This section provides an overview for torque tubes as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 19 torque tube manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked torque tube companies as of November, 2024: 1.Columbus McKinnon Corporation, 2.G&G Manufacturing Co., 3.Knight Global.
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Torque tubes are devices used in fields like mechanical and automotive engineering to transmit torque.
These tubes typically have a cylindrical structure with one or both ends fixed. When torque is applied to one end, the tube twists, transmitting the torque through stress in its material. Designed with a hollow structure, torque tubes minimize twist during torque transmission while being lightweight and rigid.
They are used in applications where rotational force needs to be transmitted without axial displacement, such as in automotive suspension systems and aircraft control systems.
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G&G Manufacturing Co. is an American manufacturer of power transmission products and parts that was founded in 1943. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the company produces over 3,500 standard transmission components including light duty sheaves and bushings, sprockets, power take-off (PTO) drivelines, and roller chains. These are used by clients in the material handling, military, mining, and agricultural sectors. G&G also offers engineering and fabrication services for customer projects that have unique specifications.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation, founded in 1875 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a manufacturer of intelligent motion products used for automation, conveyance, lifting, and linear motion. Its product range includes handheld transmitters, flexible chain conveyors, lever hoists, industrial linear actuators, and pallet systems used in several industries, including aerospace, entertainment, automotive, metals production, and pharmaceutical. The company is ISO 9001 certified and has manufacturing facilities across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North America. It has several brands, including STAHL Crane Systems, Dorner Conveyors, Duff-Norton, Magnetek, and Unified Industries.
Positech Corporation is based in Laurens, Iowa, USA, and is a manufacturer of material handling equipment for the industrial sector established in 1982 as a part of the ACT Group. The company’s product lineup includes ergonomic lift assists for positioning heavy loads with unique shapes, and industrial manipulators such as hydraulic and pneumatic models that are rated for loads of up to 1,000lbs. The company also provides a range of support services for its clients, including installation, maintenance, and personnel training.
Ingersoll Rand Inc. is a manufacturer of flow creation and industrial products, founded in 1871, and headquartered in Davidson, North Carolina. It provides an array of compressors, from centrifugal to gas, reciprocating, high-pressure, and oil-free options. Additionally, it offers BOP handling systems, balancers, hoists, winches, and barring motors. Its services encompass replacement and repair, catering to various industries such as aerospace, construction, electronics, and power generation. The company quality management is reflected in ISO 9001 certification across most manufacturing facilities, and its products conform to international standards like ATEX, CE, DNV, and ABS.
Edgar Industries is a supplier of precision machined components and custom fabrications used in process, product, and manufacturing applications incorporated in 1977 and located in New Kensington, PA. The company’s portfolio has window frame latch blocks, torque tubes, circuit breaker tank extensions, and pivot shafts used in aerospace, automotive, and power generation industries. The company has capabilities such as CNC milling & turning, waterjet cutting, precision & conventional machining, equipment rebuilding, and testing services. The company is ISO 9001:2015, ITAR, and ASME certified.
Umbra Cuscinetti, Inc., established in 1972, based in Foligno, Italy, is a manufacturer of industrial machinery. The company is based in Everett, Washington. Its products portfolio includes gear, shaft, steel ball, tie rod, and electromechanical actuator. Additionally, it provides heat treatment, galvanic process services. The products are used in aerospace, energy and industrial industries. In 2021, it received the Felix Industry Award for Top company in the Mechanics Sector. The company aims to become partners with customers in common shared projects, needs, and mutual confidence.
Givens Engineering Inc, founded in 1993, with its headquarters in Ontario, Canada, is a manufacturer and supplier of material handling products. The company offers material-handling machines such as jib cranes, bridge cranes, end effectors, torque reaction arms, and industrial manipulators. Crane and industrial manipulator accessories include pneumatic grippers, tongs, hooks, load levelers, and vacuum lifts, among other end effectors. Other offerings include custom machinery like ergonomic assists, working platforms, and industrial engineered automation systems.These products find application in the automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, food production, chemical production, and other sectors. The company also offers installation, operation support, and other customer services.
Desoutter Industrial Tools is an electric and pneumatic assembly manufacturer founded in 1914 in London, The United Kingdom, now headquartered in Loire-Atlantique, France. The company's catalogue features many items, for instance industrial smart hubs, pivotware, grinders, sanders, and even air motors. Its long lasting presence in the industry has allowed it to participate in successful projects in diverse fields, like the automotive and aerospace industries. The firm has compiled good reviews from key players in multiple industries, such as Airbus, Caterpillar, Dacia Renault, Electrolux, and many more. Additionally, the firm features its products' downloadable software on its website.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Columbus McKinnon Corporation |
25.8%
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2 | G&G Manufacturing Co. |
16.1%
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3 | Knight Global |
12.9%
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4 | Rock West Composites, Inc. |
12.9%
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5 | Positech Corporation |
9.7%
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6 | Cyrco, Inc. |
6.5%
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7 | Tianjin Rainbow Steel Group Co., Ltd. |
3.2%
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8 | LeFiell Manufacturing Co. |
3.2%
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9 | Givens Engineering Inc |
3.2%
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10 | Desoutter Industrial Tools |
3.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the torque tube page as of November 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
Company with a History
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 8 | 72.7% |
Italy | 1 | 9.1% |
Canada | 1 | 9.1% |
France | 1 | 9.1% |