The mechanical differential lock is
integrated within the differential of the vehicle, which enables the
driver to lock both half shafts making them function as a single shaft.
In muddy terrain, the differential lock is very useful, as the same
amount of torque can be generated in both wheels with greater traction.
The global market for mechanical differential lock
is likely to expand significantly during the forecast period due to the
increasing preference among consumers toward off-road touring and
competition among the powertrain and power differential manufacturers.
Higher road traction of vehicles with lock differentials is
significantly boosting the mechanical lock differential market. Other
alternatives of the mechanical differential lock include the electronic
lock differential; however, the higher cost and lower lifespan of the
electronic differential lock are likely to drive the mechanical
differential lock market for automotive during the forecast period.
Development of wheel hub motors is expected to be a major threat to the
mechanical differential lock market for automotive, as the application
of wheel hub motors completely eliminates the conventional powertrain
from the vehicle along with power differential of the vehicle. Moreover,
mechanical differential locks are utilized in sports utility vehicles
and light commercial vehicles, thus a rise in popularity of SUVs and
LCVs in the Americas is anticipated to drive the mechanical differential
lock market for automotive in these regions during the forecast period.
The global mechanical differential lock
market for automotive can be segmented based on lock type, operation,
sales channel, vehicle type, and region. In terms of lock type, the
pneumatic differential lock segment is projected to dominate the
mechanical lock differential market owing to its high reliability and
ability to perform under highly arduous conditions. The pneumatic
differential lock is driven by an air compressor which activates the
differential lock, while the cable operated mechanical differential lock
is considered less efficient and reliable than the pneumatic
differential lock.
In terms of operation, the manually
operated mechanical differential lock segment is likely to expand
significantly during the forecast period. Manually operated mechanical
differential locks are cost-effective as compared to automatically
operated mechanical differential locks. Moreover, automatically operated
mechanical differential locks are integrated in luxury or premium
vehicles.
Based on sales channel, the OEM segment
is expected to hold a major share of the mechanical differential lock
market for automotive, owing to lesser usage of differential locks, thus
resulting in less wear and tear. Mechanically operated differential
lock possess higher life span thus its consumption is lesser in
aftermarket sales channel, while the OEM segment is expanding
consistently, thus boosting the mechanical differential market.
In terms of vehicle type, the passenger
vehicle segment is likely to hold a prominent share of the mechanical
differential lock market for automotive. Furthermore, a rise in demand
for vehicles to be utilized in the defense sector is a key factor
driving the differential lock market, as most defense vehicles are
four-wheel drive vehicles integrated with differential locks. In the
passenger vehicle segment, the SUVs sub-segment is expected to hold a
prominent share. In the commercial vehicle segment, the light commercial
vehicles sub-segment is likely to hold a significant share, owing to
the rise in penetration of four-wheel drivetrain in light commercial
vehicles.
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