Texacone

What Texacone does

Texacone, founded in 1932 and headquartered at 4111 Forney Avenue in Mesquite, Texas, is a specialty manufacturer of elevator sealing products and custom urethane and fabric-reinforced elastomer molded components. The company's product portfolio centers on hydraulic and traction elevator seals and packing sets, including the Supreme Green 900 Series (Rod and Loaded variants), 800 Series, 600 Series, HiTemp Series, and Worm Gear Seal HT, plus complementary hydraulic sealing lines such as AUTOPACK, VEE TEX, HEAVY PACK, and FLARED U CUP. The firm manufactures seals up to 36 inches in diameter in solid or split configurations and offers custom compounding from custom-blended urethane to cost-effective rubber compounds for component pieces in industries including cotton gins, paper mills, steel production, and power facilities.

Texacone monetizes primarily through direct hardware sales via phone orders (972-288-4404) and a 24/7 online order request portal, with same-day shipping on in-stock SKUs ordered before 3PM CST. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Supporting the catalog is a portfolio of accessories (packing replacement kits, sanding sleeves, Sure Fill Repair Kit, aligning systems, diameter tapes, O-ring splicing kits, and the Jack's Green Slime lubricant) and a patent-pending Texacone On-Site mobile application for interactive offline cylinder head identification, available on iPhone and Android.

The company operates from a single Texas facility with a headcount in the 11-50 range, is privately held with no disclosed outside funding, and is led by President Jordan Frye. Marketing channels include the company website, mobile app, Facebook, LinkedIn, instructional YouTube videos, and an email newsletter, while customer-facing tooling includes the 20th Edition Elevator Product Catalog and Handbook and PermaLabel reorder labels with QR codes embedded in packing set orders.

Name

Texacone

Legal name

The Texacone Company

Website

https://texacone.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1932

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Texacone manufactures elevator sealing products, hydraulic seals, traction machine packings, and custom urethane and elastomer molded components for elevator maintenance professionals and adjacent industrial customers, operating from Mesquite, Texas since 1932.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Elevator Sealing Products

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing (326)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060), Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers (2821)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Elevator sealing products
• Hydraulic cylinder seals
• Traction machine packings
• Urethane molded parts
• Custom molded elastomers

Headquarters

HQ city

Mesquite

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Elevator Sealing Products: Texacone generates revenue primarily through the sale of elevator sealing products including hydraulic and traction machine packing sets, seals, and accessories. Products are sold directly to customers via phone and online order requests.
2. Custom Molding Services: Texacone offers custom product creation for various industries using materials from custom blended urethane to cost-effective rubber compounds, providing specialized solutions beyond standard product catalog.
3. Elevator Tools and Accessories: Sale of specialized tools including packing replacement kits, sanding sleeves, repair kits, aligning systems, diameter tapes, and Jack's Green Slime lubricant products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Texacone manufactures fabric-reinforced elastomer and urethane molded sealing products for hydraulic and traction elevators, producing seals up to 36 inches in diameter and offering custom molding services. The company also sells specialized tools and accessories for elevator cylinder repair and maintenance, and provides a patent-pending mobile app for elevator cylinder head identification.

Product overview

Texacone is a manufacturer of elevator sealing products and accessories, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on elevator cylinder head seals, hydraulic sealing products, and traction machine packings. The core product lineup includes the Supreme Green 900 Series (Rod and Loaded variants), 800 Series, and 600 Series seals for hydraulic elevators, alongside HiTemp Series and Worm Gear Seal HT for demanding applications. The company also provides AUTOPACK, VEE TEX, HEAVY PACK, and FLARED U CUP products for general hydraulic and pneumatic applications. Supporting tools include the Packing Replacement Kit, Sanding Sleeve, Sure Fill Repair Kit, Aligning System, O Ring Splicing Kit, Jack's Green Slime lubricant, and Diameter Tape. Custom molding services are available for specialized materials. The company also offers the Texacone On-Site mobile application for cylinder head identification with offline capability. Products serve both hydraulic and traction machine elevator applications across multiple manufacturers including Otis, Dover, Schindler, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texacone On-Site: Patent pending Interactive Elevator Cylinder Head ID Tool mobile application for identifying hydraulic cylinder heads on job sites.
• Jack's Green Slime
• Supreme Green 900 Series

