Market Trends of Automotive Airbag Inflators

Earlier, airbag systems were mainly included in luxury vehicles. However, this is now changing due to increasing pressure from regulators, a competitive market, and growing consumer concerns about safety. These pressures reinforce the long-term significance of automakers including airbag systems in every vehicle, regardless of its market segment.

An important component of an airbag system is the airbag inflator, as it deploys the airbag to protect passengers in the event of a crash. Therefore, the growing demand for airbag systems automatically increases the market demand for airbag inflators.

Technological advancements

Over the years, airbag inflation technology for automobiles has been upgraded to make it reliable and effective to ensure passenger safety. The following are the technological advancements and innovations in the airbag inflator market.

Single-stage inflators

In single-stage inflators, airbags generate the same force regardless of the circumstances and type of accident. The force generated by this technology is the same regardless of the vehicle type.

Dual-stage inflators

In the late 1990s, single-stage inflator technology was adapted to a dual-stage inflator. This system allows the force and inflation of the airbag to be adjusted according to the level of impact.

Multi-stage inflators

This technology is currently used in automobiles and adjusts the force based on different aspects such as the severity of the crash, seat belt use, seat position and occupant size.

Market Trends

Flexible Exhaust Technology

Deflation technology is a new trend in the global automotive airbag inflator market. It uses an intelligent air pressure control mechanism to regulate inflation by controlling the airflow through the vents. This technology reduces the dependence of airbag inflators on sensors. The use of this technology increases the effectiveness and reliability of airbags in protecting passengers.

Reduced airbag size

Currently, manufacturers in the airbag inflator market tend to reduce the size of airbags by utilizing the newly introduced air-hardened steel due to the market demand for lighter airbags. This system enhances the toughness of the steel, improving reliability and reducing the size of the airbag without compromising the ability of the airbag to hold a specific volume of gas.

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