Rotary and RF Rotary Joints Market by Rotary Joints Type (Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Slip Rings, Fiber Optic), Channel (Single Passage, Multi Passage), RF Rotary Joints Type (Coaxial, Waveguide), Application, Industry and Region - Global Forecast to 2029
The global rotary and RF rotary joints market is expected to reach USD 1.9 billion in 2029 from USD 1.5 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period. As automation gets integrated into more and more industries for enhanced efficiency, precision, and productivity, so is the associated requirement for a high-performance and reliable rotary joint. Design improvement, materials used and the technology applied in developing rotary joints have shown an overall increase in products durability and efficiencies, which drive the market growth. There are indications that a rotary joint market will increase with modernization of all industries since they are looking for better fluid-transfer solutions Hence, increased industrial automation in industries like manufacturing, automobiles, and aerospace directly drives the demand for advanced rotary joints.
Scope of the Report
Years Considered for the Study
2020-2029
Base Year
2023
Forecast Period
2024-2029
Units Considered
Value (USD Million)
Segments
By Rotary Joints Type, Channel, RF Rotary Joints Type, Application, Industry and Region
Regions covered
North America, Europe, APAC, RoW
"Hybrid segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period."
Hybrid is expected to have the highest growth rate in the segment for the rotary and RF rotary joints market. Hybrid RF rotary joints combine the advantages of coaxial and waveguide technologies and hence provide better performance in bandwidth, signal integrity, and output power handling capabilities. This makes them very suitable for demanding applications. Such hybrid joints have wide application areas-from the most prestigious satellite communications and radar systems to military and aerospace systems. They are especially preferred because they can handle many frequencies and types of signals. With the ever-increasing deployment of satellites in communications, navigation, and surveillance, there is a heightened call for reliable and high-performance rotary joints that would be able to maintain signal integrity in the rotating systems.
"Military segment is dominating the RF rotary joints market."
The military segment dominates the rotary and RF rotary joints due to the increasing demand for modern defense strategies that necessitate advanced communication and radar systems. RF rotary joints transmit high-frequency signals between the rotating and stationary components. They are used for military purposes in radar systems, vehicle-mounted communication systems, rotating cameras, and satellite communication-this all forms the backbone of modern defense operations. In addition, it may be noted that communication and surveillance are two of the most prominent strategic functions in military operations. RF Rotary Joints prevent these from being interrupted in any way, further underlining their importance to the military sector. With the rising demand for defense equipment, increasing defense spending, and modernization of military infrastructure, the need for reliable RF rotary joints is increasing.
"The North America is projected to dominate the rotary and RF rotary joints market."
The region has a very well-developed industrial base, particularly in the United States, with huge investments in high-precision machinery and equipment. This increases the demand for rotary joints in a wide range of applications. North America is a region which has high technological innovation and development. Continuous new developments in telecommunications, automation, robotics, and a host of other high-tech industries ensure strong demand for solutions in rotary joints.
By Company Type: Tier 1 - 40%, Tier 2 - 35%, and Tier 3 - 25%
By Designation: C-level Executives - 45%, Directors - 35%, and Others - 20%
By Region: North America- 40%, Europe - 30%, Asia Pacific- 20% and RoW- 10%
Moog Inc. (US), Kadant Inc. (US), Columbus McKinnon Corporation (US), Deublin Company (US), Dynamic Sealing Technologies Inc (US), Macartney Underwater Technology (Denmark), Cobham France SAS (France), Pasternack Enterprises Inc (US), Spinner GmbH (Germany), Spectrum Control (US), are some of the key players in the rotary and RF rotary joint market.
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the rotary and RF rotary joints market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
This research report categorizes the rotary and RF rotary joints market by rotary joint by channel (Single Passage, Multi Passage), by rotary joint by type (Hydraulic Rotary Joints, Pneumatic Rotary Joints, Water and Steam Rotary Joints, Slip Rings (Connecting, and Contactless), and Fiber Optic Rotary Joints (Single Mode, Multi Mode)), by RF rotary joint by type (Coaxial, Waveguide, and Hybrid), rotary joint by industry (Aerospace, Food & Beverages, Industrial Automation, Oil & Gas, Semiconductors, Power & Energy, Healthcare, and Others) RF rotary joint by application (Commercial, and Military) and by region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW). The report's scope covers detailed information regarding the major factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, influencing the growth of the rotary and RF rotary joints market. A detailed analysis of the key industry players has been done to provide insights into their business overview, solutions, and services; key strategies; Contracts, partnerships, agreements, new product & service launches, mergers and acquisitions; and recent developments associated with the rotary and RF rotary joints market. This report covers the competitive analysis of upcoming startups in the rotary and RF rotary joints market ecosystem.
