Disconnect Switch Market Trends

Growth Drivers

• Usage of Disconnect Switch in Vehicles – Installing battery disconnect switches is the same as installing a complete relay system in the vehicle which has two detachable keys included that aid in preventing battery drain when maintaining and storing automobiles or trucks.
• Growing Aerospace Industry- The autopilot disconnect switch, or AP disconnect switch, is a crucial part found in the cockpit of an airplane that is used to activate or deactivate the autopilot system.
• Increasing Application in Railway- Disconnect switches are used in all electrified railway applications and are significantly more prevalent in light rail systems since it is less expensive to produce use less energy, and carry out power conversions by efficient hardware systems at substations.
• Surging Need for Workers Safety in Industries- Disconnect switches give the ability to safeguard personnel from potentially harmful power surges or variations by completely shutting off the circuit.

Challenges

• Stringent Safety Regulations – Disconnect switches need to meet a set of requirements to guarantee correct design and operation such as the OSHA regulations according to which the disconnecting method must be within line of sight, there must be heavy-duty motor-rated, and all disconnect switches must be lockable. Besides this, according to the National Electrical Code (NEC), every motor or piece of manufacturing equipment must have a safety switch visible from it, including the enclosure's protection against live parts and the contact position's clear indication, and must be visible in 50 feet or less of the equipment.
• Challenges associated with the adoption of new technology may limit innovations
• Environmental concerns may drive the adoption of other sustainable solutions