This section provides an overview for stainless steel fittings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 33 stainless steel fitting manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked stainless steel fitting companies as of November, 2024: 1.M&R Engineering Inc, 2.OmegaOne, 3.Advance Fittings Corp..
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Stainless steel fittings are used to join stainless steel pipes together.
In most cases, they are SUS304 stainless steel. Stainless steel is characterized by its resistance to rust, so it is often used in piping and water, etc., where rust contamination is to be prevented.
In addition, austenitic stainless steels such as SUS304 do not develop low-temperature brittleness even at extremely low temperatures; rather, their strength increases. For this reason, they are also used for liquid nitrogen (-196°C) piping.
Stainless steel fittings are used for piping where rust should not be allowed to form. Specific applications are as follows:
As mentioned above, stainless steel fittings are made of stainless steel. Among them, austenitic stainless steel contains chromium, which prevents rust by forming a non-conductive film. Therefore, it can be used as a fitting for piping where rust is a problem.
However, care must be taken to avoid sensitization. Sensitization refers to a phenomenon in which chromium oxide is formed when welding stainless steel joints, resulting in chromium deficiency. Heat control during welding and solidification heat treatment should be performed to ensure that a non-conductive film is formed.
In addition, austenitic stainless steel becomes martensitic at low temperatures, resulting in an increase in tensile strength. Therefore, stainless steel fittings can be used for cryogenic piping without any problems.
There are different types of stainless steel fittings, depending on the shape of the fitting and the method of connection.
The threaded type is a stainless steel fitting that has a threaded groove in the fitting itself. Unlike welding, they are not completely fixed and have the advantage of being easy to maintain.
Welding is a method of connecting pipes and fittings. There are two types of welded joints: butt welding (SW), in which the ends are butt-welded together, and insertion welding (BW), in which the pipe to be used, is inserted into the joint and welded.
In this connection method, the flanges at the ends of the pipe and fitting are butt-welded together, and a gasket is inserted between them and secured with a bolt and nut. Compared to the threaded type, the flange type is not only more reliable in terms of strength and workability but also easier to maintain.
Stainless steel fittings are classified according to the purpose of connecting pipes.
Elbow fittings are characterized by their curved shape. The direction of flow can be changed, and the angle of bend, such as 45°, 60°, 90°, etc., can be selected according to the application. In particular, L-shaped 90° joints are used in places where there is a right angle, such as floors and ceilings.
T-shaped fittings are used to merge two flowing fluids or to split a pipe in two. Y-shaped laterals, which have a low water head loss, are sometimes used.
Reducers are fittings used to connect two pipes of different diameters; if one fitting cannot accommodate the diameter of the pipes, two or more may be used simultaneously.
A nipple is a fitting used to connect pipes with internal threads. On the other hand, a socket is a fitting used to connect pipes with external threads. Each of these fittings is used to extend pipes of the same type.
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OmegaOne, established in 1995 and headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of stainless steel fittings for hydraulic hose applications. The company's product range includes flare fittings, flareless fittings, hose-barb fittings, weld fittings, and AMFM Braid Bands, catering to diverse industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, power generation, and transportation. Its services include design and engineering, testing and certification, supply chain management, and technical support. The company is devoted to delivering quality stainless steel fittings, as demonstrated by its ISO 9001:2015 certification.
M&R Engineering Inc, founded in Orange, CA in 1973 is a manufacturer of precision machined commercial and aerospace components. The company's product portfolio includes CNC Lathe, CNC Swiss, and CNC Mill commercial and aerospace machine shop components. The company serves industries such as Industrial Machinery and Equipment, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They also provide services including custom packaging, inventory management programs, barcoding, and vendor-managed inventory and customer support.
SAE Products is a multinational machine lubrication supplier founded in 1984 and based in Conway, South Carolina, USA. The company possesses AS9100D and ISO certifications and specializes in providing lubrication tools, fasteners, and accessories including grease fittings, grease guns, grease couplers, retaining rings, and remote lubrication equipment. They have supplied products to aerospace industries, the US military, as well as domestic and international automotive manufacturers such as Toyota, Ford, and General Motors.
