What Masterduct does

Masterduct, Inc. is a Houston, Texas-based US manufacturer and distributor of industrial flexible hoses and ducting systems, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Germany-headquartered Masterflex Group—one of six specialist brands alongside Masterflex, Matzen & Timm, Novoplast Schlauchtechnik, Fleima-Plastic, and APT. Founded in 1999, the company employs 101–250 people and serves industrial manufacturing, food and pharmaceutical processing, chemical processing, automotive and vehicle service, and heavy industrial (foundries, steel mills, plastics) customers across the Americas, including a dedicated Brazilian operation.

The product portfolio is built on five core hose series—Master-PUR (polyurethane foiled, extruded, and Trivolution variants including the FDA-acceptable food/pharma lines and the 2024-launched Master-PUR H HT 250 high-temperature line), Master-Clip (fabric-clipped hoses spanning from cryogenic KAPTON at -435°F to HT 2010 at +2010°F for exhaust and chemical fume), Carflex (vehicle exhaust hoses including a Fire Flex system for emergency-response bays), Master-SIL (vulcanized silicone), and Master-NEO (neoprene)—plus Master-TPR PLUS multi-purpose hose, pneumatic tubing and profiles, and a hose accessory line (PU Screw Cuff EC, Car-Grip, Clip-Grip). Differentiated technology includes electrically conductive polyurethane with surface resistance Ro <10^4 Ohm for dust-explosion protection, PTFE-laminated chemical fume hoses, microbe-resistant Trivolution formulations, and the crush-resilient Master-PUR STEP spiral. Compliance stack covers ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, ISO 50001, and FDA 21 CFR Parts 177.2600 and 177.1680.

Masterduct sells exclusively through direct B2B channels: a US direct sales team reachable at (713) 462-5779, a Brazilian direct sales presence, and the Masterflex Group's global production and marketing footprint in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices, and the revenue model is one-time industrial purchase of hoses, ducting, and accessories—where recurring replacement demand is inherent to the wear-part nature of dust-collection, fume-extraction, and exhaust applications. Demand-generation combines a product-specification website (data sheets, submittal downloads), trade-show participation, thought-leadership content (Dust Explosions whitepaper, Hose + Coupling World editorial, Dust Safety Science podcast), and LinkedIn/Facebook brand presence.

Name

Masterduct

Legal name

Masterduct, INC.

Website

https://masterduct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Masterduct Inc., a Houston-based US subsidiary of Germany's Masterflex Group, manufactures industrial flexible hoses and ducting systems—including polyurethane, PTFE, silicone, and neoprene lines—for dust collection, material handling, vehicle exhaust, and food/pharma applications across the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220), Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hoses & Tubing (Rubber/Elastomer) (IMANALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hoses, Tubing & Fittings (Hydraulic/Pneumatic Lines & Connectors) (IMAHAGAH), Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI)

Keywords

• Industrial hose manufacturing
• Flexible ducting systems
• Dust collection hoses
• Material handling hoses
• High-temperature hoses

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hose Sales: One-time purchase model for industrial flexible hoses, ducting systems, and hose accessories. Products are sold directly to industrial customers for various applications including dust collection, material handling, vehicle exhaust, chemical fume extraction, and food/pharma processing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Masterduct manufactures and distributes industrial flexible hoses and ducting systems including polyurethane (PUR), PTFE, silicone, neoprene, and thermoplastic elastomer hoses with steel wire reinforcement. Product families include Master-PUR polyurethane hoses (light/medium/heavy-duty, food-grade, extruded, Trivolution variants, electrically conductive options), Master-Clip fabric clip hoses (extreme temperature up to +2010°F, chemical fume, vehicle exhaust), Carflex exhaust hoses, Master-SIL silicone hoses, Master-NEO neoprene hoses, plus pneumatic tubing, hose accessories (clamps, cuffs), and the Fire Flex exhaust system. Hoses serve dust collection, material handling, food/pharma processing, chemical fume extraction, vehicle exhaust extraction, and high-temperature industrial applications.

