Global Safety Switch Market Size By Product Type (Contact Switch, Non-contact Switch), By Safety System (Emergency Shutdown Systems, High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems), By Vertical (Oil & Gas, Energy & Power), By Geographic Scope and Forecast

Safety Switch Market Size And Forecast

Safety Switch Market size was valued at USD 1.4 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 1.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.4% from 2023 to 2030.

The increasing usage of safety switches in categories such as food and beverage, mining, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and automotive is propelling the Safety Switch Market forward. One of the key drivers for the  Safety Switch Market is strict safety rules to safeguard employees in industrial industries. Safety sensors and switches are used in a variety of manufacturing processes, including assembly, material handling, conveyor systems, and transport systems. Thus, over the projection period, demand for these safety switches will be fueled by the adoption of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly systems.

Global Safety Switch Market Definition

A safety switch is a device that shuts down the power supply immediately if an electrical problem is detected. This decreases the risk of electrical fires, electric shock, damage, and death by immediately turning off the power supply. As a result, these switches are widely used in a variety of industries, including pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and aerospace. Furthermore, many organisations use safety switches in the workplace to avoid work-related dangers, protect employees, and achieve corporate safety regulations. The rising use of safety switches in sectors such as food and beverage, mining, and automotive is driving market growth.

Furthermore, the advent of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly systems is boosting sales of these switches. Furthermore, governments in both developed and developing nations are introducing safety standards, which are having a beneficial influence on the industry. To guarantee the safety of equipment and workers, some nations have made the installation of safety switches necessary for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Furthermore, the expansion of numerous end-use sectors such as oil and gas, healthcare, chemical, food and beverage, and so on is positively impacting the need for safety switches.

Global Safety Switch Market Overview

With a rising preference for digitalized technology, global industrial automation is predicted to skyrocket in the next years. In addition, with rising staff costs, there will be a strong demand for developing automated solutions for failure management in the future. The rising desire to reduce the risk of accidents at industrial sites is boosting market demand in the next years, with burgeoning high demand for efficient automation solutions such as the usage of an automated safety switch. The market is likely to increase rapidly in the next years as technology advances. Furthermore, the growing desire to reduce total manufacturing costs is boosting market demand, as is increased automation in industries. As a result, automation enables organisations to obtain real-time information on processes, allowing for continuous monitoring. The rise of the industrial internet of things (IIoT) is boosting the usage of automation in businesses and, as a result, market development in the next years.

fast urbanisation, in tandem with worldwide population growth, has resulted in city expansion, complicated infrastructure construction, fast industry, and technology developments to fulfil consumers’ shifting requirements. This is owing to the urban population’s changing living conditions in order to keep up with the quick pace of city life. Furthermore, since larger cities need more energy to meet the demands of their enormous populations, there is a significant demand for infrastructures. With advancements in the infrastructure sector (residential, commercial, and industrial), market demand for safety switches is likely to rise over the forecast period and in the following years.

Technological advancement has increased the number of production units equipped with heavy machinery. The expanding economies of developing and emerging nations are offering chances for the establishment of new manufacturing facilities. As a result, the demand for safety switches for use in manufacturing facilities is expected to rise throughout the forecast period. Furthermore, the desire for a safer working environment drives the demand for safety switches. These safety switches are critical for the safe and effective operation of hazardous locations including grain elevators, offshore drilling, petrochemical and waste treatment plants, paint booths and hazardous waste processing facilities. However, safety switches require routine maintenance, which might incur additional expenditures. The durability of switches varies according on their switching circumstance. The switch’s performance might also be impacted by rough handling. If each terminal of the wire is not correctly linked, it might have a negative influence on the external circuit, resulting in switch damage.

Global Safety Switch Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Safety Switch Market is Segmented on the basis of Product Type, Safety System, Vertical, and Geography.

Safety Switch Market, By Product Type

• Contact Switch
• Non-contact Switch

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Contact Switch and Non-contact Switch. The Non-contact Safety Switch segment is widely utilised on a global scale. Non-contact safety switches complete or break the circuit without the usage of conductive contacts. It can be utilised to safeguard personnel in potentially dangerous regions during machine guarding activities. Non-contact safety switches are preferred because they last longer and require less maintenance. They are also shock-proof and can sustain higher amounts of vibration, as well as being somewhat tamper-proof.

