The global silver graphite market was valued at $119.2 million in 2021, and is projected to reach $204.5 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2031.
Silver-graphite contacts are powder metal composites of silver and 1-5 wt% graphite. They are made by press-sinter repressing or extrusion to high density with extremely good switching properties of welding resistance, low contact resistance, and good lubricity in sliding applications. Circuit breaker contacts must have low resistance, anti-welding characteristics, and switching life under overload and short circuit circumstances. Silver graphite as both moving and stationary contact begins to exhibit marginal contact resistance and an increased likelihood of contact welding when the rated continuous current is above 100A, a new contact material is required.
Nowadays, electrical equipment is considered to be practically essential for a significant number of operations related to the industrial sector, commercial sector, and sectors associated to home installations. It is gradually growing more complex. Because of this, there has unquestionably been a significant rise in the consolidation of numerous large-scale industries focused on circuit protection (MCB and MCCB) and general modern equipment protection. Several developing countries are running electrification programs to connect rural areas to the grid. Other countries are further trying to combine different grid zones to form a mega-countrywide grid. The increase in the availability of electricity is propelling fast-paced infrastructure development, leading to the availability of abundant electrical energy.
Increasing demand for high-voltage electrical contacts is driving the demand for these types of silver graphite. A switch that completes or breaks circuits that alter an electrical current using a secondary, low-voltage power source. They carry greater circuit loads than relays, are directly connected to high-voltage feeds, don't interrupt short circuits like circuit breakers, and carry higher circuit loads than relays. The surge in concern over continuous power supply is driving the demand for MCB, MCCB, and ACB. Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) is a circuit breaker that is used for protection where current ratings are lower. It can be used up to 125A circuits & like MCCBs it also offers protection against overload & short circuits through bimetal & solenoid. Increasing construction activities will further boost the demand for MCB and thus will boost the demand for silver graphite.
Earth leakage breakers are made up of these types of silver graphite. Current leakage is caused by faulty circuit design, poor installation, or damaged insulation. If this current leakage isn't found, it could cause electric shocks if someone accidentally contacts it. Priority is given to safety and security, particularly in regard to production procedures, infrastructure, and services that require little to no maintenance. The earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) is a safety tool for detecting earth leakage current and preventing electric shock.
Silver graphite tips with vertical graphite particle orientation are produced in a specific sequence: Extrusion to rods, cutting of double-thickness tips, burning out of graphite to a controlled layer thickness, and a second cutting to single tips. Such contact tips are especially well suited for applications that require, both a high weld resistance and a sufficiently high arc erosion resistance. For the attachment of silver graphite tips welding and brazing techniques are applied. silver graphite tips with vertical graphite orientation the contacts are assembled with single tips.
The silver graphite market is segmented into type, structure, application, and region. Depending on the type, the market is segmented into 1-5 μm, 5-40 μm, 20-160 μm, and Others. On the basis of graphite structure, the market is divided into vertical, parallel, and random. On the basis of application, the global silver graphite market is categorized into a circuit breaker, contactors, brushes, and Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The key players operating in the global silver graphite market are Carbon Brush Company Private Limited, Modison Limited, Fabricast, Inc, KARBOTECHNIK, Helwig Carbon Products, Inc., Guilin Coninst Electrical and Electronic Material Co. Ltd, Morgan Advanced Materials, Tirupati Carbon Products PVT LTD (TCP), St. Marys Carbon, and Umicore.
Silver-graphite contacts are powder metal composites of silver and 1-5 wt% graphite. They are made by press-sinter repressing or extrusion to high density with extremely good switching properties of welding resistance, low contact resistance, and good lubricity in sliding applications. Circuit breaker contacts must have low resistance, anti-welding characteristics, and switching life under overload and short circuit circumstances. Silver graphite as both moving and stationary contact begins to exhibit marginal contact resistance and an increased likelihood of contact welding when the rated continuous current is above 100A, a new contact material is required.
Nowadays, electrical equipment is considered to be practically essential for a significant number of operations related to the industrial sector, commercial sector, and sectors associated to home installations. It is gradually growing more complex. Because of this, there has unquestionably been a significant rise in the consolidation of numerous large-scale industries focused on circuit protection (MCB and MCCB) and general modern equipment protection. Several developing countries are running electrification programs to connect rural areas to the grid. Other countries are further trying to combine different grid zones to form a mega-countrywide grid. The increase in the availability of electricity is propelling fast-paced infrastructure development, leading to the availability of abundant electrical energy.
Increasing demand for high-voltage electrical contacts is driving the demand for these types of silver graphite. A switch that completes or breaks circuits that alter an electrical current using a secondary, low-voltage power source. They carry greater circuit loads than relays, are directly connected to high-voltage feeds, don't interrupt short circuits like circuit breakers, and carry higher circuit loads than relays. The surge in concern over continuous power supply is driving the demand for MCB, MCCB, and ACB. Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) is a circuit breaker that is used for protection where current ratings are lower. It can be used up to 125A circuits & like MCCBs it also offers protection against overload & short circuits through bimetal & solenoid. Increasing construction activities will further boost the demand for MCB and thus will boost the demand for silver graphite.
