High Pressure Equipment

What High Pressure Equipment does

High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP), founded in 1959 and headquartered at 2955 West 17th Street, Erie, Pennsylvania, manufactures industrial high-pressure fluid handling equipment and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graco Inc. (NYSE: GGG), operating within Graco's Oil & Gas Division alongside UK-based Staffordshire Hydraulics Services. The product portfolio spans four core categories: (1) valves, fittings, and tubing rated from 5,000 to 150,000 psi, including taper seal, NPT, medium pressure, high pressure, ultra-high pressure, ball, relief, and specialty lines for hydrogen, oil and gas, extreme temperature (-423°F to 1,200°F), and subsea service; (2) pumps and systems including T-Series air-driven pumps, Sprague pumps and gas boosters, hydraulic intensifiers to 150,000 psi, packaged power systems, and the e710 supercritical CO2 extraction pump system; (3) over 250 standard reactor and pressure vessel designs for bench-scale and pilot-plant use; and (4) Staffordshire Hydraulics bolt-tensioning power packs, hydro-test units, bespoke pressure equipment, ESD systems, and field trailers.

The underlying technology centers on proprietary mechanical designs — non-rotating tip stem assemblies, ROTASEAL swivels, Dura Flo 2-ball piston pumps, extended stuffing boxes, and coned-and-threaded connections — supported by materials specialization (Type 316 stainless, 17-4 PH, Monel, Hastelloy, tungsten carbide) and certifications including ISO 9001, ATEX, FM, IECEx, CE/PED, and NQA. The company has shipped more than 4 million valves and fittings cumulatively and maintains extensive inventory enabling same-day shipping on many catalog items.

HiP operates a sales-led go-to-market: direct sales via highpressure.com and phone (1-800-289-7447), a global distributor network, and a technical/engineering team that supports custom manifolds, exotic alloy builds, and application specification. Pricing is quote-based with Net 30 terms and FOB Erie, PA. End markets include waterjet cutting and cleaning, oil and gas (including sour/H2S service), chemical and petrochemical, research/university/government, hydrogen energy, and general industry.

Name

High Pressure Equipment

Legal name

High Pressure Equipment Company

Website

https://highpressure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) is a Graco subsidiary that manufactures industrial high-pressure valves, fittings, tubing, pumps, and reactors rated up to 150,000 psi for waterjet, oil and gas, chemical, hydrogen, and research customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial High Pressure Fluid Handling Equipment

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Specialty & Metering Pumps (IMAHANAC), Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• High pressure valves
• High pressure fittings
• Pressure tubing
• Industrial high pressure pumps
• Pressure vessels reactors

Headquarters

HQ city

Erie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. High Pressure Valves, Fittings & Tubing: Manufacture and sale of high pressure valves, fittings and tubing products handling pressures from 5,000 to 150,000 psi. Core product category including taper seal, NPT, medium pressure, high pressure, and ultra high pressure product lines.
2. Pumps, Intensifiers & Gas Boosters: Air-driven hydraulic pumps, gas boosters, power units, and pumping systems for elevated pressure applications. Includes T-Series, Sprague product lines, and specialty pumping solutions.
3. Reactors & Pressure Vessels: Over 250 standard reactor designs for bench-scale and pilot plant applications. Includes OC Series O-Ring Seal Reactors, Confined Gasket Closure Reactors, Bolted Closure Reactors, and specialty reactors.
4. Staffordshire Hydraulics Products: Bolt-tensioning power packs, air-driven hydro-test power packs, bespoke pressure equipment, and custom testing units through UK-based Staffordshire Hydraulics Services.
5. Specialty Products & Accessories: Custom manifolds, pressure gauges, tooling, extreme temperature valves, hydrogen products, and accessories. Also includes discontinued product families like ASTRAGAUGE and eTensifier.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) manufactures industrial high pressure valves, fittings, tubing, pumps, gas boosters, intensifiers, reactors, and pressure vessels for applications from 5,000 to 150,000 psi. The product portfolio spans coned-and-threaded, taper seal, NPT, medium, high, and ultra-high pressure product lines, plus specialty offerings for hydrogen, oil and gas, waterjet cutting, extreme temperature (-423°F to 1200°F), and subsea environments. HiP also offers custom manifolds, bolt-tensioning power packs, hydro-test units, and bespoke pressure equipment through its UK-based Staffordshire Hydraulics subsidiary.

