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This section provides an overview for cartridge valves as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 11 cartridge valve manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked cartridge valve companies as of December, 2024: 1.DUPLOMATIC MS Spa, 2.Mac Valves, Inc., 3.Brooks Instrument.
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Cartridge valves are compact, internally installed valves in fluid control devices, commonly used in hydraulic systems. Their main function is to control fluid flow and regulate pressure within these systems.
The primary feature of cartridge valves is their small size, which allows multiple valves to be placed in limited spaces, enabling complex fluid control. These valves are used in power steering systems in automobiles and in industrial machinery, where they provide space-efficient and efficient solutions. Available mainly in two types, slip-in and screw-in, cartridge valves vary based on the application's requirements.
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Mac Valves Inc., founded in 1948 with headquarters in Wixom, Michigan, USA, is a manufacturer of pneumatic and fluid valves for industry. The company's product line includes Bullet Valves air valves, liquid valves, pulse diaphragm valves, proportional pressure controllers, and communications modules. These products are used in various applications, including the manufacture of conveyor systems, HVAC systems, and semiconductor production. The company serves various industries, including automotive, food processing, packaging, recycling, and medical.
Brooks Instrument, established in 1946 and currently a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), is an American manufacturer with its global headquarters in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, specializing in flow and pressure measurement and control technology. The company’s offerings encompass various mass flow controllers and meters, tailored for heat treating, cutting, and other thermal processes for mass flow sensors. Additionally, the company delivers pressure and vacuum controller technology for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). It develops vaporization technology, utilized in industrial and semiconductor processes, for water vaporization or humidification, along with variable area (VA) flow meters (rotameters) for liquid or gas flow measurement.
Danfoss was founded in 1933 in Nordborg, Denmark where it remains today. The company serves automotive, food & beverage, energy & natural resources, wastewater, and mobile hydraulics industries as a manufacturer of power systems and industrial hydraulics. The company operates through three business segments: Danfoss Power Solutions, Danfoss Climate Solutions, and Danfoss Drives. Danfoss Power Solutions produces electronic controls, hydraulic power units, and cylinders. Climate Solutions produces heat exchangers, burner components, hydraulic heating, and sight glasses. Drives produce gear motors, low and medium voltage drives, and various software solutions for operating drives.
Johnson Electric, since 1959, is a manufacturer of motors, micro-switches, solenoids, microelectronics, and flexible printed circuits based in Shatin, Hong Kong. Their products include AC motors, automotive switches & subsystems, cargo bikes, EMI-shielded flexible circuits, snap action switches, used in automotive, building automation, digital security, food & beverage, and laboratory equipment. Johnson Electric has been in the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark index since 2018. The Hong Council of Social Service awarded it the 5+ caring company award in 2022-2023 and additionally, it is an Institute of Business Ethics supporter.
ShenZhou Engineering Plastics Co. Ltd is a manufacturer of fluoroplastics-fabricated products for the industrial sector that was established in 1987 in Shenzhou, Hebei, China as Shenzhou Engineering Plastic Factory before merging with Yuanzheng Group in 2016. The company primarily offers polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) coated fabrics, PTFE lined pipes, and mechanical components such as gaskets and rods. These can also be fabricated from other fluoroplastics, including ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP). The company’s products are used mainly by clients in the industrial manufacturing and processing sectors.
Duplomatic MS S.p.A., founded in 1952 and currently a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., is an Italian-based manufacturer in Parabiago, Milan, providing automation and motion-control solutions. The company’s product lineup, offered under the Duplomatic brand, includes engineering solutions, such as hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and control valves. The company also offers linear motion products such as axis controllers, electric actuators, and motors. It is involved in installation projects related to hydraulic valve benches, motion control circuits, and power units. Since 2020, the company has been certified as an IO-Link Competence Centre.
Bucher Hydraulics GmbH, founded in 1923 in Germany, is a global manufacturer of hydraulic drive and control technologies for mobile and industrial hydraulic applications. The company's products include hydraulic cylinders, pumps, manifolds, lift tables, and workbenches. Bucher Hydraulics GmbH products are used in elevators, agricultural machinery, lifting equipment, and construction equipment. Their hydraulic drive and control systems are used in wheel loaders, excavators, and concrete boom trucks. The company also offers custom product design, engineering, and production to meet specific requirements.
SMC corporation was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. SMC Corporation manufactures and sells automatic control equipment and filtration equipment. SMC has production facilities in 30 countries, technical development centers in Japan, the United States, Europe, and China, and sales offices, globally. SMC product lines divided by them include filter replacements, condensation prevention, heat resistance, thermos-chilling, and others. SMC provides a video library as well as product selection guide to assist customers in finding solutions and optimizing product efficiency.
A. u. K. Müller is a manufacturer of solenoid valves, specialty valves, and control equipment based in Dusseldorf, Germany. Established in 1919, the company specializes in providing components for applications in various industries, such as sanitary, vending, medical technology, agriculture, food, industry, and environmental technology. Their product lineup includes a wide range of solenoid valves, primarily on plastic solenoid valves. These valves are used for various control processes, including switching, dosing, mixing, blending, and processing of fluids. They also produce accessories and control units that complement their solenoid valves.
Humphrey Products is an American manufacturer of pneumatic and liquid control products originally established in 1901 as General Gas Light Company before rebranding in 1990. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the company produces various items including actuators, solenoid and mechanical valves, pressure regulators, and total air control (TAC) miniature fittings. They also offer design, engineering, and prototyping services for custom projects. Humphrey Products primarily serves clients in the medical, commercial, industrial, and aerospace sectors.
HydraForce Inc., founded in 1985 and headquartered in Illinois, United States, is a manufacturer of hydraulic control products for the mobile industrial equipment. The company's products include electro-proportional controls, solenoid on-off controls, and flow control valves. It also offers electronic vehicle controls and custom manifolds. The company works with client engineers to produce customized solutions on demand. It has grown to several manufacturing locations in Europe, South America, and Asia, with a network of 120 stocking distributors that offer local support to customer across the globe.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUPLOMATIC MS Spa |
19.4%
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| 2 | Mac Valves, Inc. |
16.1%
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| 3 | Brooks Instrument |
16.1%
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| 4 | Bucher Hydraulics GmbH |
12.9%
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| 5 | A. u. K. Müller |
12.9%
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| 6 | Danfoss Industrial Automation |
6.5%
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| 7 | ShenZhou Engineering Plastics CO.,LTD |
3.2%
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| 8 | HydraForce, Inc. |
3.2%
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| 9 | Humphrey Products |
3.2%
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| 10 | Johnson Electric |
3.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the cartridge valve page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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3 | 33.3% |
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Germany
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2 | 22.2% |
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Hong Kong
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1 | 11.1% |
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China
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1 | 11.1% |
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Spain
|
1 | 11.1% |
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Japan
|
1 | 11.1% |