Earth leakage breakers are made up of these types of silver graphite. Current leakage is caused by faulty circuit design, poor installation, or damaged insulation. If this current leakage isn't found, it could cause electric shocks if someone accidentally contacts it. Priority is given to safety and security, particularly in regard to production procedures, infrastructure, and services that require little to no maintenance. The earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) is a safety tool for detecting earth leakage current and preventing electric shock.
Silver graphite tips with vertical graphite particle orientation are produced in a specific sequence: Extrusion to rods, cutting of double-thickness tips, burning out of graphite to a controlled layer thickness, and a second cutting to single tips. Such contact tips are especially well suited for applications that require, both a high weld resistance and a sufficiently high arc erosion resistance. For the attachment of silver graphite tips welding and brazing techniques are applied. silver graphite tips with vertical graphite orientation the contacts are assembled with single tips.
The silver graphite market is segmented into type, structure, application, and region. Depending on the type, the market is segmented into 1-5 μm, 5-40 μm, 20-160 μm, and Others. On the basis of graphite structure, the market is divided into vertical, parallel, and random. On the basis of application, the global silver graphite market is categorized into a circuit breaker, contactors, brushes, and Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
The key players operating in the global silver graphite market are Carbon Brush Company Private Limited, Modison Limited, Fabricast, Inc, KARBOTECHNIK, Helwig Carbon Products, Inc., Guilin Coninst Electrical and Electronic Material Co. Ltd, Morgan Advanced Materials, Tirupati Carbon Products PVT LTD (TCP), St. Marys Carbon, and Umicore.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
- This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the silver graphite market analysis from 2021 to 2031 to identify the prevailing silver graphite market opportunities.
- Market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
- Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders to make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
- An in-depth analysis of the silver graphite market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
- Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
- Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
- The report includes an analysis of the regional as well as global silver graphite market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.
Key Market Segments
By Graphite Structure
- Vertical
- Parallel
- Random
By Type
- 1-5 μm
- 5-40 μm
- 20-160 μm
- Others
By Application
- Circuit Breakers
- Contactors
- Brushes
- Others
By Region
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- UK
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- LAMEA
- Brazil
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of LAMEA
Key Market Players
- Carbon Brush Company Private Limited
- Modison Limited
- Fabricast, Inc.
- KARBOTECHNIK
- Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.
- Guilin Coninst Electrical & Electronic Material Co., Ltd.
- Morgan Advanced Materials
- Tirupati Carbon Products PVT LTD.
- St Marys Carbon
- umicore
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
CHAPTER 4: SILVER GRAPHITE MARKET, BY TYPE
CHAPTER 5: SILVER GRAPHITE MARKET, BY GRAPHITE STRUCTURE
CHAPTER 6: SILVER GRAPHITE MARKET, BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 7: SILVER GRAPHITE MARKET, BY REGION
CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
List of Tables
List of Figures
Executive Summary
According to the report titled, “Silver Graphite Market," The silver graphite market was valued at $119.2 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $204.5 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2031.The silver graphite market was valued at $119.2 million in 2021 and is estimated to reach $204.5 million by 2031, exhibiting a CAGR of 5.6% from 2022 to 2031. Silver-graphite contacts are powder metal composites that also contain 1% to 5% graphite. They offer excellent welding resistance switching characteristics, low contact resistance, and superior lubricity in sliding applications. They are produced through extrusion or press-sintering with high density. The most popular silver alloys are the silver tungsten (AgW) and silver graphite (AgC) systems. Of these, low voltage switches and molded case circuit breaker contact systems often use silver graphite combinations with graphite ranging from 2% to 6%. The particle orientations of graphite allow for many combinations of silver and graphite.
Silver-graphite contacts are powder metal composites of silver and 1-5 wt% graphite. They are made by press-sinter repressing or extrusion to high density with extremely good switching properties of welding resistance, low contact resistance, and good lubricity in sliding applications. Circuit breaker contacts must have low resistance, anti-welding characteristics, and switching life under overload and short circuit circumstances. Silver graphite as both moving and stationary contact begins to exhibit marginal contact resistance and an increased likelihood of contact welding when the rated continuous current is above 100A, a new contact material is required. Changing the stationary contact to silver graphite is usual. The benefits of silver-graphite include low resistance due to its high silver concentration, which leaves no residue oxides on the contact surface, and anti-welding due to graphite's presence.
