This section provides an overview for catch tanks as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 catch tank manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked catch tank companies as of September, 2024: 1.UPR Products, 2.APR, LLC., 3.Nuke Performance AB.
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A catch tank is primarily used in internal combustion engines (gasoline and diesel engines).
In the field of motorsports, regulations often require its installation for safety reasons, and various companies offer aftermarket parts for this purpose.
During the combustion process of an engine, blow-by gases are typically reintroduced into the intake route, such as the intake manifold inlet, through the PCV valve.
However, this process also reintroduces oil mist and sludge generated inside the engine into the intake air. This can lead to oil burning at high loads and high RPM, resulting in white smoke. Additionally, the oil mist can contaminate the intake passage, causing the air cleaner to become oil-soaked, reducing intake efficiency, and causing oil to leak from the intake inlet.
To prevent these issues, catch tanks are installed in the engines of racing cars and other vehicles that heavily rely on high-revolution engines.
Catch Tanks can be broadly classified into two types: those with baffle plates inside and those without baffle plates. The former, known as a "separate type," is characterized by the presence of a partition plate called a baffle, which separates the blow-by gas inlet pipe from the outlet pipe.
While the "separate type" separates gas and liquid by directing oil mist against the baffle plate, the latter type separates gas and liquid by extending the blow-by gas inlet pipe deeper than the outlet pipe.
However, the latter type may be susceptible to blockage of the blow-by gas inlet pipe due to oil accumulation, potentially causing an increase in crankcase pressure as blow-by gas loses its escape route. Therefore, it is necessary to drain the oil more frequently than with the separate type.
While general-purpose products are available from various manufacturers, it is essential to select the appropriate capacity based on engine displacement and oil volume requirements and securely attach it to a solid part of the engine or vehicle during installation.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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UPR Products, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Florida, USA, is a manufacturer of race car parts and components. The company offers strong, light, and easily installable race car parts and components including engine parts, suspension parts, and catch cans. These products are mainly for Ford vehicles, Chevy/GMC vehicles, and Jeep vehicles. The company also provides 'Viking Performance' products such as rod end and spherical bearings, high-performance shock absorbers, high-travel coil springs, and related suspension components.
APR LLC is a developer and manufacturer of hardware, software, calibration & data-logging tools for engine and transference controllers. The company was founded in 1997 and is based in United States. The Company offers passenger cars, light trucks, and sports utility vehicles, as well as gears, wheels, intake systems, and brakes. The company operates as an automobile company. They are a global provider of aftermarket products for Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Porsche, and other vehicles. The company also serves clients worldwide.
Hengshui HaoFa Rubber & Plastic Products Co. Ltd, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Hebei Province, China, is a manufacturer of automodification accessories and piping products. The company is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters in the spare parts area. It mainly produces fuel hose, brake hose, hose fittings and various other spare parts within the automotive industry. These products are compatible with most cars and widely used for fuel, brake, engine and cooling systems. The company supports OEM and ODM services, and has been approved of SGS, CE, ISO certifications.
Steel-Pro Inc, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Rockland, USA, is a manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, vessels, and equipment. The company is a manufacturer of custom stainless steel tanks, ASME pressure vessels, biopharmaceutical equipment, and other custom designed equipment and stainless steel applications. These products are applied in biopharmaceutical, alternative energy, power generation, and many other industrial applications. The company's welders comply with the ASME Section IX in FCAW, GMAW, and SAW processes.
Nuke Performance AB, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Mölnlycke, Sweden, is a manufacturer of car parts for all types of motorsports. The company started by making blue fuel rails for the BMW M20 engine. Over time, it has evolved to specialize in the design and manufacture of high-performance car parts, primarily focusing on aftermarket fuel systems but also extending its expertise to various other applications. The company has authorized dealers in more than 40 countries worldwide.
Gau Donq Lih Ltd, based in Changhua county, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of auto parts. The company specializes in manufacturing coilovers, brake and suspension systems, electronic products and auto accessories. The auto accessories include interior, chassis and engine compartment accessories. It provides an e-catalog of its products with detailed specifications. The company is ISO 9001 : 2015 certified, and exports its products to over 30 countries including South East Asia, Australia and the United States.
Cornell Diesel Systems Pty Ltd, established in 1973 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, is a supplier of diesel fuel injection systems and components. The company supplies a range of OEM parts, including turbochargers and diesel performance parts. It has a large service centre alongside its remanufacturing, repair and testing rooms, and offers mechanical and electronic diesel services on common rail, large frame, and more. The company's diesel system certifications include ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.
Ranking as of September 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | UPR Products |
23.5%
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2 | APR, LLC. |
23.5%
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3 | Nuke Performance AB |
11.8%
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4 | Cornell Diesel Systems Pty Ltd |
11.8%
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5 | Jiax Industrial co.,ltd |
5.9%
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6 | Steel-Pro Inc |
5.9%
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7 | Vertex Precision, Inc |
5.9%
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8 | Gau Donq Lih Ltd |
5.9%
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9 | Hengshui HaoFa Rubber&Plastic Products Co., Ltd |
5.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the catch tank page as of September 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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2 | 66.7% |
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1 | 33.3% |