What Omega Flex does

Omega Flex, Inc. (NASDAQ: OFLX) is a U.S. manufacturer of corrugated flexible metal hose, braid products, and specialty hose assemblies founded in 1975 and headquartered at 451 Creamery Way, Exton, Pennsylvania. The company produces flexible metal piping in a broad alloy set — stainless steel (304, 321, 316L), bronze (C51000/C22000), Monel 400, Inconel, and Hastelloy — organized into numbered series (Series 100/300/400/500/600/700/800) covering helical, annular, and high-pressure configurations across a temperature envelope from cryogenic to 1500°F. The portfolio also includes application-specific branded systems: TracPipe and TracPipe PSII for residential, commercial, and industrial natural gas and propane installations; DoubleTrac for petroleum piping; MediTrac for healthcare medical gas; HYTHERM for high-temperature hydrocarbon transfer at refineries and chemical plants; and specialized assemblies for chlorine transfer, cargo transfer, oxygen lance, jacketed, vibration absorber, and high-pressure service.

The underlying technology depends on metallurgical engineering, mechanical design, and third-party certification. Products are engineered to absorb vibration, compensate for thermal expansion, correct misalignment, and resist corrosion across demanding media, with a 4:1 safety factor maintained on published pressures. Omega Flex is ISO 9001 registered, qualifies products to ISO 10380 (including cycle life fatigue testing at maximum working pressure rather than the standard minimum), operates an in-house metallurgical lab with Instron tensile testing and alloy identification capability, and holds industry-specific certifications including Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 6, UL listings, PEI Flexible Pipe Supplier status, and USCG certification for marine service.

The business model is a B2B industrial product manufacturer with revenue derived almost entirely from one-time product sales rather than recurring contracts. Products are sold primarily through a global network of independent fabricating distributors who build assemblies to end-customer specifications, supplemented by direct OEM engagement and relationships with commercial and industrial contractors serving gas piping markets. The end-customer base is diversified across heavy industrial verticals — steel mills, chemical and petrochemical plants, pulp and paper mills, power plants, water and wastewater facilities — plus healthcare facilities (MediTrac) and residential/commercial gas distribution (TracPipe). The company employs 501–1,000 people, is publicly traded with no debt and approximately $49.8M in cash as of Q1 2026, and has paid a quarterly dividend for 14 consecutive years with increases in each of the last four. Operations are North-America-focused, with active distribution in the U.S. and Canada.

Name

Omega Flex

Legal name

Omega Flex, Inc.

Website

https://omegaflex.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Omega Flex, Inc. (NASDAQ: OFLX) manufactures corrugated flexible metal hose and braid products across multiple alloys for industrial processing, residential and commercial gas piping, medical gas, and petroleum applications, selling primarily through fabricating distributors and OEMs in North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Metal Hose and Braid Products

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Steel Pipe & Tubes (3317)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Flexible metal hose
• Corrugated stainless tubing
• Industrial hose assemblies
• Gas piping systems
• Metal braid products

Headquarters

HQ city

Exton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Flexible Metal Hose and Braid Products: Manufacture and sale of corrugated flexible metal hose, braid products, and hose assemblies for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Products sold through network of fabricating distributors and directly to OEMs.
2. Custom Hose Assemblies: Custom designed and fabricated hose assemblies meeting specific customer requirements. Services include designing, fabricating, cleaning, testing, performance validation, and material certification.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Omega Flex manufactures corrugated flexible metal hose, braid products, and specialty hose assemblies from stainless steel, bronze, Monel, Inconel, and Hastelloy alloys for industrial, commercial, and residential applications. Its product lines cover TracPipe flexible stainless steel gas piping, DoubleTrac petroleum piping, MediTrac medical gas piping, and HYTHERM high-temperature hydrocarbon drain hose, along with custom-fabricated assemblies for OEMs and processing industries.

