This section provides an overview for pinch valves as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 37 pinch valve manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked pinch valve companies as of November, 2024: 1.Ogontz Corp., 2.DYMAX, 3.SHANGHAI THINKTANK PROCESS MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
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A Pinch Valve is a valve that controls fluid by pinching a conduit of flexible material such as rubber or silicone.
They are especially useful when handling fluids that contain solids. With such fluids, ordinary valves can easily become clogged and difficult to clean.
Pinch Valves, on the other hand, are easy to clean and maintain because they can completely close the pipeline. Pinch Valves are relatively simple in construction, low in cost, and highly durable.
Pinch Valves are used in many industrial fields because they are inexpensive and durable. They are especially useful in fields that handle fluids with a slight mixture of solids.
They are used in hemodialysis machines to control blood flow. They are also useful in blood samplers and syringes, enabling accurate delivery of fluids.
Since it can be connected to equipment such as filters and grinders, it can be used for a wide variety of processing. In addition, from the viewpoint of hygiene control in food processing, Pinch Valves, which are easy to clean, are often used.
Pinch valves are sometimes employed in inlet valves of pressurizers for gypsum in wastewater plants. Pinch Valves are suitable for water treatment because of their high resistance to contaminants and easy cleaning.
Pinch Valves open and close by externally pressurizing a flexible material placed across the conduit. The flexible material is usually rubber or silicone. The valve body does not have a valve plug like a normal valve but closes by closing the conduit itself.
Specifically, the rubber tubing is sandwiched between the top and bottom of the valve body. When the valve is opened, the rubber tube returns to its original shape without any external pressure applied. On the other hand, when tightening the valve, the rubber tube is pressurized by the valve body, which deforms the rubber tube to tighten the conduit.
Because of this structure, Pinch Valves are more flexible and easier to clean than regular valves. The tightness of the valve can also be fine-tuned, allowing precise control of liquid flow and pressure. However, proper operating conditions must be observed because the rubber tubing deteriorates under severe conditions such as high pressure or high temperature.
Pinch Valves are classified into several types according to their method of operation and specifications. The following are examples of pinch valve types:
A handle-type pinch valve is a pinch valve that is manually operated to tighten rubber tubing. Turning the handle pressurizes the valve body and tightens the rubber tubing. The degree of tightening can be fine-tuned, allowing precise control of liquid flow and pressure.
The easy operation and simple structure of the handle-type Pinch Valve make it suitable for small-scale flow control. If fine flow control is not required, they can be applied to large equipment such as industrial centrifuges.
Solenoid-type Pinch Valve is a pinch valve that uses a solenoid valve to tighten rubber tubing. Because it is controlled by a solenoid valve, it is suitable for automated flow control. They are used to supply and discharge liquids and to control reactions.
Solenoid-type Pinch Valves can be operated automatically and are often used in efficient production lines. They are also suitable when highly accurate flow control is required.
Pulsed Pinch Valves are pinch valves that control flow by contraction at regular intervals. Controlled by a pulse generator or other device, it tightens the rubber tubing at regular intervals to achieve precise flow control. Because it can be loosened at regular intervals, it is more durable than other Pinch Valves.
They are used in hemodialysis machines, automated pipetting systems, and other applications where a regular supply of liquid is required. Pulse-type Pinch Valves can fine-tune the flow rate of liquid, thus enabling highly accurate flow control.
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Shanghai Thinktank Process Management Co. Ltd., a Taiwan Stone Company subsidiary, has operated as an industrial valve manufacturer and R & D institute in mainland China since its establishment in 2012. It specializes in control, safety, gate, globe, and check valves, performing automatic instrument research and manufacturing to provide industry-specific solutions. Its valves are used in several industries, including oil refining, sewage treatment, iron and steel metallurgy, air separation, and natural gas. The company exports to more than 42 countries, is CE, SIL, ISO 9001-2015, and AAA-certified, and is an ABB-qualified vendor.
