Fittings Unlimited

What Fittings Unlimited does

Fittings Unlimited, Inc. (FUI) is a privately held B2B industrial distributor specializing in hydraulic and pneumatic fittings and adapters, founded in 1985 and headquartered at 3000 Avenue F in Arlington, Texas. The company maintains a multi-site domestic footprint with five distribution centers in Arlington TX (HQ), Atlanta GA, Cleveland OH, Houston TX, and Salt Lake City UT, supporting ready-to-ship fulfillment across the United States. FUI sells through a two-tier model: direct-to-consumer ordering via the e-commerce platform myfui.com and an authorized 'Become a FUI Distributor' reseller program supplemented by Blanket Orders scheduled-delivery and a Free Freight Backorder Program.

The product catalog spans thousands of SKUs organized across approximately 14 core product lines including brass fittings, JIC/SAE tube fittings, pipe adapters, flange adapters (Caterpillar, Code 61, Code 62), O-Ring face seal fittings, adjustable O-Ring adapters, beaded hose fittings, flareless adapters, international and conversion adapters (British Parallel Pipe, British Standard Tapered, Japanese Industrial British Pipe, Japanese Industrial Metric, Metric, Metric Flareless), live swivels, push-connect, push-on, quick couplers, and stainless hose ends. Supporting offerings include hose crimp tools, hose protectors, thread identification kits, O-rings in multiple elastomers (Buna, Viton), and curated kits (JIC plug/cap, OFS plug/cap, Metric ID, O-Ring all-in-one, NPT/UN thread ID). The portfolio addresses industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid power, and cross-standard equipment integration.

Commercially, FUI targets two customer bases via separate channels: industrial SMBs and individual purchasers through the e-commerce storefront, and enterprise accounts via authorized resellers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated through one-time sale of fittings, adapters, and accessories in brass, stainless steel, and specialty alloys. The firm has no parent company, no disclosed funding rounds, no public filings, no senior management disclosed in the source data, and no certifications, patents, awards, or strategic partnerships identified.

Name

Fittings Unlimited

Legal name

Fittings Unlimited, Inc.

Website

https://myfui.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fittings Unlimited is a privately held US industrial distributor founded in 1985, headquartered in Arlington, Texas, with five regional distribution centers. It sells hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, adapters, and conversion components to industrial customers via direct e-commerce and an authorized distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fittings Distribution

NAICS

Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42384)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Hydraulic fittings
• Pneumatic fittings
• Industrial adapters
• Fluid power components
• JIC SAE fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hydraulic & Pneumatic Fittings Sales: Fittings Unlimited generates revenue through the direct sale of hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, adapters, and accessories. Products are sold in various materials including brass, stainless steel, and specialty alloys to industrial customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Fittings Unlimited distributes a comprehensive catalog of hydraulic and pneumatic fittings, adapters, and accessories made from brass, stainless steel, and other alloys, supporting international standards including JIC, SAE, NPT, BSP, and Metric. The company sells these products directly through its e-commerce platform myfui.com and through an authorized FUI Distributor network, with ready-to-ship inventory maintained across five US distribution locations.