Safety Switch Market, By Safety System

• Emergency Shutdown Systems
• High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems
• Burner Management Systems
• Fire & Gas Monitoring Systems
• Turbomachinery Control Systems

Based on Safety System, the market is segmented into Emergency Shutdown Systems, High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems, Burner Management Systems, Fire & Gas Monitoring Systems, Turbomachinery Control Systems. During the projected period, the Fire & Gas Monitoring Systems sector is predicted to grow at the fastest CAGR. In the event of a fire, fire-rated switch disconnectors preserve the power to critical equipment, allowing for the safe evacuation of buildings, parking lots, construction sites, and other public locations. The emergency shutdown system sector has also contributed to the expansion of the Safety Switch Market in recent years, and its revenue is expected to increase during the forecast period. An emergency shutdown switch’s goal is to decrease current threats to people, labour, or machinery caused by machine operation. In the case of an emergency, an emergency shutdown switch is linked to the circuit of a mechanical or electrical system, where the circuits cuts and disconnects the power supply to the machine.

Safety Switch Market, By Vertical

• Oil & Gas
• Energy & Power
• Chemical
• Pharmaceutical
• Metal & Mining
• Water & Wastewater Treatment
• Food & Beverage
• Others

Based on Vertical, the market is segmented into Oil & Gas, Energy & Power, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Metal & Mining, Water & Wastewater Treatment, Food & Beverage, Others. The oil and gas sector segment employs high-performance safety switches to assure the safety and continuation of machinery and processes. Safety switches can avoid overspill or run dry situations. Explosions and failures in the oil and gas sector have resulted in hazardous outcomes. As a result, the oil and gas sectors constructed safety switches to detect even the tiniest amounts of liquid, preventing costly damage, loss of service, and downtime.

Safety Switch Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Based on Regional Analysis, the Safety Switch Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Safety Switch industry in Europe is predicted to develop at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to severe safety regulations imposed by regulatory authorities, which have a favourable influence on the industry. Many businesses utilise safety switches in the workplace to prevent work-related risks, safeguard personnel, and achieve required safety requirements. Industrial equipment safety in North America has seen a significant transition in recent years. Governments and several agencies have implemented stronger occupational safety requirements. As a result, the Safety Switch Market will rise throughout the forecast period.

Key Players

The “Global Safety Switch Market” study report will provide a valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are General Electric, Fortress Interlocks, Schneider Electric, Emerson, BERNSTEIN, Honeywell, Eaton, EUCHNER, IDEC, IDEM, Pepperl+Fuchs, R. Stahl AG, Rockwell.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated for such major players wherein our analysts provide an insight to the financial statements of all the major players, along with its product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share and market ranking analysis of the above-mentioned players globally.

Key Developments

• In June 2023, Schneider Electric released a new version of its flagship Square D safety switch offer, VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch, bringing new features and refreshed design to the trusted offering. The new VisiPacT heavy duty safety switch (30-200A) includes new standard features such as a viewing window, hook stick handle, QR code for quick access to information, and touch safe barriers.
• In November 2022, Siemens refreshed its Scalance XC-/XR-300 series Industrial Ethernet Switches, incorporating advanced functionalities for future industrial networks. This update extends to compact models and 19-inch control cabinet variants under the designations Scalance XC-/XCM-300 and Scalance XR-/XRM-300 respectively.
• In December 2020, Rockwell launched their Allen-Bradley Guardmaster 440G-EZ electromagnetic interlocking switch which provides the physical interlocking of guard doors and allows access to a potentially hazardous area only when the area is safe.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Safety Switch Market. We cover the major impacting factors that are responsible for driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

The image provided would further help to get information about Porter’s five forces framework providing a blueprint for understanding the behavior of competitors and a player’s strategic positioning in the respective industry. The porter’s five forces model can be used to assess the competitive landscape in Global Safety Switch Market gauge the attractiveness of a certain sector, and assess investment possibilities.