Shotcrete Accelerator Market is expanding rapidly with Maclean introducing the first battery-electric ss5 BEV shotcrete sprayer and mobile concrete truck for underground mining

 

Shotcrete Accelerator is a high-pressure, ultra-violet liquid fertilizer accelerator that enables increased application success, greater surface bond strength, and higher mineralization rates. Mining is another major sector where shotcrete accelerator widely used. In the mining industry, contractors and engineers rely on shotcrete to seal the surface and provide an excellent option for long-term ground support. Mining activities around the world are increasing due to increase in tunnel construction, which is influenced by rapid urbanization. As a result of this, the demand for the shotcrete accelerator is likely to surge in the near future. Therefore, such factors can augment growth of the shotcrete accelerator market. Recently, in March 2021, Maclean launched the first battery-electric ss5 BEV shotcrete sprayer and mobile concrete truck for underground mining.

One of the major demands for shotcrete accelerators is from the construction and infrastructure industry. These accelerators are typically used in the dry process to increase early strength and reduce dust. The construction industry has witnessed significant growth over the years with rising urbanization in both developed and emerging economies. As per the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), India is expected to become the world’s third-largest construction market by 2022. According to the same source, India plans to spend around US$ 1.4 trillion on infrastructure projects through the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) from 2019 to 2023. Hence, such factors can stimulate growth of the shotcrete accelerator market.

A shotcrete accelerator system consists of a specially designed compressor. This unit has an inlet and an output. The inlet is connected to a compressor that is usually mounted on a pedestal. It has an inlet pipe that sends compressed air to the appropriate inlet manifold for the mixing or application. That being said, certain factors involved in the market can potentially limit its development in the near future. For instance, the limited performance of alkali-free shotcrete accelerators, as well as asset misappropriation in the construction industry, could impede growth of the shotcrete accelerator market.

Shotcrete accelerator systems produce fine dust that can be used for the formation of reinforced concrete. A shotcrete accelerator typically includes a flexible tube, which is located within a well-ventilated area. This flexible tube is located within the shotcrete accelerator system and is connected to the compressor by way of an air hose. When it comes to regional impact, Asia Pacific seems to be registering high growth concerning the shotcrete accelerator market. This is typically due to rising government investment in the infrastructure sector, especially in India and China. On the contrary, Europe is another key region with massive potential for shotcrete accelerator as there is the presence of a large number of mines.