Product overview

Masterduct is a subsidiary of the Masterflex Group specializing in industrial flexible hoses and ducting systems. The product portfolio includes five main hose series: Master-PUR (polyurethane hoses in F/Foiled, X/Extruded, and Trivolution variants), Master-Clip (fabric-based clip hoses for high temperatures and chemical resistance), Carflex (vehicle exhaust hoses), Master-SIL (silicone hoses), and Master-NEO (neoprene hoses). Supporting products include pneumatic tubing, hose accessories (clamps, connectors, cuffs), and specialty products like the Fire Flex system and Master-TPR PLUS. The hoses serve industrial applications including dust collection, material handling, food and pharma processing, toxic fume extraction, vehicle exhaust, air movement, and high-temperature environments ranging from cryogenic to 2010°F. Masterduct operates as part of the Masterflex Group with production and marketing locations in Europe, America, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master-PUR H HT 250 High-Temperature Polyurethane Hose High-temperature polyurethane hose engineered for extreme industrial environments with temperature range of -22°F to +250°F, featuring steel wire reinforcement for high-pressure applications and superior chemical resistance for plastics, foundry, and steel mill operations.
• Master-PUR X Extruded Polyurethane Hose Series Antistatic, food-grade, and flame-resistant extruded polyurethane hose series with ultra-smooth inner wall for optimum flow. Designed to decrease maintenance issues and downtime from torn or worn hoses.
• Master-PUR Food & Pharma Hose Series FDA-acceptable heavy-duty polyurethane hose family for food and pharmaceutical applications, including H-F, H-F-EC (electrically conductive), L-F, SL-F, HH-F, STEP, Trivolution H and L variants, and Performance line. Includes microbe-resistant Trivolution hoses and FDA-compliant options per 21 CFR 177.2600 and 177.1680.
• Master-Clip HT Extreme Temperature Hose Series Extreme temperature hose family with asbestos-free high-temperature fabric construction, including Master-Clip HT 2010 (up to +2010°F, intermittent to 2370°F), HT 1500, HT 1200, HT 1000, HT 850, HT 750, and COMBO custom variants. Designed for industrial and vehicle exhaust extraction with stainless steel spiral reinforcement.
• Master-Clip Chemical Fume Hose Series PTFE-laminated and chemical-resistant hose family including PTFE H-EC (electrically conductive up to +350°F), PTFE S-EC (silicon outer up to +480°F), KAPTON (cryogenic -435°F to +750°F), VITON (up to +410°F), PTFE (up to +480°F), and PTFE MP (up to +600°F). Used for corrosive media extraction and toxic fume ventilation.
• Master-Clip SPARK Welding Fume Hose Spark-resistant hose for extraction of welding fumes with flame-resistant PVC-coated glass fabric construction.
• Carflex Vehicle Exhaust Hose Series Vehicle exhaust hose family including Carflex 350 (gasoline engines up to +350°F), Carflex 570 (diesel engines up to +570°F), Carflex CF (spark ignition or diesel engines up to +570°F), and Carflex Super (crush resistant up to +300°F). Also includes Master-Clip CAR, ISO-CAR, ISO-SILICONE, SILICONE, SILICONE H, and COMBO exhaust hoses with Kevlar and silicone-coated glass fabric options.
• Fire Flex Exhaust Hose System High-temperature vehicle exhaust hoses designed for the rapid response industry with lower rigid and upper flexible sections for fire/rescue fleet exhaust extraction systems.
• Master-SIL Silicone Hose Series Economical double-layered vulcanized silicone hoses for high-temperature applications up to +600°F, including Master-SIL 2 and Master-SIL 2 NOMEX variants for dryer and vehicle exhaust applications.
• Master-NEO 2 Neoprene Hose Two-layer neoprene-coated glass fabric hose rated up to +300°F for air or gaseous media in high-temperature applications.
• Master-TPR PLUS Thermoplastic Rubber Hose Economical multi-purpose thermoplastic rubber hose for HVAC, ventilation, wood dust collection, and light material handling applications.
• Pneumatic Tubing & Profiles Highly flexible thermoplastic pneumatic tubing and profiles for compressed air, vacuum, hydraulics, fuels, and foodstuffs with temperature range -40°F to 195°F. Manufactured under ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 quality/environmental/energy systems.
• Hose Accessories (PU Screw Cuff EC, Car-Grip Clamp, Clip-Grip Clamp) Hose accessories including electrically conductive polyurethane cuffs (PU Screw Cuff EC, surface resistance Ro <10^4 Ohm) for antistatic applications, and Car-Grip and Clip-Grip bridge-style hose clamps for foil and Master-Clip hoses.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Masterflex GroupcoreOthersMasterduct is a subsidiary and brand of the Masterflex Group, a specialist in development and production of high-quality hoses and connector systems. The Masterflex Group brings together six specialists under one umbrella: Masterflex, Matzen & Timm, Novoplast Schlauchtechnik, Fleima-Plastic, Masterduct, and APT. The group has production and marketing locations in Europe, America, and Asia.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kuriyama of America: Kuriyama is one of the largest North American manufacturers and distributors of industrial rubber and thermoplastic hoses, with a comparable product breadth across material handling, chemical transfer, and food-grade applications. Most direct US-based competitor to Masterduct in industrial flexible hose categories.
• Dixon Valve & Coupling: Dixon manufactures and supplies industrial hose fittings, couplings, and related fluid handling products, serving overlapping industrial customers with hose and connector systems comparable to Masterduct's cuff, clamp, and connector accessory lines.
• NewAge Industries: NewAge Industries manufactures flexible plastic tubing and hose products for industrial, food/beverage, and pharmaceutical applications, including FDA-compliant lines. Directly comparable to Masterduct's food/pharma Master-PUR and pneumatic tubing product categories.
• Flexaust: Flexaust manufactures flexible hose and ducting products for industrial applications including dust collection, material handling, fume extraction, and high-temperature environments — a direct product-line and application overlap with Masterduct's Master-PUR and Master-Clip portfolios.
• Hose Master: Hose Master is a US-based manufacturer of flexible metal hose and industrial hose assemblies serving chemical, petrochemical, and exhaust applications. Comparable as a specialty industrial hose producer competing in chemical fume and high-temperature niches overlapping Masterduct's PTFE and Master-Clip HT lines.
• Pacific Echo International: Pacific Echo is a US-based manufacturer of industrial flexible hose and ducting products, comparable in scale and product focus to Masterduct. Competes in similar application categories including dust collection, fume extraction, and material handling.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a large diversified motion and control technologies manufacturer with a significant industrial hose and fittings division. Competes with Masterduct in industrial and chemical hose applications but operates across a far broader portfolio including hydraulics, pneumatics, and aerospace.
• Gates Industrial: Gates is a global manufacturer of engineered power transmission and fluid power solutions including industrial hose, hydraulic hose, and belts. Overlaps with Masterduct in industrial hose categories but serves a substantially larger customer base with much broader product scope.
• Continental ContiTech: Continental's ContiTech division is a major global manufacturer of industrial rubber hose, conveyor belts, and polymer products. Competes with Masterduct across material handling, chemical, and food-grade hose categories as a broad incumbent with significantly larger scale.
• Eaton: Eaton is a large diversified industrial manufacturer with a fluid handling product line including industrial hose and fittings. Overlaps with Masterduct in industrial hose applications but operates as a multi-segment industrial conglomerate with much broader scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/masterduct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/masterduct-inc
• Xx.com/MasterflexGroup

Compliance6 records

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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