Flame Detector Market by Product Type (Single UC, Single IR, Dual IR, Triple IR, Multi IR), Industry (industrial, commercial), Technology Type Flame Detectors (ultraviolet (UV), ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR), multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR), and visual flame imaging), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South America), Global Forecast 2020 to 2030

Owing to benefits such as ability to withstand higher risk of fire, ability to detect long distance fires, flame detectors satisfying process and site performance requirements, and ability to mitigate consequences, flame detectors are experiencing rapid adoption as opposed to detection technology alternatives, thus fostering the growth of global flame detector market.

The global market for the Flame Detector is anticipated to develop at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2 % throughout the course of the forecast, to reach USD 56.06 billion by 2030.

Covid-19 Impact & Market Status

The complete and partial lockdown due to the pandemic hardly hit the demand and supply side of the global flame detectors market. The supply side was further affected by demand side facing issues such as reduced disposable incomes, reduced demand from end customers, increased uncertainties and more. However flame detectors are taking global fight against the economic downturn experienced during the pandemic which are manufactured in locations including US, Germany, UK, Ireland, Japan, and other markets.

Single UC Flame Detector Type to Emerge as the Most Lucrative Segment

Based on various approaches the market is classified into different product types such as Single UC, Single IR, Dual IR, Triple IR, and Multi IR. Among these the Single UC flame detector product type segment accounted for highest market share owing to potential industrial benefits. Owing to key factors such as high usage rates, market penetration, availability, new launches addressing current challenges the Single UC segment is witnessing increased growth in global flame detectors market.

Ultraviolet Technology Segment To Gather Highest Market Share

Based on various approaches the market is classified into different Technology Type Flame Detectors such as Ultraviolet (UV), Ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR), Multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR), and Visual flame imaging. Among these the Ultraviolet flame detector segment held the highest market share of global flame detector market in 2020 and is poised for substantial growth in future. The growth of this segment in the market is due to high adoption, high spectral range of approximately 180-260 nanometers, quick response, good sensitivity are some features increasing its demand in the market.

Industrial Applications to Ensure Revenue Maximization

Based on various approaches the market is classified into different industrial application areas such as Industrial and Commercial areas. The industrial applications accounted for maximum shares in oil and gas, chemicals, energy, etc

North American Region to Render Ample Investment Avenues

North America is expected to be the biggest region in terms of revenue and market share in global flame detector market and poised for substantial growth in forecasted years. North America has emerged as the biggest technology hub in the world, federal government making stringent rules regarding safety, and companies adopting compliance safety monitoring protocols, presence of prominent technology solutions providers like United Technologies, Honeywell, Emerson Electric etc. These are some key factors leading the development of North America in global flame detectors market.

Flame detectors are witnessing large scale inclusion in the oil and gas industry which has high risk of hazardous process and manufacturing practices

Rapid end-use applications such as oil & gas, chemicals, aerospace, manufacturing, logistics, defense, etc are fostering remarkable progress in global flame detector market.

Advantages such as superlative flame sensing and monitoring capabilities for most common industrial fuels, false alarm immunity, longer detection range and response time than various flame detection technology alternatives available today, large field of view (FOV), and self-diagnostics meeting highest reliability standards are encouraging further adoption of global flame detector. 

Flame detector is a sensor that detects and responds to a flame or fire caused from wide range of processing, manufacturing, and other hazardous processes in different industries. The flame detectors have the ability to respond to the most common industrial fuels preventing catastrophic fires and further consequences. It detects most common fuels like alcohols, diesel, gasoline, jet fuels, ethylene, hydrogen, sulphur, and other fuels. The flame detectors satisfy all the industrial process and plant flame detection requirements. Flame detector is therefore extensively used across various industries.

Factors such as rising adoption of wireless technologies, supportive government policies, industries stringent adopting government safety regulations, increasing human & property loss due to sudden fires in processing and manufacturing plants and other industries are some key factors driving the global flame detectors market.

However, false alarms, inability of flame detectors to detect industrial fuels leading to catastrophic fires, low detection time and limited distance coverage are likely to hamper the global flame detector market. Nevertheless, advanced flame detectors coming up in the market addressing current challenges, government initiatives, rising adoption of wireless technology, robust flame detectors constructed with plus features addressing extreme weather challenges are anticipated to be growth opportunity to the global flame detector market.

The key manufacturers and suppliers of flame detectors and leaders in the global flame detector market are Spectrex, Minimax Viking, Micropack Engineering, Robert Bosch, MSA, Hochiki, Emerson Electric, United Technologies, Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, and Halma well-established and emerging players in the global flame detector market. These manufacturers operate internationally selling high quality products prominent for heavy applications in the industry. The products provided by these firms fulfil their needs and are technically feasible with latest upgrades. As an effective marketing strategy the enterprises focus on personalization marketing, M&A activities as a strategy to create customized solutions. In addition to this, the firms are undertaking research and innovation to come up with new products with higher efficiencies. Moreover, to achieve consumer acceptances, target customer needs, and customer’s preferred usages, the market players are implementing suitable market strategies and coming up with different solutions. With advanced solutions the firms try to address immediate business needs. 

Latest Innovations in the Global Flame Detector Market: a Snapshot

• InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und Messtechnik a manufacturing firm based in Dresden, Germany has recently launched digital detector for easy system integration with efficient signal processing, and advanced electromagnetic capability. It does gas analysis and flame detection and can detect the most common industrial fuels. Moreover, it offers high sensitivity and a good signal-to-noise ratio.
• Emerson, Inc has introduced Rosemount open path gas detection technology for advanced safety and offering reduced downtime. The detectors offer performance reliability over wide areas in extreme environments, and have an easy, fast installation and commissioning process. The detector uses UV technology to detect most common industrial toxic gases sulphide and ammonia.

Flame Detector Market Scope

Key Segments of the Global Flame Detector Market

Product Type Overview, (USD Billion)

• Single UC
• Single IR
• Dual IR
• Triple IR
• Multi IR

Technology Type Flame Detectors Overview, (USD Billion)

• Ultraviolet (UV)
• Ultraviolet/infrared (UV/IR
• Multi-spectrum infrared (MSIR)
• Visual flame imaging

Industry Overview,  (USD Billion)

• Industrial
• Commercial

Regional Overview,  (USD Billion)

North America

• U.S
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• France
• UK
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Japan
• Rest of Asia Pacific

South America

• Mexico
• Brazil
• Rest of South America

Middle East and South Africa