Red Valve Company, established in 1953 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a supplier and manufacturer of pinch, check valves, and industrial plants. The company’s ISO 9001:2015 certified valve solutions featuring air-operated pinch valves, duckbill check valves, aeration mixing systems, hydraulic recirculation, and checkmate ultraflex inline check valves, among other products, are applied in wastewater treatment plants, power plants, mining, pulp and paper, and industrial treatment plants. Acquired by DeZURIK Inc. in 2021, the company has a global outreach to various industries.
Ogontz Corporation was established in 1954 and headquartered in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the United States. The company serves the industrial, railroad, and solar markets as a concept designer, manufacturer, and consultant. For industrial markets, the company produces steam traps, freeze and scald protection, and numerous valves including control valves and sensing valves. For the railroad markets, the company provides track signaling equipment, meters, gauges, and HVAC equipment. For the solar market, the company provides freeze protection and hot water temperature control products.
Plast-O-Matic was formed in 1967 in New Jersey, now situated in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. Plast-O-Matic serves aquarium, chemical dosing, chemical processing, metal finishing, semiconductor, wastewater treatment, water purification, and government application industries. Product offerings include product data sheets, CAD downloads, installation & maintenance instructions, ball valves, check valves, gauge guards, pressure regulators, process cooling sticks, anti-siphon valves, shut-off and diverter valves, sight glass & level indicators, solenoid valves, venting valves, other process controls & pumps, and custom valves.
Dymax Corporation was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Torrington, Connecticut. The company develops and manufactures rapid and light-curable materials and light-curing systems for the medical, consumer electronics, wearables, aerospace, and automotive electronics industries. The company’s product segments include Light Curable Materials, Light-Curing Equipment, and Dispensing Equipment. Light Curable Materials include masking, gasketing, and activators. Light-Curing Equipment includes conveyor systems, flood-curing systems, and radiometers. Dispensing Equipment includes dispense valves, syringe dispensers, and material reservoirs. The company also offers application engineering, equipment, and system integration services.
Geeplus was founded in 2004 in Beckenham, UK as a management buyout of the electromechanical division inside Densitron Control Systems, Ltd. The company is a worldwide designer and manufacturer of both standard and customized electromagnetic and electromechanical actuators. The company’s primary catalog includes voice coil motors, linear and rotary solenoids, control circuits, and other related components. The company’s custom actuator solutions include design options for custom voice coil actuators, custom solenoid actuators, custom stepper motors, and custom electromagnets.
Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc. was founded in 1941 in Arkansas and is now located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company is a manufacturer of miniature pneumatic valves, specializing in ultra low leak, precision pressure control, and high-resolution flow control. Categories of Clipard Products include electronic valves, proportional valves, isolation valves, electronic controls, custom solutions, ppressure regulators, control valves, directional control valves, air pilot valves, air preparation equipment, and fittings hose, and tubings.
Sterling Sterlco was founded in 1916 and distributes under M&M Control Service, Inc. is a specialist in industrial control units. Industrial control units are in two basic varieties: steam control family and temperature control units. Steam Control units include steam traps, Y strainers, temperature control valves, hand radiator valves, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, and centrifugal pumps. Temperature control units include portable chillers, central chillers, and water and oil temperature control units. Additionally, Sterling also manufactures pump tanks.
Industrial Specialties Manufacturing (ISM) was founded in 1982 in Denver Colorado. is an ISO 9001 company that supplies miniature pneumatic, vacuum, and fluid circuitry components to OEMs and distributors all over the world as well as providing custom solutions. The company serves distributors and offers not just sales but also marketing and logistics support with closed-loop feedback. Some of the types of products ISM offers include plastic fittings, customized fittings, sub-assemblies, and custom heat seal tooling.
Asahi/America was born in 1971 to be the distributor for Asahi Yukizai Corporation products on the East Coast of the United States. Asahi/America serves the aquarium & entertainment, chemical processing, data center, metal finishing, and the water/wastewater industries. The company offers a selection of valves and actuators including many types of valves, high purity piping, air & gas handling, double containment, and welding equipment. The company alos offers a wide assortment of custom fabrication of parts and components.