Metal Cutting Corporation was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. The company is an independent metal fabrication manufacturer, specializing in burr-free abrasive cut-off metal parts and the related grinding, lapping, polishing, EDM, and metrology capabilities required to meet customers’ tight tolerance requirements. The company manufactures metal components for a diverse range of industries including medical devices, automotive, aerospace, and fiber optics. The company offers products in three divisions: Tubes, Solid Metal Parts, and Machined Parts, which include Swiss-style automatic machining, 4-axis CNC milling and turning, and CNC lathe machining.
Vector Technologies, Inc. is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based designer and manufacturer of vacuums and related parts, serving industries such as automotive, food & beverage, mining, and wastewater management. The company’s product lineup features industrial vacuums, hydro-excavating, and water jet-vacuum categories along with various spare parts. Industrial vacuums are available in. both trailer-mounted versions and skid-mounted versions. Hydro excavating systems are available in capacity from 300 gallons up to 1200 gallons. Water jet vacuums are also available for up to 800 gallons at rates up to 4000 PSI.
DigiVac was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Morganville, New Jersey. DigiVac engineers and manufactures measurement and control instruments and solutions designed to solve customer problems common in a medical vacuum, altitude simulation, transformer maintenance, HVAC, and other industries. In addition, DigiVac is ISO 9001:2015 certified. DigiVac’s product lineup includes large systems such as chillers, freezers, and ovens, as well as small components such as vacuum sensors. DigiVac also provides various calibration services, ODM and OEM design and manufacturing, and item customization options.
Beswick Engineering was founded in 1964 as an engineering consulting firm. Beswick now operates out of Greenland, New Hampshire. Berwick serves the medical devices, aerospace, analytical instruments, bomb, gas, & narcotic detection equipment, semiconductor, dental, hydrogen fuel cell, industrial robot & automation, inkjet, 3D printing, and packaging & food packaging machinery industries. Beswick offers tubing, tubing clamps, cylinders, compression fitting accessories, filters, mufflers, breathers, orifice restrictors such as drilled orifice fittings and sapphire orifice fittings, valves, regulators, and quick disconnects. Beswick also offers custom design options.
Ashcroft was founded in 1852 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to create instruments to protect steam-powered industry workers and today is a manufacturer in pressure and temperature measurement instrumentation.Ashcroft serves the chemical, food & beverage, metals & minerals, oil & gas, pharmaceutical & research, power, and water & wastewater markets. Ashcroft products include pressure instruments including pressure gauges, switches, sensors, and isolators; test instruments including calibrators, controllers, testers, and test gauges; and temperature instruments including thermometers, thermowells, RTDs, thermocouples, multipoint temperature sensors, and OEM temperature sensors.
Distribuidora Internacional Carmen, S.A.U., based in Zaragoza, Spain, has been a manufacturer and distributor of stainless steel fittings, hydraulic, and pneumatic components since its establishment in 1983. The company primarily produces various stainless steel fittings such as couplings, flanges, and adapters. It also offers hydraulic components such as hoses and swage ferrules, along with custom manufacturing services for client projects. The company’s products are commonly used in construction, agriculture, and mining operations.
Advance Fittings, established in 1985 and headquartered in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of stainless steel fittings and components. The company's product range includes adapters, reducer fittings, elbows, and tees. These products cater to diverse industries such as food and beverage, bio-pharmaceutical, dairy, and personal care. The company’s services comprise design, manufacturing, testing, supply chain management, and technical support. The company is also devoted to delivering quality stainless steel solutions, evident in its ISO 9001:2015 certification. With over 4 decades of experience, the company consistently excels in quality and service.
