Overview of Linear Actuator Market and its Growth

Linear actuator is an electric actuator that converts the rotating motion of the motor into linear motion. Widely used in factory automation, healthcare, agriculture and construction industries. In recent years, the demand for linear actuators has increased due to the growth in manufacturing automation. This paper discusses the current situation, trends and forecasts of the linear actuator market.

Market size and growth

According to the electric linear Actuator Market analysis report, in 2016, the global electric linear actuator market was worth $850 million and will reach $1.082 billion by the end of 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 3.89% between 2019 and 2025. High demand for automation in various industries including automotive, food & Beverage, and healthcare is driving the growth of the linear actuator market.

An electric linear actuator is an electro-mechanical device consisting of an electric motor, a linear guide rail, and a driving mechanism that is used to convert electrical energy into linear displacement through mechanical transmission, electromagnetic, or thermal expansion to provide linear push/pull motion. Key specifications include the intended application, drive type, motor type, mounting configuration, and other physical dimensions and electrical characteristics. When machine parts, tools, etc. need to be controlled to move to a specific position, electric linear actuators are mainly used in automation applications.

Product type

Based on product type, the linear actuator market is segmented into electric linear actuators, pneumatic linear actuators, and hydraulic linear actuators. Electric linear actuators accounted for the largest market share in 2019 due to their high efficiency and low maintenance costs. Electric linear actuators are widely used in aerospace, defense and industrial automation applications. Pneumatic and hydraulic linear actuators are also becoming increasingly popular due to their robust construction and high force capabilities.

Motor type

On the basis of motor type, the linear actuator market is segmented into DC motors and stepper motors. In 2016, the revenue proportion of DC electric linear actuators was about 83.2%. With the field of DC motors, it dominated the market in 2019 because of its low cost and easy operation. Electric linear actuators can be used in industrial, medical, commercial and other fields. Electric linear actuators are the most widely used in the industrial field, accounting for about 50% of sales in 2016.

Regional analysis

Globally, the electric linear actuator industry market is concentrated. Some companies such as IAI, Parker, THK, LINAK, SKF are known for the excellent performance of their electric linear actuators and related services. Based on region, the linear actuator market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South America. Due to the increasing demand for automation in China, India and Japan, the Asia Pacific region is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period. At the same time, North America accounted for about 28.6% of the sales market share in 2016, which is remarkable in the global electric linear actuator industry.

Due to the increasing demand for automation, the linear actuator market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. Electric linear actuators are expected to dominate the market due to their high efficiency and low maintenance costs. The increasing adoption of linear actuators in various industries such as medical aviation and agriculture is also expected to boost the market growth.