Increased investment in the power generation sector especially from renewable energy sources is driving the demand for circuit breakers. Renewable energy sources such as photovoltaic and wind generators require a dedicated protection system. Hence, the circuit breaker is widely used in renewable energy systems. The circuit breaker is one of the most important and critical components in an electrical system. It ensures power system protection and regulates the power supply. In addition, the need for power has been growing every day in recent years. Circuit breakers are useful in the transmission and distribution of power supply. In addition, governments all over the world are launching a number of efforts to build effective and intelligent power systems in response to the surge in the need to conserve electricity.
Silver graphite dispersion electrolyte is especially used for coating connector contacts in high-power applications like high-power charging (HPC). Silver graphite coatings are widely used in the automobile industry. The increase in population is driving the demand for automobiles which is projected to provide a lucrative opportunity for silver graphite. In addition, silver graphite dust can cause short circuits since it is electrically conductive, and accumulations of dust on electrical equipment can do the same. This may hinder market growth.
Large power networks and a vast array of electrical equipment are connected to make up the contemporary power system. A strong fault current will pass through circuit breakers as well as the actual power network during a short circuit fault or any other kind of electrical fault (such as electric cable problems). The networks and equipment may be irreversibly harmed by this high current. The need for circuit breakers is being driven by rising power industry investment and rising demand for a secure and dependable power supply.
The market leaders of all types of silver graphite products have their headquarters in the U.S. North America is projected to observe stable growth, with the U.S. leading the region's market. The increase in sales of consumer electronic and renewable energy projects is expected to lead the market. Ongoing developments in silver graphite brush by numerous reputed manufacturers is estimated to propel the demand for silver graphite brush in the North America market. North America is likely to account for 25.7% of the total market share in 2021. Further, favorable government regulations are encouraging companies in the North American region are expanding its presence, which is expected to drive the growth of the market.
Europe is one of the major players in the electrical and renewable energy generation industry. In the European region, various countries such as Germany, the UK, France, and others have set their target of zero-emission of carbon dioxide by 2050, which has increased the renewable energy projects in the region which is projected to drive the demand for silver graphite in the region. Rise in awareness regarding the harmful effects of fossil fuels on the environment, a surge in government initiatives to promote the adoption of clean and green energy, an increase in public and private efforts to curb carbon emission, and a surge in the adoption of green energy among the consumers are the major factors expected to foster the growth of the global renewable energy. Increased renewable energy generation activities are driving the demand for silver graphite in the region. A rise in industrialization and urbanization in the developing countries in Asia-Pacific such as China and India is expected to drive the demand for various renewable energy sources like wind energy and solar energy during the forecast period. Government initiatives are playing a crucial role in the adoption of renewable energy across various end-user applications. These factors are driving the demand for silver graphite in the region.
- By type, the silver graphite market is segmented into 1-5 μm, 5-40 μm, 20-160 μm, and Others. On the basis of graphite structure, the silver graphite market is divided into vertical, parallel, and random. The application covered in the report are circuit breaker, contactors, brushes, and Region-wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA.
- The key players operating in the global silver graphite market are Carbon Brush Company Private Limited, Modison Limited, Fabricast, Inc, KARBOTECHNIK, Helwig Carbon Products, Inc., Guilin Coninst Electrical and Electronic Material Co. Ltd, Morgan Advanced Materials, irupati Carbon Products PVT LTD (TCP), St. Marys Carbon, and Umicore
KEY FINDINGS OF THE STUDY
- By graphite structure, the parallel segment emerged as the global leader in 2021 in terms of revenue and is anticipated to be the largest market during the forecast period.
- On the basis of type, the 20-160 μm emerged as the global leader and is projected as the fastest-growing segment.
- By Application, contactors have garnered a major market share i.e. 34.2% in 2021, and is projected to grow at healthy growth rate.
- Region wise, Asia-Pacific is the major consumer of silver graphite and is projected as the fastest growing region.
Companies Mentioned
- Carbon Brush Company Private Limited
- Modison Limited
- Fabricast, Inc.
- KARBOTECHNIK
- Helwig Carbon Products, Inc.
- Guilin Coninst Electrical & Electronic Material Co., Ltd.
- Morgan Advanced Materials
- Tirupati Carbon Products PVT LTD.
- St Marys Carbon
- umicore
Methodology
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They are also in professional corporate relations with various companies that allow them greater flexibility for reaching out to industry participants and commentators for interviews and discussions.
They also refer to a broad array of industry sources for their secondary research, which typically include; however, not limited to:
- Company SEC filings, annual reports, company websites, broker & financial reports, and investor presentations for competitive scenario and shape of the industry
- Scientific and technical writings for product information and related preemptions
- Regional government and statistical databases for macro analysis
- Authentic news articles and other related releases for market evaluation
- Internal and external proprietary databases, key market indicators, and relevant press releases for market estimates and forecast
Furthermore, the accuracy of the data will be analyzed and validated by conducting additional primaries with various industry experts and KOLs. They also provide robust post-sales support to clients.
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 450 |
| Published | December 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2021 - 2031 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 119.2 million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 204.5 million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 5.5% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
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