Kiln shell scanner: Key market research findings
- APAC dominates the market geographically
- Need to comply with stringent legislations drives market growth
- Key vendors – LSmidth, Raytek, Thermoteknix, and ThyssenKrupp
Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global market for kiln shell scanners to grow at a CAGR of more than 3% between 2016 and 2020. The need to adhere to stringent regulations due to growing environmental concerns is driving the growing adoption of kiln shell scanners across the globe. The US EPA issues several recommendations on toxic emissions and fuel consumption of various major industries, such as cement, metals, and pulp and paper to name a few. It specifies particularly the optimal functioning of kilns, which consume the maximum energy and lead to the release of toxic by-products during the manufacturing process. The adoption of technologies like kiln shell scanners ensures the integrity of the kiln lining and gives valuable information about thermal emissions. During 2015, APAC accounted for around 43% of the overall market share to become the dominant shareholder in the global kiln shell scanner market. Various government initiatives such as the Make in India and the Made in China 2025 will contribute to the growth of the market in this region during the forecast period.
The new market research report from Technavio presents a breakdown and analysis of the kiln shell scanner segments based on the end-user.
“The use of cloud technology for the monitoring of kiln shell scanners is the latest trend in the global market. This provides an interactive platform for end-users with multiple options and constant real-time input about infrared emissions and thermograms. The captured data is consolidated into meaningful information to detect defects in refractory shell lining and problem areas such as red spots and hot spots, which facilitates better decision making. Cloud access provides a holistic picture of the kiln shell’s functioning capacity and impending problems,” says Bharath Kanniappan, Lead Analyst, Industrial Automation, Technavio Research.
By 2020, the minerals industry will account for over 58% of the overall market revenue to continue its dominance over the global market for kiln shell scanners. A kiln shell scanner is vital for maintaining kilns in mineral plants. It is essential to control and monitor plant operations, to increase profit margins, maintain safety standards, and increase production rates and quality. Rotary kilns and metallurgy chemistry kilns are commonly used kilns in the metals and metallurgical (minerals) industry. Depending on the fuel consumed, they are classified as coal-fired and gas-fired.
The key vendors in the global kiln shell scanner market include LSmidth, Raytek, Thermoteknix, and ThyssenKrupp. Established vendors in the market focus on expanding geographical reach, increasing production capacities, and upselling products by upgrading the existing ones. For instance, across 2014 and 2015, Honeywell invested in a new manufacturing plant in Pune, India, to design and manufacture automation products and solutions, including products for kiln shell monitoring. This new plant is Honeywell’s seventh plant in the country and shows its commitment to serve the local market.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report, Global Kiln Shell Scanner Market 2016-2020.
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