Product overview

OmegaFlex is a manufacturer of corrugated flexible metal hose and braid products for processing industries and specialized applications. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Exton, PA, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of metal piping solutions organized into distinct product lines: TracPipe (flexible stainless steel tubing for natural gas and propane in residential/commercial buildings), DoubleTrac (petroleum piping solution), and MediTrac (medical gas piping for healthcare facilities). The industrial product line includes multiple hose series differentiated by material (Series 100/300/800 stainless steel, Series 400 bronze, Series 500 Monel, Series 600 Inconel, Series 700 Hastelloy) and specialized hose assemblies (HYTHERM high-temperature hydrocarbon hose, Chlorine Transfer Hose, Cargo Transfer Hose, Formex Hose, Jacketed Hose, Oxygen Lance Hose, High Pressure Hose, and Vibration Absorbers). The company also produces various braid products (tubular, braided, abrasion-resistant) in multiple materials and offers extruded hose options with protective jackets (TPV and LLDPE).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DoubleTrac®: Revolutionary petroleum piping solution for environmental and cost benefits
• TracPipe
• TracPipe PSII
• MediTrac®
• HYTHERM™

Products and services

• TracPipe Corrugated flexible stainless steel tubing for natural gas and propane installations in residential and commercial applications. Re-engineered fittings include silicone cover, four-bolt design requiring less torque, and an adaptable fitting platform. Available in sizes from 3/8-inch to 2 inches.
• DoubleTrac Revolutionary petroleum piping solution designed for environmental and cost benefits in petroleum piping applications.
• MediTrac Medical gas piping system for the healthcare industry, used in hospitals, ambulatory care centers, dental, physician and veterinary clinics, laboratories, and any facility using medical gas.
• OmegaFlex Commercial Gas piping products for commercial and industrial contractors covering Medical Gas, Natural Gas, Diesel, LP Gas, Gasoline, and Biofuels applications.
• HYTHERM Hose High-temperature hydrocarbon drain hose for refineries and chemical companies to safely drain and transport hydrocarbon-based fluids such as oil, gasoline, diesel, and petroleum products. Temperature range from -76°F to 400°F with USCG certification available.
• Chlorine Transfer Hose Monel 400 hose assembly meeting Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 6 specifications for demanding chlorine transfer applications. Fully tested and prepared for shipping.
• Cargo Transfer Hose Large diameter hose assemblies for ship-to-shore media transfer including chemicals, asphalt and oil products, available in sizes up to 14 inches and lengths of 40 feet or more.
• Formex Hose Flexible hose with unique properties allowing easy installation even in difficult applications. Can be bent into intricate patterns prior to installation, turning corners and bending around obstructions without compromising fluid handling capabilities.
• Jacketed Hose Hose within a hose assembly where both inner and outer hoses act independently as separate pressure carriers. Used for cryogenic applications, viscous media heating, and safety containment.
• Oxygen Lance Hose Custom hose assemblies for critical oxygen supply applications, available in sizes through 14 inches, cleaned and capped for commercial oxygen service.
• High Pressure Hose Engineered hose assemblies designed to meet pressures higher than published ratings for specialized high-pressure industrial applications.
• Vibration Absorbers UL recognized vibration absorbers for refrigeration applications, featuring all-bronze construction with female sweat fittings for copper tubing sizes from 1/4 inch through 3-1/8 inches.
• Series 300 Stainless Annular Hose ISO 10380 qualified corrugated stainless steel hose available in 304, 321, 316L stainless steel with temperature rating from cryogenic to 1500°F, featuring Standard Pitch, Open Pitch and Superflex corrugation designs.
• Series 100 Stainless Helical Hose ISO 10380 qualified helical stainless steel hose with unique self-draining properties, temperature rating from cryogenic to 1500°F.
• Series 800 Stainless High Pressure Hose High pressure corrugated stainless steel hose, with 812 Series manufactured in 321 stainless steel and 813 Series in T316 stainless steel, meeting ISO 10380 standards.
• Series 500 Monel Annular Hose Monel 400 hose meeting Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 6 specifications with temperatures to 800°F and excellent chemical resistance to dry chlorine, salt water and alkalines.
• Series 600 Inconel Annular Hose High-temperature corrugated hose with Nickel-Chromium-Molybdenum-Columbium core material and temperatures to 1500°F, featuring excellent corrosion resistance.
• Series 700 Hastelloy Annular Hose Low-Carbon Nickel-Molybdenum-Chromium hose with temperatures to 1400°F for demanding high-temperature chemical applications.
• Series 400 Bronze Annular Hose Copper alloy C51000 hose with bronze C22000 braid, temperatures to 400°F, designed to maintain pipeline material integrity and prevent galvanic corrosion.
• Series 300 Extruded (TPV) Hose Corrugated stainless steel hose with 304 stainless steel braid and outer Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV) jacket, operating temperatures from -76°F to 275°F.
• Series 300 Extruded (LLDPE) Hose Corrugated stainless steel hose with 304 stainless steel braid and blue Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE) outer jacket, operating temperatures from -76°F to 250°F.
• Series 300 Insulated Extruded (LLDPE) Hose Corrugated stainless steel hose with fiberglass braid insulation and green LLDPE outer jacket, operating temperatures from -76°F to 250°F.
• TracPipe Redesigned Fittings New contractor-friendly fitting design for the TracPipe flexible gas piping system, replacing the existing AutoFlare fittings (which will remain available until the end of 2026).