Stephens Manufacturing was started in 1957 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Stephens is a manufacturer and distributor of concrete-related equipment. Categories include ready mix plants, precast plants, central mix plants, RCC, environmental, and material handling. Ready mix batch plants that generally have quicker installation. Precast plants are custom built. Portable mixers mix RCC and other mixes. Environmental components include dust collectors, reclaimers, and wash down racks. Material handling includes batchers, bins, hoppers, silos, conveyors, and vertical pigs. Stephens offers assistance in customer problem solving and delivers to customers globally.
Automated Valve & Equipment Co. (AVE) was established in 1959 and operates out of Cleveland, Ohio. AVE is a distributor of valves and related products with the ability to provide custom specialty brackets, extension stems, and valve modifications. The valve automation segment features pneumatic control valves, electric control valves, modulating control valves, valve control devices, and remote valve operators. Industrial valves include ball, butterfly, & knife gate valves, gate, globe, & check valves, and control valves & regulators. Specialty valves and Pipe strainers are also available.
E-Motion Inc. is a distributor for electric automation based in Eugene, Orgeon. The company is a distributor of many electric automation parts, with additional offerings in pneumatic, modular aluminum framing, and instrumentation products. The company’s two primary segments are electric actuators and pneumatic automation. The electric actuator segment includes rack and pinion linear actuators, rod type electric actuators, rodless actuators, actuator controls, and lift kits. The pneumatic automation segment includes standard air cylinders, rodless cylinders, guided cylinders, and rotary actuators.
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.
N.T. Ruddock Company was founded in 1951 and is located in Cleveland, Ohio. N. T. Ruddock is ISO 9001:2015 registered and is a distributor off industrial equipment. Product lines include blast cleaning abrasives, equipment and replacement parts, primary and secondary aluminum ingot, aluminum and copper master alloys, and pure metals. Abrasive options include glass beads, corn cob, crushed glass, steel shot, copper slag, and more. Metal options include aluminum alloys, aluminum master alloys, copper master alloys, ferro alloys, alloy additions, and beryllium alloys. Additionally, N.T. Ruddock also sells many types of parts such as nozzles, guns, and valves, in addition to larger equipment such as blast cabinets and blast pots. NT. Ruddock offers installation, cleaning, repair, custom bagging, and in-house blending of abrasives, and repair.
AIRMATIC was founded in Philadelphia in 1944. AIRMATIC serves a many industries including cement and concrete, oil, gas, energy, biomass, chemical products, feed & grain, food manufacturing, glass & ceramics, and clay. For these industries, AIRMATIC provides installation, maintenance, fabrication, silo cleaning, inspection, and repair, as well as repair and rebuilding of power tools. AIRMATIC also has an extensive lineup of products for sale including air cannons, automatic lubrication systems, belt conveyor components, flow detectors, finishing equipment, safety equipment, industrial vibrators, railcar openers and unloading equipment, rebar tools, valves and actuators, and mechanical force exciters.
FLAPCON, established in 2017 and headquartered in Istanbul, is a manufacturer specializing in a diverse range of industrial valves. Its product portfolio encompasses industrial valves, actuators, accesssories, connectors, instruments. These products cater to various industries, including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, and water treatment. The company's products are crucial components in controlling fluid and gas flows across applications like pipelines, processing facilities, and industrial machinery, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
Shenzhen Keyto Fluid Co., Ltd., established in 2010 and headquartered in Guangdong, China, is a manufacturer of fluid control components that specializes in the liquid vital components. The company offers a range of products, including micro solenoid valves, precision dispense pumps, and diaphragm pumps. It also provides syringe modules and ventilator proportional valves. Its product helps in the precise control of airflow and pressure, which can increase the treatment quality of patients with respiratory issues. The company has passed the ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 13485:2016 certifications. It serves various industries such as medical devices, pharmaceutical, and more.