Coburn-Myers Fastening Systems Incorporated was founded in Trainer, Pennsylvania in 1981. Coburn-Myers manufactures and distributes industrial fasteners and related products. Coburn-Myers focuses both on standard bolts as well as custom designs featuring hundreds of combinations of materials, head styles, heat treatment, secondary operations, and finishes. Types available include hex bolts, heat cap screws, 12-point bolds, and stocked cap screws. Primary product also include buts, fasteners, studs, hand tools, anchors, washers, and other standard products.
Reliable Source, Inc. was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Fontana, California. The company is a distributor of raw and advanced materials and subcomponents for industries including personal electronics, defense, telecommunications, and data centers. The company’s three product sectors include raw materials, manufacturing, and components. The raw materials sector includes alloys, aluminum, nickel, and titanium. The manufacturing sector includes welding, stamping, and grinding of materials. The company’s components sector includes products such as bearings, brackets, fittings, and general tools.
Potter Associates, Inc. was founded in 1964 and is based in Rochester, New York. Potter Associates is a manufacturer and distributor industrial materials, tools, and machinery. Manufacturing capabilities include V packaging sets, O-rings, gaskets, sheet material, rubber extrusions & sheet material, heat exchangers, compression braided packing, non-asbestos brake linings, urethane molding, and PTFE machining. Other product offerings include valve packing, pulp and paper packing, soot blower sets, copper packing, metallic packing, and wastewater treatment packing.
National Tank Outlet was established in 2005, and is located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a supplier of water and plastic tanks for the industrial, commercial, and agricultural markets. The company delivers vertical, horizontal, water, cone bottom, double wall, heat traced, and insulated tanks, which can be provided in HDPE or XLPE plastic. They also offer chemical tanks, storage tanks, intermediate bulk storage containers, and rain harvesting tanks along with utility tanks and double wall tanks that have applications in Agriculture, Building construction, Chemical production, and, Pharmaceutical industries.
M. Brown Fitting Specialists Inc. was founded in 1930 and headquartered in Bogota, New Jersey. The ISO 9001-compliant company is a distributor of grease fitting and lubrication supply products from brands such as Alemite, Lincoln, Duralube, Balcrank, and Kingfisher. The company’s product listings include grease fittings other lubrication equipment, and other products. Grease fittings categories include brass, metric, leakproof, NAS grease fittings, and special thread designs. Other lubrication equipment includes adapters, bushings lock nuts, and pipes.
Aluminum Distributing, Inc. (ADI Metal) was established in 1958 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where it is still headquartered today. ADI Metal is a distributor of metal and metallic materials for both private and public industrial and maritime industries both in the United States and abroad. ADI Metal is ISO 9001:2015 certified. ADI Metal’s product segments are split into aluminum alloy products, stainless steel products, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. These metals include armor plating, brass, bronze, carbon steel, copper, cupronickel, and titanium.
Founded in 1993, Liquidyne Process Technologies serves the dairy, brewery, distillery, biotech, pharmaceutical, & cannabis industries. Liquidyne offers a full line of sanitary and single-use products including process equipment components, sanitary equipment, single-use pumps and valves, single-use fittings and connectors, custom single-use assemblies, sanitary hose assemblies, sanitary valves, and single-use bioprocessing systems. Liquedyne produces all equipment in an ISO14644 Class 7-certified cleanroom has also attained 9001:2015, USP Class VI Testing, ASME Bioprocessing Equipment, and EHEDG certification status. Liquedyne also offers process optimization and on-site process audit & evaluation services.
Ningbo Smart Pneumatic Co Ltd, established in 2013 and headquartered in Ningbo, China, is a manufacturer of a large array of pneumatic components. The company delivers pneumatic vibrators, pneumatic cylinders, fluid control valves, directional valves, and air treatment units. It also produces fittings and connectors, pneumatic components, vacuum suction cups, camlock fittings, and pneumatic hoses. With regard to its pneumatic vibrators, during the operation of the piston in the body, the upper end of the piston produces air buffer due to the compression of the air chamber, and will not hit the body.