Quantifiable outcome

• 4:1 safety factor maintained on all published pressures
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ISO (International Standards Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmegaFlex products are qualified to ISO 10380 standard for corrugated metal hose and hose assemblies. The company performs testing at more stringent requirements than the standard specifies, including cycle life fatigue testing at maximum working pressure rather than the standard minimum.
• Chlorine InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmegaFlex Monel 400 hose and braid products meet Chlorine Institute Pamphlet 6 specifications for chlorine transfer applications. Chlorine Transfer hoses are manufactured in accordance with this current standard.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Unisource Manufacturing: Unisource Manufacturing supplies metal hose, industrial hose, hydraulic hose, and expansion joint products. Its metal hose and industrial fluid-transfer offerings overlap with Omega Flex's industrial hose assemblies.
• Hose Master: Hose Master manufactures corrugated metal hose, metal expansion joints, stripwound hose, and related assemblies for industrial fluid-handling applications. It is highly comparable because Omega Flex also focuses on corrugated flexible metal hose and specialty hose assemblies.
• Flex-Hose Co. Flex-Hose Co. supplies flexible metal hose, braided hose, and expansion joints for industrial and commercial piping systems. It competes in the same flexible metal hose and assembly category as Omega Flex.
• Gastite: Gastite, a Titeflex brand, offers corrugated stainless steel tubing systems for fuel gas installations. It is directly comparable to Omega Flex's TracPipe flexible gas piping products for residential and commercial natural gas and propane applications.
• Penflex: Penflex manufactures corrugated metal hose and braid products for industrial transfer, motion, and vibration applications. Its core product category directly overlaps with Omega Flex's flexible metal hose and braid portfolio.
• Flexicraft Industries: Flexicraft manufactures metal hose assemblies, expansion joints, rubber connectors, and other flexible piping products. It is comparable because it serves industrial customers requiring flexible connectors and engineered piping movement solutions.
• Pro-Flex CSST: Pro-Flex CSST provides flexible corrugated stainless steel tubing and fittings for gas piping installations. It is a direct peer for the TracPipe portion of Omega Flex's portfolio.
• Wardflex: Wardflex supplies corrugated stainless steel tubing systems for residential and commercial gas piping. It is comparable because it targets the same CSST installer and contractor base served by Omega Flex's TracPipe.
• Senior Flexonics: Senior Flexonics produces flexible metal hoses, bellows, expansion joints, and engineered fluid-conveyance components. It is comparable as an established manufacturer of engineered metal flexible piping products for demanding industrial uses.

Broad incumbents

• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is a large diversified motion-and-control company with broad hose, fittings, fluid connectors, and industrial fluid-handling product lines. It is a broader incumbent rather than a niche specialist, but overlaps with Omega Flex in industrial hose and fluid conveyance solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 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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