Product overview

High Pressure Equipment Company (HiP) is a 65-year-old manufacturer of industrial high-pressure equipment, now a Graco company. The product portfolio centers on four core product categories: (1) Valves, Fittings & Tubing - the company's flagship line spanning from 5,000 to 150,000 psi, including taper seal, NPT, medium pressure, high pressure, and ultra-high pressure valves, plus specialty lines for hydrogen, oil & gas, extreme temperatures, and subsea applications; (2) Pump Products and Systems - air-driven pumps (T-Series, Sprague), gas boosters, hydraulic intensifiers, power packs, and the e710 Supercritical CO2 Extraction system; (3) Reactors & Pressure Vessels - over 250 standard designs including OC Series, confined gasket, bolted closure, clover leaf, tubular, and micro reactors; (4) Staffordshire Hydraulics - UK-based bolt-tensioning power packs, hydro-test units, bespoke pressure equipment, ESD systems, and trailers. HiP is ISO 9001 certified and serves diverse markets including waterjet cutting, oil and gas, chemical/petrochemical, research, and general industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Valves, Fittings & Tubing
• Taper Seal Valves, Fittings and Tubing
• NPT Valves, Fittings and Tubing
• Medium Pressure Valves, Fittings and Tubing
• High Pressure Valves, Fittings and Tubing
• Ultra High Pressure Valves, Fittings and Tubing
• Air Operated Valves
• Ball Valves and Subsea Ball Valves
• Relief Valves
• Hydrogen Products
• Oil & Gas Products
• Extreme Temperature Valves
• Block and Bleed Needle Valves
• Pressure Gauges
• ROTASEAL High Pressure Swivels
• Tooling
• Standard & Custom Manifolds
• Pump Products and Systems
• T-Series High Performance Air-Driven Pumps
• Sprague Air Driven Pumps
• Sprague Gas Boosters
• Packaged Power Systems
• Hydraulic Intensifiers: 150,000 psi
• Manual Pressure Pump Generators
• e710 Supercritical CO2 Extraction Pump System
• Reactors & Pressure Vessels
• OC Series O-Ring Seal Reactors
• Confined Gasket Closure Reactors
• Bolted Closure Reactors
• Series MS Micro Reactors
• Series MB Reactors
• Staffordshire Hydraulics
• Bolt-tensioning Power Packs
• Air-driven Hydro-test Power Packs
• Bespoke Pressure Equipment
• ESD-Units (Emergency Shutdown Systems)
• Trailers
• Quality High Pressure Hoses
• Transfer Pumps (AODD)
• Portable Hydraulic Power Units

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million+ valves and fittings shipped milestone achieved
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Graco Inc.coreOthersHigh Pressure Equipment Company is a Graco company. HiP operates as a subsidiary within Graco's portfolio, leveraging Graco's distribution and resources while maintaining its specialized high pressure equipment focus. Graco's Oil & Gas Division includes Staffordshire Hydraulics Services and chemical injection pumps.
• Staffordshire Hydraulics ServicescoreOthersUK-based hydraulic equipment manufacturer and service provider operating as part of Graco's Oil & Gas Division. Offers bolt-tensioning power packs, bespoke pressure equipment, pressure testing facilities, and on-site service and support.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CEJN: CEJN specializes in quick-connect high pressure couplings rated to tens of thousands of psi, used in the same O&G, hydraulic, and waterjet applications as HiP fittings. HiP explicitly resells CEJN 116/125 series couplings up to 29,500 psi.
• DK-Lok Corporation: DK-Lok manufactures compression fittings, valves, and tubing for high pressure instrumentation and process applications, and is explicitly listed as a complementary product partner to HiP in its solution bundles.
• Haskel International: Haskel manufactures air-driven hydraulic pumps, gas boosters, and high pressure systems for similar end uses (hydrostatic testing, O&G, chemical). Overlaps directly with HiP's T-Series, Sprague, and intensifier product lines.
• Ham-Let Group: Ham-Let produces compression fittings, valves, and couplings for high pressure fluid and gas applications across chemical, petrochemical, and instrumentation markets — overlapping directly with HiP's valves, fittings, and tubing business.
• Swagelok Company: Swagelok manufactures high pressure valves, fittings, and tubing (FK series and others up to 60,000+ psi) for fluid and gas systems and competes head-to-head with HiP in O&G, chemical, and lab markets via a large direct sales and distribution network.
• Maximator GmbH: Maximator builds high pressure pumps, valves, gas boosters, and intensifiers up to ultra-high pressures for testing, hydrogen, and O&G. Directly comparable product portfolio including air-driven pumps and high pressure fittings used in similar applications as HiP.
• Autoclave Engineers (Snap-tite Hochdrucktechnik): Snap-tite Hochdrucktechnik markets ultra-high pressure valves, fittings, and tubing up to 150,000 psi — the same pressure class as HiP — for O&G, research, and chemical labs. It is the closest direct competitor in the coned-and-threaded high pressure niche.

Broad incumbents

• Festo: Festo is a major pneumatics and fluid handling manufacturer with broad fitting, valve, and tubing offerings in industrial automation. Overlaps with HiP in industrial connection components but is not a direct competitor in ultra-high pressure or research reactor markets.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker is a large diversified industrial manufacturer with significant high pressure fittings, valves, and instrumentation through its Industrial and Instrumentation divisions. Overlaps with HiP's valves and tubing line but operates at much greater scale across many product categories.
• SMC Corporation: SMC is a global pneumatics and process control incumbent offering fittings, valves, and tubing across industrial automation. Competes with HiP in lower-pressure pneumatic and instrumentation ranges though not in the 150,000 psi niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/high-pressure-equipment-company

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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