEMs, tier players, raw material suppliers, and part fabricators. Most of the engine seals suppliers have their presence in the region to address the emergent needs of OEMs.

Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate during the same period. The highest growth of Asia-Pacific is mainly attributable to the increasing aircraft fleet to support rising passenger traffic; the opening of assembly plants of Boeing and Airbus for multiple aircraft programs; increasing procurement of military aircraft, owing to the rising defense budget; and upcoming indigenous aircraft, C919.

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Key Players

The market is fairly consolidated with the presence of some noticeable global players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, product offerings, regional presence, etc. The following are the key players in the engine seals market:

  • Freudenberg Group
  • Hutchinson SA
  • Meggitt PLC
  • TransDigm Group
  • Trelleborg AB

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aircraft engine seals market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

Report Features

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  • Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
  • Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
  • Market trend and forecast analysis.
  • Market segment trend and forecast.
  • Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
  • COVID-19 Impact and its recovery curve
  • Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
  • Emerging trends.
  • Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
  • Key success factors.

Market Segmentation

This report studies the market, covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The aircraft engine seals market is segmented into the following categories:

By Platform Type

  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Regional Aircraft
  • Helicopter
  • Military Aircraft
  • General Aviation

By Application Type

  • Nacelles
  • Oil & Fuel System
  • Fan Blades
  • Combustion & Exhaust Section
  • Others

By Function Type

  • Fire Seals
  • Conductive & Insulative Seals
  • Air & Fluid Handling Seals
  • Others

By Material Type

  • Elastomer Seals
  • Thermoplastic Seals
  • Metal Seals

By Motion Type

  • Static Seals
  • Dynamic Seals

By End-User Type

  • OE
  • Aftermarket

By Region

  • North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
  • Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and Rest of Europe)
  • Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
  • Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The aircraft engine seals market was estimated at USD 353.3 million in 2022.

The aircraft engine seals market is likely to reach USD 611.2 million in 2028.

The aircraft engine seals market is likely to grow at a magnetic CAGR of 8.3% during 2023-2028. owing to the expected rise in the production rate of key programs (B737 Max, B787, A320neo, and A350XWB), entry of programs (B777x and C919), and a huge fleet of aircraft engines.

Eaton Corporation, Freudenberg Group, Greene Tweed, Hutchinson SA, Meggitt Plc, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Saint Gobain S.A., SKF Group, TransDigm Group, and Trelleborg Group (alphabetically arranged) are among the leading players in the market.

The aerospace hub, North America is estimated to remain dominant in the market in the foreseen future.

Owing to the wider application of seals, nacelles dominated the market in 2022.

The expected rise in the production rate of key programs (B737 Max, B787, A320neo, and A350XWB), entry of programs (B777x, and C919), and a huge fleet of aircraft engines are some of the factors driving the demand for aircraft engine seals.

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