Intertubi SPA, established in 1986 and headquartered in Brescia, Italy, is a manufacturer that specializes in the production and distribution of fittings, valves, and flanges. The company offers various products, including butt welding fittings, forged flanges, valves, and more. It also offers threaded fittings and hydroformed tees. Its threaded fittings offer easy installation and disassembly for connecting pipes. The company has achieved UNI EN ISO 9001 and UNI EN ISO 14001 certifications. It serves various industries such as the oil and gas, petrochemical, and energy sectors.
Fr. Jacob Söhne GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1924 and based in Porta Westfalica, Germany, is a manufacturer of modular pipework systems. The company produces products such as pipe bends, transition pieces and adapters, control valves, and inspection pipe components for dust extraction and ventilation systems. With the production facilities, the company manufactures customer-specific products and owns subsidiaries in different countries such as France, Italy, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, and Germany. It also manufactures sheet metal pipes to modular pipework systems.
Stamperia Carcano Giuseppe S.P.A, established in 1925 and based in COMO, Italy, is a manufacturer of accessories for ropes and chains. The company specializes in designing, producing, and marketing accessories for electricity, telephone, and railway lines. Its product range includes swivel eye bolts, anchoring devices, Grade 100 and Grade 80 accessories. The company makes fittings for various applications utilizing hot molding, casting, and cold bending processes. It also offers lifting systems, lifting slings, and lashing systems for professional use.
INOXPA, established in 1977 and headquartered in Banyoles, Girona, Spain, is a manufacturer and supplier of stainless steel equipment and systems for various industries. Their extensive product range includes pumps, mixers, valves, and other processing equipment used in sectors such as food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. INOXPA's products play a crucial role in the processing and handling of fluids and viscous materials, ensuring hygienic and efficient production processes. The company also aims to provide advanced solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers while adhering to the highest industrial standards.
Zhejiang Flexible Technology Co. Ltd., founded in 2007 and based in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia, is a manufacturer specializing in conduit production. The company’s products include flexible metal conduits (FMCs), non-metallic conduits, and waterproof flexible conduits designed to safeguard electrical wiring from abrasion, sunlight, and weak acids. It also manufactures metal and non-metallic fittings, wiring harnesses, fiber optic cables, and patch cords. These products find ideal applications in comprehensive wiring and smart building decoration, and are also utilized in the medical, precision machinery, and shipbuilding industries.
Kuze Bellows Kogyosho Co. Ltd., established in 1939 and headquartered in Ishikawa-ken, Japan, is a manufacturer of precision metal components. Its offered metal bellows are integral components for various valves, and the company also produce specialized pipes, including lengthy clean coil tubes that minimize welding points. The company also manufactures stainless steel fittings, catering to a wide range of industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, food production, petrochemicals, and electric power. The company consists of three independent production divisions at the core of the Kuze Group, and has obtained ISO 9001 certification from Bellows Kuze in 2003.
Octal Pipe Fittings, established in 2010 and headquartered in Anyang, Henan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of socket weld pipe fittings and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. The company's product range includes socket weld elbows, reducers, couplings, unions, and flanges, catering to diverse industries such as oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, power generation, and infrastructure. The company’s services include design and engineering, manufacturing, supply chain management, and technical support. The company is also devoted to delivering quality socket weld pipe fittings.
Core Pipe Products, Inc., founded in Carol Stream, IL, in 1984, is a manufacturer of stainless and alloy pipe fittings & flanges. The company's product portfolio includes Pipe Fittings, Flanges, Piping solutions, and Pipe, Valves & Fittings. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, New Product Design and Development and Custom Manufacturing.
