Opening it's doors in 1935 with an idea for a better Beer Rod Coupling, Snap-tite has become a global organization manufacturing quick disconnect couplings, hydraulic valves, lay-flat fire hose, high-pressure valves, vessels, reactors, and fittings in seven different USA manufacturing plants and one in the Republic of Ireland. From fluid power components that take us into space, to fire hose products that save our forests and communities, to valves, fittings and research equipment that safely harness ultra-high pressures, our strength is providing expert solutions matched to the needs of each customer... highly consistent quality in exactly the right product, delivered on time, at the right price. Performance without compromise is Snap-tite's promise. It means doing whatever it takes to make your business more profitable. It's a commitment our people make every day. Autoclave Engineers was founded by Fred Gashe in 1945 to fill a gap in the world of high pressure and high temperature technology. Autoclave has created and produced many novel pressure vessel designs as well as made significant break throughs in high pressure technology such as the MagneDrive® magnetically coupled agitator. We have made these developments through commitments to constant innovation and hiring the best technical personnel available. This commitment is supported and encouraged by our parent company Snap-tite, Inc