Reasons to buy this report
The report will help market leaders and new entrants with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall rotary and RF rotary joints market and its subsegments. It will also help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
Analysis of key drivers (Increasing demand from communications systems in defense applications, Increasing demand for single-passage and multi-passage rotary joints in industrial automation sector, Increasing demand for multi-channel rotary joints in food & beverages industry), restraints (Mixing of rotary joints from different manufacturers on single piece of equipment cause leakage problems), opportunities (Rising demand for hybrid rotary joints in satellite communication applications, Expanding use of industrial robotics is driving the need for rotary joints), and challenges (Significant mechanical wear due to continuous rotation and exposure to harsh operating conditions Issues) influencing the growth of the rotary and RF rotary joints market
Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the rotary and RF rotary joints market
Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets - the report analyses the rotary and RF rotary joints market across varied regions.
Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the rotary and RF rotary joints market
Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies and service offerings of leading players like Moog Inc. (US), Kadant Inc. (US), Columbus McKinnon Corporation (US), Deublin Company (US), Dynamic Sealing Technologies Inc (US), Macartney Underwater Technology (Denmark), Cobham France SAS (France), Pasternack Enterprises Inc (US), Spinner GmbH (Germany), Spectrum Control (US) among others in the rotary and RF rotary joints market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION
1.3 STUDY SCOPE
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED
1.3.3 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED
1.5 UNIT CONSIDERED
1.6 LIMITATIONS
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS
1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1 RESEARCH DATA
2.1.1 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH
2.1.2 SECONDARY DATA
2.1.2.1 List of key secondary sources
2.1.2.2 Key data from secondary sources
2.1.3 PRIMARY DATA
2.1.3.1 Intended participants and key opinion leaders in primary interviews
2.1.3.2 Key data from primary sources
2.1.3.3 Key industry insights
2.1.3.4 Breakdown of primaries
2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH
2.3.1.1 Approach to estimate market size using bottom-up analysis (demand side)
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH
2.3.2.1 Approach to estimate market size using top-down analysis (supply side)
2.4 DATA TRIANGULATION
2.5 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS
2.7 RISK ANALYSIS
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN ROTARY AND RF ROTARY JOINTS MARKET
4.2 ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY TYPE
4.3 RF ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
4.4 ROTARY AND RF ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY END USE AND REGION
4.5 ROTARY AND RF ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY REGION
5 MARKET OVERVIEW
5.1 INTRODUCTION
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS
5.2.1 DRIVERS
5.2.1.1 Use of advanced radar and satellite communication systems
5.2.1.2 Increasing demand for single- and multi-passage rotary joints
5.2.1.3 Subsidies to encourage automation and digitization
5.2.1.4 Growing demand for multi-channel rotary joints in food & beverages industry
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS
5.2.2.1 Leakage and stagnation issues
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES
5.2.3.1 Expanding satcom communication infrastructure
5.2.3.2 Incorporation of rotary joints into robotics
5.2.4 CHALLENGES
5.2.4.1 Mechanical wear due to continuous rotation and exposure to harsh operating conditions issues
5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
5.5 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO
5.6 PRICING ANALYSIS
5.6.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY RF ROTARY JOINT TYPE
5.6.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF RF ROTARY JOINT TYPES
5.6.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF RF ROTARY JOINTS, BY REGION
5.7 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS
5.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS
5.8.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.1.1 Sealing technology
5.8.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.2.1 Impedance matching devices
5.8.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES
5.8.3.1 Fourth-generation military radars
5.8.3.2 Satellite thermal control systems
5.9 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
5.9.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY
5.9.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
5.9.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
5.9.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
5.9.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
5.10 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA
5.10.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS
5.10.2 BUYING CRITERIA
5.11 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS
5.11.1 US TISSUE MILL UPGRADED TO PT ROTARY JOINT TO EXTEND SEAL LIFE AND ENHANCE SAFETY
5.11.2 ECLIPSE ASSISTED SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURER WITH ADVANCED FRICTION TOOLS TO CONTROL RADIAL SEAL WALL DIMENSIONS
5.11.3 LOCAL MANUFACTURER HELPED GAZPROM ENHANCE DRILLING EQUIPMENT
5.11.4 NASA ASSISTED SPACE X LAUNCH SATELLITES FITTED WITH COOLING SYSTEMS TO ENSURE OPTIMAL FLOW OF COOLANTS
5.12 TRADE ANALYSIS
5.12.1 IMPORT DATA (HS CODE 7307)
