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Air Motors - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 297 Pages
  • March 2025
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 5985588
The global market for Air Motors was valued at US$5.3 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$6.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Global Air Motors Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Air motors, also known as pneumatic motors, are devices that convert compressed air into mechanical energy, providing an alternative to electric motors in various industrial applications. These motors are highly valued for their robust performance in harsh environments where electric motors might fail, such as in explosive atmospheres or extreme temperatures. Air motors operate using either rotary or linear motion, with vane, piston, and gear motors being the most common types. Rotary vane motors, for instance, use a rotor with sliding vanes that press against the cylinder walls, creating the rotational force needed to drive machinery. These motors are essential in industries like manufacturing, automotive, mining, and food processing, where reliability and safety are paramount.

One of the significant advantages of air motors is their ability to provide high torque at low speeds, which is particularly beneficial for tasks requiring precise control. This feature makes them ideal for applications like material handling, where gradual, controlled movements are necessary. Additionally, air motors are less prone to overheating and can operate continuously without the need for cooldown periods, unlike electric motors. The maintenance of air motors is relatively straightforward, involving regular lubrication and occasional inspection of seals and bearings, which contributes to their long operational lifespan. Innovations in materials and design, such as the use of advanced composites and improved sealing technologies, have further enhanced the performance and durability of air motors, making them more efficient and reliable.

The growth in the air motors market is driven by several factors, including the increasing demand for safer and more reliable motor solutions in hazardous environments. The expansion of industries such as oil and gas, mining, and chemical processing, where the risk of explosions or fire is significant, has spurred the adoption of air motors due to their inherent safety advantages. Technological advancements, such as the development of more efficient and compact air motor designs, have expanded their use in portable and handheld tools, boosting market growth. Additionally, the push towards automation in manufacturing and assembly processes has generated demand for versatile and durable motors that can withstand continuous operation. The increasing emphasis on energy efficiency and the reduction of operational costs have also driven the adoption of air motors, as they can be powered by compressed air systems already present in many industrial settings. Furthermore, regulatory standards focusing on workplace safety and equipment reliability have reinforced the need for robust motor solutions, propelling the market for air motors.

Report Scope

The report analyzes the Air Motors market, presented in terms of market value (US$ Thousand). The analysis covers the key segments and geographic regions outlined below.

Segments

Type (Vane Air Motors, Piston Air Motors, Gear Air Motors, Other Types); Application (Transportation Application, Chemical Application, Food & Beverage Application, Healthcare Application, Other Applications).

Geographic Regions/Countries

World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Vane Air Motors segment, which is expected to reach US$2.4 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 3.8%. The Piston Air Motors segment is also set to grow at 1.4% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, valued at $1.4 Billion in 2024, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 5.2% CAGR to reach $1.2 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2024 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Atlas Copco AB, Boston Gear, DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. Co. KG, Deprag, Inc., Eimco Elecon (India) Ltd. and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Air Motors Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Air Motors Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Air Motors Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Some of the 51 major companies featured in this Air Motors market report include:

  • Atlas Copco AB
  • Boston Gear
  • DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. Co. KG
  • Deprag, Inc.
  • Eimco Elecon (India) Ltd.
  • Fiam Utensili Pneumatici SpA
  • Fluimac S.r.l.
  • Fuji Tool
  • Graco, Inc.
  • HOLGER CLASEN GmbH & Co. KG
  • Huco Engineering Industries Ltd.
  • Ingersoll Rand Inc.
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • PTM mechatronics GmbH
  • Stryker Corporation

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • Global Economic Update
  • Air Motors - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Increasing Demand for Reliable Motor Solutions in Hazardous Environments Propels Growth
  • Expansion of Oil and Gas Industry Throws the Spotlight on Air Motors
  • Technological Advancements in Compact and Efficient Air Motor Designs Spur Growth
  • Rise in Automation in Manufacturing and Assembly Processes Drives Adoption
  • Emphasis on Energy Efficiency Expands Addressable Market Opportunity
  • Development of Portable and Handheld Air Motor Tools Generates Demand
  • Regulatory Standards for Workplace Safety Propel Market Growth
  • Innovations in Materials and Sealing Technologies Sustain Growth
  • Increasing Use of Compressed Air Systems in Industrial Settings Drives Adoption
  • Advancements in Vane, Piston, and Gear Motor Technologies Accelerate Demand
  • Growing Chemical Processing Industry Generates Opportunities for Air Motor Applications
  • Improvements in Maintenance and Longevity of Air Motors Generate Demand
  • Rising Adoption in Mining Industry Due to Safety Benefits Throws the Spotlight on Air Motors
  • Increasing Integration of Air Motors in Material Handling Applications Drives Growth
  • Technological Convergence in Industrial Equipment Generates New Opportunities
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • Table 1: World Air Motors Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
  • Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 3: World Historic Review for Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Air Motors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Vane Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 6: World Historic Review for Vane Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 7: World 15-Year Perspective for Vane Air Motors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Piston Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 9: World Historic Review for Piston Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Piston Air Motors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Gear Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 12: World Historic Review for Gear Air Motors by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 13: World 15-Year Perspective for Gear Air Motors by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 15: World Historic Review for Other Types by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Types by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Transportation Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 18: World Historic Review for Transportation Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 19: World 15-Year Perspective for Transportation Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Chemical Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 21: World Historic Review for Chemical Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Chemical Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food & Beverage Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 24: World Historic Review for Food & Beverage Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 25: World 15-Year Perspective for Food & Beverage Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Healthcare Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 27: World Historic Review for Healthcare Application by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 28: World 15-Year Perspective for Healthcare Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
  • Table 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • Table 30: World Historic Review for Other Applications by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2023 and % CAGR
  • Table 31: World 15-Year Perspective for Other Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2015, 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
CHINA
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
EUROPE
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
FRANCE
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
GERMANY
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2025 (E)
INDIA
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2025 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2025 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2025 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Air Motors Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2025 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Atlas Copco AB
  • Boston Gear
  • DEPRAG SCHULZ GMBH u. Co. KG
  • Deprag, Inc.
  • Eimco Elecon (India) Ltd.
  • Fiam Utensili Pneumatici SpA
  • Fluimac S.r.l.
  • Fuji Tool
  • Graco, Inc.
  • HOLGER CLASEN GmbH & Co. KG
  • Huco Engineering Industries Ltd.
  • Ingersoll Rand Inc.
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • PTM mechatronics GmbH
  • Stryker Corporation

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