Automotive
curtain airbags are side airbags that protect the driver’s and passenger’s head
in an accident. These activate instantaneously at the door rail above the window
as soon as a side impact accident occurs. They act as cushion between the
occupants and the windows. Curtain airbags also protect against intrusion such
as preventing things like high-speed broken glass, crash debris and foliage
from entering the cabin. Some curtain airbags are specifically designed to
provide protection in a rollover crash. Rollover protection curtains remain
inflated for several seconds and are deployed with cold helium to maintain
their volume for an extended period of time.
According
to study, “Global
Automotive Curtain Airbags Market Research Report - Forecast to 2023” some
of the major key players that are currently working in the automotive curtain
airbags are ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Ningbo joyson, Nihon plast Co. ltd.,
Ashimori industry co. ltd., Takata corporation, Toyoda gosei co. ltd., Autiliv
Inc., Key safety systems, Hyundai Mobis.
Automotive
curtain airbags have a larger surface area. The main components of the curtain
airbags are fabric coated with lubricating powder, the sensor module and the
gas inflator. The frontal airbag mechanism functions through communication
between deceleration sensors placed near the vehicle headlight, an electronic
control unitand the airbag deployment system mounted on the steering wheel. There
several advantages of automotive curtain airbags, such as lower insurance
rates, lower the risk of injury or death in a crash etc.
There
are some risks associated with curtain airbags such as deployment ignition,
lubricated powder and inflated force. When vehicle’s sensor detects collision,
electric signals are sent to detonator that essentially explodes, producing gas
which fills the bag. Many times, this explosion can ignite gasoline fumes or
other flammable components of the vehicle, this is called deployment ignition
risk. When bag deploys with great force, powder come outside. Breathing
problems, asthma attacks, and other respiratory diseases are generated by this dust
cloud. If face, chest, or any other body part is too close to the steering wheel
at the time of bag deployment, could lead to severe fractures or internal
injuries as a result. Some of the other disadvantages are no reset after deployment;
mechanism cannot be assured by anyone.
Automotive
curtain airbags market is segmented in to vehicle type, application, coating
type, sales channel and yarn type. On the basis of vehicle type, market is
segmented into SUV & crossovers, premium vehicles, hatchbacks & sedans
and commercial vehicles.
On
the basis of application, market is segmented into Head curtain airbags, combo
curtain airbags and Torso curtain airbags. On the basis of coating type, market
is segmented into silicone coating, neoprene coated and non-coated. On the
basis of sales channel, market is segmented into OEM and aftermarket. On the
basis of yarn type, market is segmented into nylon and polyester.
The
market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18.25% during the forecast period. The
installation rates of curtain airbags in new vehicles are expected to exceed
65% in both North America and Europe by the end of 2018, primarily driven by
more stringent regulations in these regions. OEMs are now finding out different
ways to adopt side curtain technology for niche applications, especially for
commercial vehicles and SUVs that are vulnerable to a higher degree of risk and
safety concerns. Drivers of convertibles and SUVs currently relish the benefits
of side curtain protection and rollover-specific security for these vehicles.
In addition, curtain airbags are equally useful in light of the growing popularity
of subcompacts. Furthermore, the increasing demand for micro cars that use
curtain airbags to protect the passengers' necks will help in driving the need
for curtain airbags. If curtain airbags prove effective for rear collisions,
they could be influential in helping improve public perception of small and
efficient cars.
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