5.12.2 EXPORT DATA (HS CODE 7307)
5.13 PATENT ANALYSIS
5.14 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024-2025
5.15 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE
5.15.1 TARIFF ANALYSIS
5.15.2 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS
5.15.3 STANDARDS
6 ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY CHANNEL
6.1 INTRODUCTION
6.2 SINGLE PASSAGE
6.2.1 RISING IMPLEMENTATION IN CNC MACHINES TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH
6.3 MULTI-PASSAGE
6.3.1 REDUCED LEAKAGE AND IMPROVED PROCESS CONTROL TO DRIVE DEMAND
7 RF ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY TYPE
7.1 INTRODUCTION
7.2 COAXIAL
7.2.1 EXPANDING AEROSPACE & DEFENSE SECTOR TO BOOST DEMAND
7.3 WAVEGUIDE
7.3.1 INCREASING DEPLOYMENT OF MOBILE SATCOM SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET
7.4 HYBRID
7.4.1 GROWING GENERATION OF TIDAL ENERGY TO AUGMENT SEGMENTAL GROWTH
8 ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY TYPE
8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.2 HYDRAULIC ROTARY JOINTS
8.2.1 RISING DEMAND FOR EFFICIENT FLUID TRANSFER SOLUTIONS IN CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES TO FOSTER SEGMENTAL GROWTH
8.3 PNEUMATIC ROTARY JOINTS
8.3.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR AUTOMATION AND EFFICIENCY IN MANUFACTURING SECTOR TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH
8.4 WATER AND STEAM ROTARY JOINTS
8.4.1 RISING NEED TO MANAGE HIGH-TEMPERATURE AND HIGH-PRESSURE FLUIDS TO DRIVE DEMAND
8.5 SLIP RINGS
8.5.1 CONTACT-BASED
8.5.1.1 Growing application in industrial machinery and manufacturing processes to boost demand
8.5.2 CONTACTLESS
8.5.2.1 Increasing demand for high-speed data transmission solutions to foster market growth
8.6 FIBER OPTIC ROTARY JOINTS
8.6.1 SINGLE-MODE
8.6.1.1 Rising application in wind turbines and high-definition video devices to drive market
8.6.2 MULTI-MODE
8.6.2.1 Increasing demand for high-quality imaging CT scanners and MRI machines to offer lucrative growth opportunities
9 ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY END USE
9.1 INTRODUCTION
9.2 AEROSPACE
9.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR DURABLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH
9.3 FOOD & BEVERAGE
9.3.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR PROCESSED AND PACKAGED FOODS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
9.4 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
9.4.1 RISING APPLICATION IN ROBOTIC AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS TO SPUR DEMAND
9.5 OIL & GAS
9.5.1 INCREASING DEMAND FOR DEEP WELLS AND LONG PIPELINES TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH
9.6 SEMICONDUCTOR
9.6.1 PRESSING NEED FOR CONSISTENT POWER SUPPLY AND UNINTERRUPTED DATA TRANSMISSION TO DRIVE MARKET
9.7 ENERGY & POWER
9.7.1 SURGING DEMAND FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY TO ACCELERATE DEMAND
9.8 HEALTHCARE
9.8.1 INCREASING APPLICATION IN LAPAROSCOPES AND CT SCANNERS TO DRIVE MARKET
9.9 OTHERS
10 RF ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
10.1 INTRODUCTION
10.2 COMMERCIAL
10.2.1 RISING APPLICATION IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND AIRBORNE SYSTEMS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH
10.3 MILITARY
10.3.1 GROWING RELIANCE ON ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH
11 ROTARY AND RF ROTARY JOINTS MARKET, BY REGION
11.1 INTRODUCTION
11.2 NORTH AMERICA
11.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA
11.2.2 US
11.2.2.1 Growing emphasis on offering advanced rotary unions to boost demand
11.2.3 CANADA
11.2.3.1 Rising focus on reducing carbon emissions to drive market
11.2.4 MEXICO
11.2.4.1 Expanding semiconductor industry to offer lucrative growth opportunities
11.3 EUROPE
11.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE
11.3.2 GERMANY
11.3.2.1 Growing investment in smart manufacturing technologies to spur demand
11.3.3 UK
11.3.3.1 Increasing adoption of Industry 4.0 practices to accelerate demand
11.3.4 FRANCE
11.3.4.1 Rising emphasis on developing renewable energy technologies to boost demand
11.3.5 REST OF EUROPE
11.4 ASIA PACIFIC
11.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC
11.4.2 CHINA
11.4.2.1 Increasing application in manufacturing and infrastructure sectors to boost demand
11.4.3 JAPAN
11.4.3.1 Government-led initiatives to support SMEs and strengthen manufacturing sector to drive markrt
11.4.4 SOUTH KOREA
11.4.4.1 Growing investment in aerospace and renewable energy sectors to boost demand
11.4.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
11.5 ROW
11.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ROW
11.5.2 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
11.5.2.1 Increasing investments in oil & gas and renewable energy sectors to boost demand
11.5.2.2 GCC
11.5.2.3 Africa and Rest of Middle East
11.5.3 SOUTH AMERICA
11.5.3.1 Rising focus on sustainability to drive market
12 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
12.1 OVERVIEW
12.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021-2024
12.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019-2023
12.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2O23
12.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS
12.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON
12.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.7.1 STARS
12.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS
12.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS
12.7.4 PARTICIPANTS
12.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023
12.7.5.1 Company footprint
12.7.5.2 Rotary joints type footprint
12.7.5.3 RF rotary joints type footprint
12.7.5.4 End use footprint
12.7.5.5 Region footprint
12.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023