Appleton Stainless, Inc. opened its doors in April of 1999 in Appleton, Wisconsin. The company is a manufacturer of pipe, tubes, fittings, and valves for such industries as food & dairy, biopharmaceutical, wastewater, meat packing, and semiconductors. The company originally manufactured stainless pipe and tube fittings, and has grown to serve many types of connectors and also offers custom services such as polished stainless pipe, large diameter tube, custom cutting of tube & pipe, custom stainless fitting & flanges, and stainless steel fabrication.
EISELE GmbH, a company founded in 1939 and headquartered in Waiblingen, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in connection technology. The company's product portfolio includes double nipples, sleeves, tubes, push-in fittings, and various other connectors. These products are used in various sectors, including automotive, renewable energy, robotics, filling technology, and machine and plant engineering. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified and has locations and distributors in various countries, including Germany, Austria, the USA, Australia, and others.
Tesco Steel & Engineering was established in 2017 in Maharashtra, India is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of buttweld fittings, socketweld fittings, and threaded fittings among others. The company offers an extensive and diverse product portfolio that includes stainless steel socketweld fittings, Copper Nickel buttweld fittings, Carbon steel threaded fittings, Inconel buttweld fittings, Hastelloy outlets, and more. These quality fittings are indispensable in various sectors, finding applications in plumbing, sewage and water treatment plants, offshore oil drilling operations, the pulp and paper industry, and many other areas.
All Jetting Technologies Inc., in South Florida, is a family-owned company that provides affordable and quality products. The company manufactures rotating waterjet guidelines, water blast nozzles, and high-pressure and ultra-high-pressure water jetting hose fittings. It also specialize in UHP Hydro Blast surface preparations, fittings, adapters, and parts for industrial work environments in the hydro jetting industry. All Jetting Technologies, Inc. is also a distributor for Parker Hannifin's high-pressure hydroblaster , Blaster hoses, Ultra High Blaster Hoses, and Ultra High Pressure Hydroblasting Hoses
ANAMET Canada was founded in is based in Frankford, Ontario as the Canadian division of ANAMET Inc. founded in 1908 in Illinois. The company is a manufacturer and distributor of conduits and fittings commonly used in infrastructure, pharmaceutical, factory automation, and mining industries. Beyond conduits and fittings, the company also manufactures ANA-Quick Nylon, FIRETECH Thermal Protection, and cable glands designed to protect cables and ease the process of connecting cables with asymmetric diameters.
Go To Tanks, founded in 1996 and located in Edmonds, Washington State, is a distributor of stock and custom-built plastic storage tanks and accessories. Its broad range of product lines includes cone-bottom tanks, portable utility tanks, open-top tanks, septic tanks, and stackable totes. These products serve specific applications across industries, such as agriculture, industrial processes, water treatment, waste management, and chemical storage. Go To Tanks' offerings provide efficient solutions for liquid storage, transportation, and containment in different sectors.
Koehler Rubber & Supply Co. (Koehler) was founded in 1917 and operates out of Independence, Ohio. Koehler is a distributor for specialty fluid application products. Product offerings include spray finishing equipment, fluid pumping and handling, lubrication, hoses, sealants, adhesives, meter mix, dispense systems, spray systems, hydraulic & pneumatic equipment such as adapters and fittings, and measuring devices such as gauges and thermometers. Koehler also offers value-added services such as system design, service & repair, maintenance training, operator training, and efficiency analysis.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | OmegaOne |
9.1%
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2 | M&R Engineering Inc |
9.1%
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3 | Advance Fittings Corp. |
5.8%
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4 | Metal Cutting Corp. |
5.3%
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5 | SAE Products |
5.3%
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6 | Vector Technologies Ltd |
5.3%
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7 | Digivac |
3.7%
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8 | Intertubi Spa |
3.3%
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9 | Tesco Steel & Engineering |
2.9%
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10 | Reliable Source, Inc. |
2.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the stainless steel fitting 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
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 17 | 70.8% |
Italy | 2 | 8.3% |
Germany | 2 | 8.3% |
China | 1 | 4.2% |
Spain | 1 | 4.2% |
India | 1 | 4.2% |
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