HO-Matic AG, established in 1977 and headquartered in Switzerland, is a manufacturer of pneumatically operated pinch valves. The company's valves control gaseous and liquid media and abrasive materials and are available in standard lightweight aluminum/POM plastic housing or special series with stainless steel housing. Its valves offer energy savings of up to 40%, reduce sleeve stress to longer life, and a straight valve passage preventing clogging. With a full-flow cross-section, no clearance volume, and parts made of POM plastic or stainless steel, the company valves are suitable for pneumatic conveying, environmental engineering, and apparatus construction industries.
Sirsi Metallisator S.r.l., founded in 1955, is an Italian manufacturer based in Castellanza, Varese, providing valves and machinery. Certified with ISO 9001:2008, the company offers a range of pinch and diaphragm valves. It develops automatic shotblast equipment, primarily used in industrial sectors such as heat treatment, nuclear, thermoelectric, and steel structural works. The company further provides automatic cryogenic drum deflashing machines with centrifugal turbines and steel media, specifically designed for rubber parts. These products cater to both domestic and international markets, including Southeast Asia, China, and the Middle East.
Takasago Electric Industry, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in miniature chemically inert valves and pumps. The company's product portfolio includes solenoid valves, small syringe pumps, diaphragm pumps, fluid systems, and manifolds. These products are used in various industries, including aerospace, medical, cell culture, analysis, and other scientific and research fields. The company also offers services, including product catalogs, customization, integration services, and technical support. The company has a global sales network with distributors in the United States, China, India, Austria, and the United Kingdom.
CKD Corporation, established in 1943 under the name of Japan Aircraft Electric Co., Ltd., is a Japanese manufacturer of automation machinery and manufacturing components, headquartered in Komaki, Aichi. Their diverse portfolio includes pneumatic and fluid control components, fine system components, drive components, and labor-saving components. The company has also developed various types of automation machinery, such as transparent object inspection systems, pharmaceutical products packaging machines, and more. These products find applications in various industries, for example their automated food packaging systems are designed for maintaining food quality and hygienic conditions. Their fluid control components are used in the solar cell manufacturing process.
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.
Xiamen Landee Industries Co. Ltd., established in 1994, is an industrial components manufacturer based in Xiamen, China. It releases a new flow control model on a monthly basis and produces over 50 types of compononts, including pipes, valves, flanges, pipe fittings, and gaskets, in over 20 materials and 400 sizes. The company's products are used in the oil rig, gas, chemical, pharmacuetical, and paper-making industries, and it complies with API, CE, and ISO 9001:2008 certification requirements.
Beena Engineering Works, is a manufacturer of industrial valves founded in 1989 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, and produces a range of products including Ball Valves, Butterfly Valves, Pinch Valves, Gate-Globe-NRV Valves, and M.S. S.S. Pipe Fittings. The company is a known industry specialist in designing and producing a comprehensive range of valves that meet global standards. It holds a strong track record of fulfilling repeat orders from diverse industries, including Government projects, Refineries, Paper, Steel, Cement, Petro-Chemicals, and Fertilizer Plants.
H.P. Valves Pvt. Ltd., established in 1978 and based in Ahmedabad, India, is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and exporter of high-pressure valves. Its product portfolio includes safety valves, gate valves, and pressure-reducing valves, which are used in various industries such as fertilizers, chemicals, and water treatment plants. These valves are used in applications including fire protection, waterworks irrigation, and gas distribution. The valves range in size from 10mm to 600mm and can withstand pressures up to class 2500. The company is IBR-approved, and some of its clients include Bharat Petroleum, Atlas Copco, and Indian Oil.
Trelleborg AB, a company founded in 1905 and headquartered in Trelleborg, Sweden, is a manufacturer that provides solutions for extreme cold, heat, pressure, or the tremendous power of nature. The company offers a wide range of products, including Cassette Seal CSL 1500, Pneumatic seals, O-rings, and more. It also has a shop called Seals-Shop that offers various products, such as Rod and Piston Seals. It provides rubber wear liners with synthetic rubber and chemical resistance. It has received the Excellence in Quality 2018 Award and Certificate of Merit from Hyster-Yale Group. It serves various industries, including Aerospace, Agriculture, and more.
