A lock washer is a thin diskoshaped plate with a hole in the center that is used to disperse the weight of a threaded fastener. Its outside diameter is usually around twice as large as its inner diameter, which varies depending on the design. Steel is the most widely utilized metal in the manufacture of washers. Carbon steel, spring steel, and stainless steel are among the steel types utilized in the manufacture of washers. Metals such as copper, brass, aluminum, titanium, bronze, zinc, and iron are also available for these washers. The two most common lock washer kinds are split and teeth lock washers.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Lock Washer Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and inodepth study of the manufacturing and construction industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the lock washer market with detailed market segmentation by type, application, and geography. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading lock washer market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
- On the basis of type, the market is segmented as split lock washer, tooth lock washer, and others.
- On the basis of application, the market is segmented as automotive, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and equipment, transportation, oil and gas, marine, metal and mining, and others.
Drivers
- Shifting focus of manufacturers on the development of highly efficient and costoeffective lock washers
- Increasing demand for efficient and sustainable lock washers from emerging economies
- Rise in the prices of steel and continuous fluctuations of foreign currency exchange rates
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2019 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, AsiaoPacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America. The lock washer market by each region is later subosegmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i. e. , drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trends. The report also provides exhaustive Porter's Five Forces analysis, highlighting the factors affecting the lock washer market in these regions
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON LOCK WASHER MARKET
The outbreak of the COVID-19 has severely impacted the manufacturing, and construction industries, which resulted in lower product sales in the year 2020. The lock washer market players struggled to gain profits by selling their products worldwide. Further, the shutdown of various plants and factories has affected the global supply chains and negatively impacted the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and declined the sales for specific periods. However, in the beginning of the 2021 market normalized the sale volume with an increase in construction and manufacturing activities.
MARKET PLAYERS
The report covers key developments in the lock washer market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from lock washer market is anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for lock washer in the global market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the lock washer market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
- DiscoLock Europe Limited
- Hangzhou spring washer co. , ltd.
- HEICO group
- ITW Shakeproof Group Plastite
- International Industrial Springs
- KD Fasteners, Inc.
- NordoLock International AB
- Midwest Acorn Nut Company
- Phoenix Specialty
- Schnorr GmbH