This section provides an overview for metal joints as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 metal joint manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked metal joint companies as of November, 2024: 1.Metraflex Co., 2.Hose Master LLC, 3.CREFORM.
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A metal joint refers to various metal components used for joining materials, with different types designed for specific applications.
The term "metal joint" is commonly used to describe connectors used in assembling items like shelves from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes. These joints are also employed to reinforce wood assemblies, enhancing their structural integrity.
Both are used to connect two or more materials with a metal joint to hold them firmly in place.
Metal joints are used when you want to join pipes such as PVC to make a frame, but cannot be used for running water through the pipes. Special pipe fittings must be used for flowing liquids and gases.
Metal joints for pipes such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) feature sheaths to connect the pipes, with the number of sheaths varying depending on the joint. This design facilitates easy assembly and disassembly.
If you need to connect two pipes, a two-sheath joint is used, while three-dimensional assemblies require joints with more sheaths. Sheaths are available in various angles, including right-angled, 180°, and 45°. Some joints also have sleeves for rotational adjustment of the pipe's direction, so select a metal joint that suits your specific purpose.
Metal joints for wood are made in the form of metal plates, which are attached to the wood joint and tightened with screws after the wood is incorporated, increasing the strength of the joint.
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American Expansion Joints, Inc. Established in 1991 and based in Stone Mountain, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of metal and fabric expansion joints. The company's product lineup includes metal hoses, wire braids, round metal expansion joints, metallic and non-metallic flue duct expansion joints, and rubber pressure piping expansion joints, serving industries such as Utilities, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and Pulp & Paper. These products are pivotal for ensuring flexibility and movement within pipework and ducting systems. The company's services include complete fabrication, efficient testing, and quality control.
Microflex Inc., founded in 1975 with headquarters in Ormond Beach, Florida, USA, is a manufacturer of flexible metal expansion joints, metal bellows, and flexible and braided metal hose. The company's product line includes belt-type dog bone expansion joints, duct-type expansion joints, stainless steel internally pressurized expansion joints, metal hose assemblies, and metal pump connectors. The company primarily produces products for the petrochemical and automotive parts sectors, including fuel systems and steering columns, and it also serves industries that include chemical processing, air separation, gas turbines, agriculture, and marine transportation.
Hose Master LLC, founded in 1982 and based in Cleveland, OH, is a manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal expansion joints. The company's products are used in steel mills, chemical plants, oil refineries, power plants, and paper mills. The firm was the first ISO-registered hose company in the United States. The company is specialised in producing corrugated metal hose, metal expansion joints, strip-wound metal hose, petroleum flexible connectors, and food service flexible connectors. The business has received ISO 9001:2008 certification and, with “U," "PP," and "R" stamps, complies with ASME Section VIII.
Weldmac Manufacturing Company, which was started in the 1970s and is located in El Cajon, San Diego, is a manufacturer of precision metal assemblies for its customers. The company offers several services to manufacture the products of the customers, which include assembly fabrication, welding, machining, 3D printing, as well as metal forming. It leverages manufacturing equipment and skills in order to fabricate assemblies that blend in-house machined parts, formed parts, and welding procedures.
Metraflex Company was founded in 1958 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. Metraflex is a distributor of piping specialty products to the commercial HVAC industry among others. These are used in vibration isolation, noise dampening, protection against thermal expansion and contraction, pipe alignment, seismic movements, pump connections, and flow conditioning. Metraflex Product categories include metal expansion joints, rubber expansion joints, Metraloop, seismic breakaway hangers, energy saving pump connectors, flexible metal hoses, flexible couplings, valves, compensators, strainers, air vents, pipe guides, anchors, wall penetration seals, and fittings.
Creform, based out of headquarters in the Creform Greer, South Carolina campus, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of material handling systems, equipment, and components. The company's product catalog contains more than 700 components for building customized AGVs, including simple bolt-on units, undercarriage systems, and specific fitting carts. These products are used in factories to move materials and products during the manufacturing process. It serves material handling companies and warehouse industries, among others.
Creative Cables USA LLC, based out of headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of electrical cables and lighting systems. The company's product line includes single pendant lights, swag chandeliers, and wall lights. These products are used for internal and external residential home lighting and can be configured by clients to suit their needs or commissioned for production. The company works with interior designers, home owners, and commercial building companies.
Mera Bellows Sp. z o.o., an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified company, was established in 2000 and based in Wiazowna, Poland, as a manufacturer of precision metal bellows and expansion joints. The company crafts deep-drawn precision components and supplies metal bellows assemblies, which find ideal applications across various industries, including HVAC, medical engineering, energy generation, chemical industry, automotive, and more. These metal expansion joints are versatile and serve global industries for vibration isolation, movement absorption, and thermal expansion compensation.