Festo Corporation, established in 1925 and headquartered in Esslingen, Germany, is a supplier of automation technology and technical education and is ISO 9001, ISO 13485, and ISO14001 certified. It has around 33,000 catalog products, customized components, and ready-to-install solutions, including grippers, motors, and sensors used in industrial and process automation. The company won the German Future Award in 2010 and serves 300,000 customers worldwide, while its education division provides training solutions for 56,000 industrial companies and educational institutions. It registered €3.81 billion in the 2022 financial year and is available in around 60 countries, with 2,600 patents worldwide.
ORBINOX was founded in Tolosa, Spain in 1964, and are manufacturers of industrial valves and are now working globally as manufacturers and suppliers of knife gate valves and related products, in 70 countries. The company designs, manufactures, and markets not just knife gate vales but dampers, penstocks, and valves for hydraulic works as well. these products are extensively used in the Pulp and Paper industry, for mining, water treatment along with reservoirs and Hydro solutions. The Food and Beverage, Power generation, and Petrochemical industry also benefits from these products. Special engineered valves, pinch valves, and pneumatic cylinders are also part of the production.
Suraj Metal Corporation started its operations in 1973 in Mumbai, India, as a prime manufacturer and supplier of alloy stainless and nickel products. The company is devoted to provide customers with global steel procurement services. They produce industrial goods that are durable, and have the necessary proportions. Round Bars, Forging, and Fasteners are just a few of this organization's Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys products. They are always faithful to their ideals, which are congruent with ethical business methods.
AMF Industries Inc., a manufacturer and supplier based in Labrador City, Canada, was established in 1999 and is recognized for delivering top-notch technical and non-technical goods and services. The company offers various products, including Control Valves, Automated On/Off and manual valves, Field instrumentation for temperature, flow, pressure and level measurement, and Analytical Products like CEMS and analyzers for liquids, gases and humidity. The company offers Complete Integrated Solutions through a dedicated team of Technical Personnel, catering to shutdowns, interim replacements, and the repair of precision instrumentation and automation products.
Jamieson Equipment Company (JEC) was founded in 1982 and located in the state of Georgia. JEC serves infrastructure-related industries including pavement with concrete, aggregate, and asphalt, chemicals, sewage and waste management, and agriculture and food. JEC sells, installs, retrofits, repairs, and offers training and troubleshooting for a range of components and tools from simple fittings to motion sensors to electronics to valves to actuators, cranes, mixers, silos, hoppers, and plants.
United P&H Supply Company was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1922. United is a distributor of industrial PPVF, sanitary, and technical products for several markets including biotech, primary metals, shipbuilding, commercial construction, and healthcare facilities. The company's product offerings include pipe & tube, pumps, flow instrumentation, pressure and temperature controls, and tank devices. Additionally, the company offers services including valve automation, vendor-managed inventory, and EDI to ensure proper order fulfillment, delivery, and product operation.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Ogontz Corp. |
8.0%
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2 | DYMAX |
7.4%
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3 | SHANGHAI THINKTANK PROCESS MANAGEMENT CO., LTD |
5.4%
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4 | Plast-O-Matic Valves, Inc. |
5.4%
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5 | Orbinox North America |
5.0%
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6 | Geeplus Inc. |
4.7%
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7 | Industrial Specialties Mfg., Inc. |
4.0%
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8 | Sterlco Sterling Authorized Dist. - M & M Control |
3.7%
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9 | AMF Industries Inc. |
3.3%
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10 | FLAPCON VALVES |
3.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the pinch valve 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 | 15 | 50.0% |
China | 4 | 13.3% |
Japan | 3 | 10.0% |
India | 3 | 10.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 3.3% |
Turkey | 1 | 3.3% |
Switzerland | 1 | 3.3% |
Italy | 1 | 3.3% |
Australia | 1 | 3.3% |