Product overview

Fittings Unlimited (FUI) is a B2B industrial distributor specializing in hydraulic and pneumatic fittings and adapters. The company offers a comprehensive catalog of core product lines including Brass Fittings, JIC-SAE-Tube Fittings, Pipe Adapters, Flange Adapters, Oring Face Seal, Adjustable Oring Adapters, Beaded Hose Fittings, Flareless Adapters, International and Conversion Adapters, Live Swivels, Push Connect, Push On, Quick Couplers, and Stainless Hose Ends, supported by Tools and Accessories such as Hose Crimp Tools, Hose Protectors, Thread ID Kits, and O-rings. The product portfolio is complemented by featured product kits (JIC-PLUG-AND-CAP-KIT, OFS-PLUG-AND-CAP-KIT, METRIC ID KIT COMPLETE, ORING KIT ALL-IN-ONE, NPT/UNTHREAD ID KIT COMPLETE) and service programs including Blanket Orders and a Free Freight Backorder Program. The company operates exclusively as a distributor selling to authorized resellers and maintains inventory across multiple US locations for ready-to-ship delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adjustable Oring Adapters Hydraulic fittings with adjustable O-ring seals available in 45 degree, 90 degree, straight, and tee configurations for industrial hydraulic systems.
• Beaded Hose Fittings Fittings designed for beaded hose applications, available in 45 degree, 90 degree, and straight configurations for hose end connections.
• Brass Fittings Comprehensive line of brass fittings including 45 degree flare, air brake, compression, drain cock, ferrule, fuel line, garden hose, hose barb, inverted flare, JIC, pipe, poly flow, precision grip transmission, push on, push to connect, threaded sleeve, and valves for diverse industrial fluid and air applications.
• Flange Adapters Flange adapters including Caterpillar, Code 61, and Code 62 variants for hydraulic system connections.
• Flareless Adapters Flareless tube fittings available in 90 degree, nut, sleeve, straight, and tee configurations for tube-based hydraulic systems.
• International and Conversion Adapters Adapters for international standards including British Parallel Pipe, British Standard Tapered, Japanese Industrial British Pipe, Japanese Industrial Metric, Metric, and Metric Flareless connections with various conversion options for global equipment integration.
• JIC-SAE-Tube Fittings
• Live Swivels Rotating fittings allowing movement in hydraulic systems, available in 90 degree, parallel plane, and straight configurations for applications requiring rotational movement after installation.
• Oring Adapters O-ring seal adapters available in Buna, Flange, Straight, Plug, Tee, and Viton material variants for sealed hydraulic connections.
• Oring Face Seal Face seal fittings with O-ring technology available in 45 degree, 90 degree, braze on, cap, nut, plug, sleeve, straight, and tee configurations for high-pressure hydraulic sealing.
• Pipe Adapters Pipe thread adapters in 45 degree, 90 degree, braze on, cap, cross, plug, straight, and tee configurations for NPT and pipe-thread hydraulic assemblies.
• Push Connect Quick-connect push fittings for pneumatic and fluid systems available in 45 degree, 90 degree, straight, tee, and Y-shape configurations for fast installation.
• Push On Push-on hose fittings for secure hose connection without clamps for low-pressure fluid and air applications.
• Quick Couplers Quick-coupler fittings for Garden Hose, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic applications including Double Shut-Off, Wing Nut Interchange, Industrial Interchange, Universal Interchange, Tru-Flate, Thor, and Specialty types.
• Stainless Hose Ends Stainless steel hose end fittings in 43 Series and BW Series for corrosive environment applications.
• Tools and Accessories Supporting products including Hose Crimp Tools, Hose Protectors (8-inch and 12-inch), Kits, Thread ID Kit, and O-rings in various materials (Buna, Viton, Metric, British Parallel Pipe, Boss, embedded, bonded seal, washers, retaining rings, ISO, and plastic caps/plugs) for fitting installation and maintenance.
• JIC Plug and Cap Kit Kit containing JIC plugs and caps for protecting and sealing JIC fitting ends during shipping, storage, and maintenance.
• O-Ring Face Seal Plug and Cap Kit Kit containing O-Ring Face Seal plugs and caps for protecting and sealing OFS fitting ends during shipping, storage, and maintenance.
• Metric ID Kit Complete Complete identification kit for metric thread fittings to support installation and field identification of metric components.
• Oring Kit All-in-One Comprehensive all-in-one O-ring kit for various fitting applications, providing a broad assortment of O-rings for maintenance and replacement.
• NPT/UN Thread ID Kit Complete Complete identification kit for NPT and UN thread fittings to support field identification and specification tasks.
• Blanket Orders Scheduled delivery program allowing distributors to place blanket orders with pre-arranged delivery schedules for recurring inventory replenishment.
• Free Freight Backorder Program Program offering free freight on backordered items to reduce replenishment friction for distributor and industrial customers.
• FUI Distributor Program Program allowing businesses to become authorized FUI distributors with access to the product catalog and ordering systems for resale to industrial end users.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Dixon Valve & Coupling Company: Manufacturer and supplier of industrial hose fittings, couplings, and adapters across hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid-handling applications. Direct overlap in fittings, adapters, and quick couplers.
• Midland Metal Mfg. Manufacturer and supplier of brass, steel, and stainless fittings and adapters for hydraulic, pneumatic, and plumbing applications. Closely aligned catalog and customer base with Fittings Unlimited.
• Kurt Hydraulics: Manufacturer of hydraulic fittings, adapters, and hose assemblies for mobile and industrial equipment. Comparable product mix and customer segments.
• Brennan Industries: Manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic fittings, adapters, and flanges serving industrial and mobile equipment customers in North America. Directly comparable product portfolio (JIC, SAE, NPT, BSP, O-ring face seal) and overlapping distribution channels.
• Anderson Metals (formerly Anderson Fittings): Manufacturer of brass fittings, valves, and adapters serving industrial, plumbing, and pneumatic markets. Highly comparable product range and distribution model to Fittings Unlimited.

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Global manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, fittings, and fluid power solutions. Overlaps directly with FUI's hydraulic fittings offering but at much larger scale with vertically integrated manufacturing.
• Grainger: Largest broad-line industrial MRO distributor in North America, carrying hydraulic and pneumatic fittings among hundreds of thousands of SKUs. Competes with FUI on assortment, price transparency, and same-day delivery.
• Fastenal: National industrial supply distributor with on-site vending and fastener programs expanding into fittings and fluid power. Competes on price, proximity, and digital procurement scale rather than specialty assortment.
• MSC Industrial: Large U.S. metalworking and MRO distributor with a meaningful fluid power and fittings assortment. Competes with FUI for industrial buyer spend via catalogs and digital procurement tools.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies manufacturer with a leading hydraulic fittings and adapters portfolio. Competes with FUI across product categories and standards, including JIC, SAE, and BSP.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/myfuiinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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