Products and services

• Supreme Green 900 Series Seals (Rod and Loaded) Premium urethane seal product line (Rod Series and Loaded Series) designed for hydraulic elevators with high temperature tolerance, abrasion resistance, and performance for undersized plungers and jacks with persistent leaks.
• 800 Series Seals Improved low friction seal for hydraulic applications designed for telescopic, roped, and holeless units with superior ride performance.
• 600 Series Seals Fabric and elastomer seal for general applications with self-healing properties when exposed to plungers with scores or burrs.
• Super Slick Autopak Compression-style packing molded with rubber-impregnated fabric and low friction Teflon for adjustable leak-free seals on undersized units.
• HiTemp Series Seals Temperature-resistant rubber-coated fabric seals designed for high-temperature, high-use units with excellent performance on damaged plungers.
• Worm Gear Seal HT High temperature elastomer worm gear seal with abrasion resistant compound and outer fabric component for press fit housing installation in demanding environments.
• Worm Shaft Packing 10 PA01 Worm shaft packing for machines with packing boxes, featuring nested Vee design providing excellent split sealing without binding.
• Sheave / Spider Seal Seal designed to prevent oil mist from coating traction machine and surrounding area, split for easy installation.
• AUTOPACK V-Ring set with molded-in rubber energizers for automatic sealing under varying conditions with breathing action that adjusts to pressure changes.
• VEE TEX Responsive V-Rings for hydraulic equipment including Equiload, Spring Loaded, High Pressure, High-Temperature, and Hydry variants.
• HEAVY PACK Heavy duty V-Rings for high pressure, worn rods, and side loading applications with rolling motion sealing surfaces.
• FLARED U CUP Rubber lipped fabric-reinforced heel or urethane seals for reciprocating rod assemblies with space limitations.
• Piston Cups and Flanges Tapered lip design seals for air or oil operated pistons, plungers, and rams in reciprocating applications.
• Packing Replacement Kit Complete tool set for replacing and installing seal components in hydraulic cylinders or traction machines, including diameter tape, screw tips, pullers, and installation tools.
• Sanding Sleeve Tool for sanding and polishing plungers with light to moderate scores to restore factory-like finish, reusable with abrasive paper.
• Sure Fill Repair Kit Kit for permanently repairing piston damage at a fraction of replacement cost, comes in convenient carrying case.
• Aligning System Cylinder alignment system using mechanically centered vapor proof light creating visible halo for accurate alignment.
• O Ring Splicing Kit Kit for creating custom inch and metric O-Rings in the field with five sizes of cord stock and splicing jig.
• Jack's Green Slime Lubricant All-purpose lubricant and sealant for seal and packing installation in hydraulic or geared units, servicing temperatures up to 600°F (315°C).
• Diameter Tape Ratchet drive diameter tape for accurate plunger diameter measurement with reinforced tape that will not stretch, kink, rust, or absorb oil.
• Custom Molding Products Custom product creation using a wide range of materials from custom blended urethane to cost effective rubber compounds for component pieces in various industries.
• Texacone On-Site Mobile App Patent-pending interactive elevator cylinder head identification tool available as iPhone and Android mobile app with offline access, allowing elevator professionals to identify hydraulic cylinder heads on job sites without internet access.
• TK Telescopic Check Valves Check valves used on TK telescopic jack applications, allowing customers to order valves and packings together from the same supplier.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same day shipping on all in-stock products ordered before 3PM CST
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hallite Seals: Specialty manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic seals, piston seals, rod seals, and wipers. Direct competitor in the hydraulic cylinder sealing category that Texacone serves through VEE TEX, AUTOPACK, and FLARED U CUP product lines.
• Greene Tweed: Manufacturer of high-performance elastomer seals and custom-molded components for industrial and aerospace applications. Comparable custom elastomer compounding and specialty sealing capabilities relevant to Texacone's custom molding and Supreme Green product lines.
• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Global manufacturer of polymer-based sealing solutions including O-rings, rotary seals, and hydraulic seals. Directly comparable product portfolio (hydraulic/pneumatic seals, elastomer engineering) though serving a much broader set of industries beyond elevators.
• Parker Hannifin (Hannifin Seals): Industrial sealing solutions giant with a comprehensive elastomer seal portfolio for hydraulic, pneumatic, and reciprocating applications. Overlaps with Texacone's hydraulic sealing and packing products, though at much larger scale and broader market reach.
• Simrit (Freudenberg Sealing Technologies): Global manufacturer of seals and sealing technologies for automotive, aerospace, and industrial markets. Directly competes in hydraulic and pneumatic seals where Texacone's AUTOPACK and HEAVY PACK lines operate.
• Kastas Sealing Solutions: Manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic sealing products, O-rings, and custom molded elastomer parts. Competes with Texacone in the same hydraulic cylinder sealing category with comparable product formats (V-rings, U-cups, wipers).

Emerging players

• M Barnwell Services: UK-based specialist supplier of sealing products and custom elastomer molded components for industrial and elevator applications. Similar elevator aftermarket focus and specialty seal offering as Texacone, serving as a UK/European counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• SKF (Seals Division): Global bearing and sealing manufacturer with a substantial industrial seals business. Broader and larger player serving many of the same industrial hydraulic customers as Texacone but without the elevator-specific specialization.
• Otis Worldwide: Largest global elevator manufacturer and a key OEM covered in Texacone's cylinder head catalog. Customer rather than direct competitor, but a strategic relationship that shapes Texacone's product roadmap and aftermarket position.
• Dover Corporation (Elevator Division): Owns major elevator brands and is one of the elevator OEMs Texacone catalogs for. Indirect peer relationship - Dover elevators are end customers of Texacone sealing products rather than a direct sealing competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Texacone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-texacone-company
• Xx.com/texacone

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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