What Mikalor does

Mikalor is a Spanish industrial manufacturer of metal hose clamps and clips, founded in 1943 and operating as the primary brand of Difusora de Artículos Mecánicos Especiales, S.A. (Damesa), headquartered in Castellar del Vallés, Barcelona. The company's core product line centers on worm-drive screw clamps branded ASFA (medium/low pressure) and high-pressure clamps branded SUPRA, manufactured across five material grades (W1 through W5) ranging from galvanized steel to AISI 316 stainless steel, with widths from 7mm to 16mm. Proprietary technical features include the ASFA asymmetric housing design for uniform pressure distribution, cold-formed band teeth to prevent hose damage, and the SUPRA pivoting bridge screw system designed to prevent nut loss in high-pressure applications.

Supporting products include spring clamps, clip clamps, ear clamps, P-Clips (DIN 3016), Adapflex bands, wire/bifilar clamps, titanium variants, stainless steel ball-lock band clamps, and pneumatic installation tools. Mikalor holds ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 certifications, with specific products certified to SAE J1508 Type HD, DIN 3017, RoHS, and REACH standards. The company serves automotive, industrial machinery, marine, agricultural, and food/beverage sectors through three primary channels: direct enterprise sales from headquarters via an exclusive client portal, regional distribution centers in Wentzville, MO (USA) and Troisdorf (Germany), and self-service/retail packaging for MRO customers. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. The company maintains a multilingual (5-language) digital presence and active social media footprint across six platforms.

Name

Mikalor

Legal name

Difusora de Artículos Mecánicos Especiales, S.A.

Website

https://mikalorcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1943

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mikalor, founded in 1943 in Spain, manufactures metal hose clamps and clips (ASFA and SUPRA series) serving automotive, industrial, marine, agricultural, and retail/MRO customers across Europe and North America through direct sales and wholly-owned distribution subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuevas Del Valle

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hose Clamp Sales: Mikalor generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of metal hose clamps and clips. The product range includes low pressure, medium pressure, and high pressure clamps, along with accessories and tools. Products are sold in various material grades (W1-W5) and configurations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mikalor manufactures metal hose clamps and clips, including worm-drive clamps (ASFA low/medium pressure, SUPRA high pressure), spring clamps, ear clamps, P-Clips, and titanium variants across five material grades (W1–W5). The company serves automotive, industrial, marine, agricultural, and food/beverage sectors through direct sales, regional distribution subsidiaries, and self-service retail channels. Complementary offerings include pneumatic installation tools and accessories.

Product overview

Mikalor is a manufacturer of industrial hose clamps founded in 1943, producing a comprehensive portfolio of clamping solutions under a unified brand architecture. The core product line centers on worm-drive screw clamps (ASFA series) available in multiple widths (7mm, 9mm, 12mm, 16mm) and five material grades (W1-W5, from galvanized steel to AISI 316 stainless steel), complemented by the high-pressure SUPRA line with its patented pivot bridge technology. Supporting products include spring clamps, clip clamps, ear clamps, P-Clips, Adapflex bands, wire clamps, and titanium variants, alongside pneumatic installation tools and accessories. The portfolio spans low-pressure to high-pressure applications serving automotive, industrial, marine, and agricultural sectors, with specialized offerings like constant tension models for vibration-prone environments and stainless steel ball-lock clamps for permanent installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ASFA: Standard worm-drive hose clamps with asymmetric housing design for leak-proof performance
• SUPRA

Products and services

• Low Pressure Hose Clamps Hose clamps designed for low-pressure applications including spring-band clamps, clip clamps, wire clamps, and other screwless or light-duty options for general industrial and MRO use.
• Medium Pressure Hose Clamps (ASFA Series) Worm-drive screw hose clamps for medium-pressure applications featuring asymmetric housing, cold-formed band teeth, and smoothed/beveled edges. Available in ASFA L (9mm), ASFA S (12mm), and ASFA High Torque (16mm) variants.
• High Pressure Hose Clamps (SUPRA Series) High-pressure hose clamps including the SUPRA series with a proprietary pivoting bridge screw system preventing nut loss, designed for zero-leak guarantees in industry, automotive, and agricultural applications.
• ASFA L (9mm) Hose Clamp Worm-drive screw hose clamp with 9mm unperforated band and smooth interior, available in W1–W5 material grades from galvanized steel to AISI 316 stainless steel for varying corrosion resistance requirements. Certified to a 4.5 Nm minimum breaking torque per DIN 3017.
• ASFA S (12mm) Hose Clamp Worm-drive screw hose clamp with 12mm band width designed for medium-pressure applications, available with constant tension options for vibration-resistant installations.
• ASFA High Torque (16mm) Hose Clamp Heavy-duty 16mm worm-drive clamp engineered to SAE J1508 Type HD standard, with RoHS and REACH compliance for safety and environmental responsibility in high-torque applications.
• ASFA High Torque Constant Tension Clamp Constant tension hose clamp that maintains consistent clamping force during temperature fluctuations and vibrations, ideal for automotive applications requiring long-term reliability.
• SUPRA Constant Tension Clamp High-pressure constant tension clamp combining the SUPRA design with automatic tension maintenance for critical applications.
• SUPRA 2-Piece Double Clamping Clamp Two-piece SUPRA clamp design providing double clamping action for enhanced sealing in high-pressure industrial applications.
• P-Clip (DIN 3016) Hose Clamp Pipe clips manufactured according to DIN 3016 standard, providing maximum safety in industrial mounting applications with rubber-coated options available.
• Spring Hose Clamps Spring-band hose clamps for low-pressure applications, providing automatic adjustment to temperature-induced hose expansion and contraction.
• Clip Clamps Screwless clip-type hose clamps for quick installation in low-pressure applications.
• Adapflex Bands Flexible banding system for custom hose clamp configurations in specialized applications.
• Wire Clamps (Bifilar) Double-wire hose clamps for low-pressure applications, including spring and screw variants.
• Titanium Hose Clamps Titanium hose clamps for extreme corrosion resistance applications requiring light weight and superior durability.
• Ear Clamps Ear-type clamps for permanent, watertight sealing in automotive and industrial applications.
• SMS Standard Clamps Hose clamps manufactured according to SMS (Swedish Milk Standard) specifications for food and beverage industry applications.
• Pneumatic Clamping Pliers Pneumatic tools for efficient installation of hose clamps in high-volume production environments.
• Stainless Steel Ball-Lock Band Clamps Stainless steel band clamps with ball-lock closure system providing permanent, secure clamping with up to 114kg load capacity and 400-hour salt spray resistance.
• Self-Service and Point of Sale Hose Clamp Products Packaged hose clamp products designed for retail self-service distribution channels serving MRO customers through hardware stores and retail partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.5 Nm minimum breaking torque for ASFA L 9mm (vs ~3.5 Nm for generic alternatives)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Difusora de Artículos Mecánicos Especiales, S.A. (Damesa)coreOthersMikalor is a brand owned by Difusora de Artículos Mecánicos Especiales, S.A. (Damesa), with registered offices at Polígono Industrial Pla de la Bruguera, C/Garraf, 10-12, 08211 Castellar del Vallés (Barcelona). Damesa is the parent company operating the Mikalor brand and mikalorcompany.com domain. CIF: A-08610875.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MikalorCompany
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqmEvPbfb4AXnRTLxnwXMaQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/MikalorCompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mikalor
• Instagraminstagram.com/mikalorcompany
• Pinterestpinterest.es/mikalorcompany

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

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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