Tozen Corporation, established in 1972 at Saitama, Japan is a manufacturer of vibration isolation systems, joints and pipings and seismic isolation systems for commercial and industrial uses. The company specializes in making joints and pipings for the civil engineering sector and manufactures advanced piping, joints and valves systems for construction. Some of their products are rubber flexible joints, fluororesin flexible joints, rubber flexible expansion joints, vibration-isolating materials and seismic isolation systems related equipment. These are used mostly in commercial, residential constructions, industrial plants and large infrastructure constructions requiring seismic isolations. They offer protection, durability, rigidity and corrosion resistance properties.
HBL Inc., founded in 1997 with headquarters in the Republic of Korea, is a global manufacturer of customizable racks, material handling equipment, and workstations. The company's product line includes steel plastic wheel conveyors, footing kits, and rack kit accessories. These products are used in conveyor systems, portable workstations, and portable material handling racks and can be customized by customers to suit their needs for production and moving goods around factory operations. It serves consumer product manufacturing, warehouse management, and process manufacturing, among others.
AMCO Europe B.V., founded in 1986 with headquarters in Wang Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is a manufacturer of metal and rubber expansion joints. The company's product line includes customized metal expansion joints, LR-certified rubber expansion joints, and silicone components to absorb small expansions and vibrations in fluid systems or cooling systems. It also offers extensive consulting to clients on their needs, which includes advising on the correct expansion joints as well as the most cost-effective ones. It serves markets that include chemical processing, industrial plants, and the naval industry.
Thai Industech Co. Ltd., founded in 2006 with headquarters in Wang Thong Lang, Bangkok, Thailand, is a manufacturer of racking systems and material handling components. The company's product line includes 3D pallet shuttle systems, autonomous mobile robots, and roller tracks. These products are used for automated material handling as well as DIY material handling equipment. Its services include consultation on its products so clients can decide on the most appropriate solution for their material handling needs. The company also offers custom production of its material handling to clients with specific requirements.
Veda France, headquartered in Cedex, France, is an expansion joint and passive fire protection solutions specialist and a manufacturer of building joints. The company's product line includes building expansion joint covers, structural expansion joints for use in facades, walls, and ceilings, and watertight expansion joints for car parks. These products facilitate water protection at construction sites and buildings and fire protection between sections of buildings. The company primarily serves the construction industry but also works with architectural firms.
Genebre, founded in Barcelona, Spain, in 1981 is a manufacturer of fluid control valves and HVAC systems. The company's product portfolio includes home taps for bathrooms and kitchens, public taps, gas valves, and accessories. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, customer and technical support, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
Emelec Electric, based out of Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer and distributor of high-voltage link boxes. The company's product line includes HV XLPE cable systems, partial discharge measurement equipment, and sheath voltage limiters. Its services include AC high-voltage site acceptance tests, high-voltage site installation services, and transformer termination connection box installation. The company serves industrial and manufacturing plants to control and shut down power supplies, as well as working with municipal and regional utilities.
KLINGER Turkey, established in 1886 and based in Istanbul, Turkey, is a manufacturer and supplier of sealing technology. The company's product range includes expansion joints, flexible metal hoses, valves, and gauge glasses. These products ensure plant safety, particularly in preventing leaks and safeguarding against material damage. It serves industries such as manufacturing, chemical, oil & gas, and energy. The company also offers safety technology solutions, product solutions, reliable operation assurance, and leakage prevention.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Metraflex Co. |
12.7%
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2 | Hose Master LLC |
11.1%
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3 | CREFORM |
9.5%
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4 | Weldmac Manufacturing Company |
9.5%
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5 | Microflex, Inc. |
9.5%
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6 | Creative Cables USA LLC |
7.9%
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7 | Precision Hose & Expansion Joints |
7.9%
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8 | Mera Bellows Sp. z o.o. |
6.3%
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9 | AMCO Europe B.V. |
4.8%
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10 | Genebre |
4.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the metal joint 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
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Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 7 | 35.0% |
Republic of Korea | 2 | 10.0% |
Thailand | 2 | 10.0% |
China | 2 | 10.0% |
Poland | 1 | 5.0% |
Japan | 1 | 5.0% |
Netherlands | 1 | 5.0% |
France | 1 | 5.0% |
Spain | 1 | 5.0% |
Turkey | 1 | 5.0% |
India | 1 | 5.0% |
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