Orange Coast Pneumatics

What Orange Coast Pneumatics does

Orange Coast Pneumatics is a US-based industrial distributor operating from Yorba Linda, California, specializing in pneumatic automation components, vacuum pumps, and fluid handling equipment. The company functions as an authorized National Elite Distributor for SMC Corporation of America, complemented by authorized distribution agreements with Welch Vacuum (scroll pumps, rotary vane pumps, chemical duty diaphragm pumps, ChemStar Dry systems) and Thomas Pumps (WOB-L piston, gas diaphragm, rotary vane, linear, articulated piston, peristaltic pumps). Its product catalog spans more than 20 categories including fittings, FRL combination units, directional control valves, actuators, grippers, pressure regulators, flow controls, ionizers, vacuum generators and sensors, air dryers, process valves, and specialty lines such as DOT-compliant fittings and Medical White components for healthcare applications.

The technology layer is a BigCommerce-powered e-commerce storefront (ocpneumatics.com / ocaire.com) augmented by the SMC Part Builder online configuration tool, a Quick Order Form for rapid reordering, and a credit application workflow for qualified business accounts. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, holds SMC Authorized National Elite Distributor and Elite Distributor status, and operates phone-based direct sales (1-800-799-4568) with bilingual English/Spanish support, Mon-Fri 6am-4pm PST. Founded in 2013, the company operates with 11-50 employees.

The business model is hardware resale distribution: revenue is generated through sale of third-party manufactured pneumatic, vacuum, and pump components, with quote-based pricing and no public price disclosure. The go-to-market combines direct telephone sales for enterprise accounts, e-commerce for SMB and individual buyers, and channel-distribution positioning via the authorized brand partnerships. Customer segments are primarily industrial manufacturing (factories and production facilities) with a secondary vertical in medical and healthcare equipment manufacturing. Leadership consists of Donovan Adams as President and Michael Ellis as Director and CFO. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

Orange Coast Pneumatics

Legal name

Orange Coast Pneumatics

Website

https://ocaire.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orange Coast Pneumatics is a US-based authorized National Elite Distributor of SMC pneumatics, Welch Vacuum, and Thomas Pumps products, serving industrial manufacturing and medical equipment buyers through a B2B e-commerce storefront and direct phone sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Pneumatic and Vacuum Distribution

NAICS

Other Professional Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423490)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAGAC

Pneumatic Components (FRLs, Cylinders, Valves)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAGAL

Filtration, Condition Monitoring & Fluid Management (Filters, Breathers, Oil Analysis, Cooling)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

SECONDARYIMAHAGAN

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Fluid Power & Motion Control Equipment

Keywords

• Pneumatic components distribution
• Industrial automation parts
• Vacuum pump distribution
• Compressed air systems
• SMC pneumatic products

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorba Linda

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Pneumatic Component Distribution: Revenue generated through the distribution and resale of pneumatic components including fittings, valves, regulators, actuators, and airline equipment sourced from manufacturers like SMC Corporation
2. Vacuum Pump Distribution: Sale and distribution of vacuum pumps and systems including Welch Vacuum products (scroll pumps, rotary vane pumps, diaphragm pumps) and Thomas Pumps (WOB-L piston, gas diaphragm, rotary vane, linear, peristaltic)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Orange Coast Pneumatics is an authorized SMC National Elite Distributor that distributes pneumatic automation components, vacuum pumps, and related industrial fluid-handling products sourced from SMC Corporation of America, Welch Vacuum, and Thomas Pumps. It serves industrial manufacturing and medical/healthcare customers in the United States through a BigCommerce e-commerce storefront, a Quick Order Form, the SMC Part Builder configuration tool, and direct telephone sales with bilingual support and business credit terms.

Product overview

Orange Coast Pneumatics is an authorized national distributor of pneumatic and vacuum equipment, operating as a B2B e-commerce platform. The product portfolio centers on three core brands: SMC Pneumatics (offering actuators, directional control valves, airline equipment, connectors, vacuum products, sensors, switches, and industrial communication devices), Welch Vacuum Products (featuring scroll pumps, belt-drive and direct-drive rotary vane vacuum pumps, chemical duty diaphragm pumps, standard duty dry vacuum pumps, ChemStar Dry systems, and automated diaphragm vacuum systems), and Thomas Pumps (supplying WOB-L piston pumps, gas diaphragm pumps, rotary vane pumps, linear pumps, articulated piston pumps, liquid diaphragm pumps, liquid linear pumps, and peristaltic pumps). The company supplements these brands with a comprehensive range of pneumatic components including fittings, FRL combination units, pressure regulators, flow controls, grippers, ionizers, vacuum regulators, and specialized products like DOT-compliant fittings and Medical White components. They provide an SMC Part Builder tool for online configuration of pneumatic systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMC Pneumatics Products Full range of SMC pneumatic components including actuators, directional control valves, airline equipment, connectors, vacuum products, sensors, switches, and industrial communication devices, distributed to U.S. industrial manufacturers and medical equipment customers.
• Welch Vacuum Products Industrial vacuum pumps and systems including scroll pumps, belt-drive and direct-drive rotary vane vacuum pumps, chemical duty diaphragm pumps, standard duty dry vacuum pumps, ChemStar Dry systems, automated diaphragm vacuum systems, and fluid aspiration systems.
• Thomas Pumps Compressor and pump solutions including WOB-L piston pumps, gas diaphragm pumps, rotary vane pumps, linear pumps, articulated piston pumps, liquid diaphragm pumps, liquid linear pumps, and peristaltic pumps.
• Medical White Products Pneumatic components designed for medical and healthcare applications with white-room compatible specifications, offered to healthcare facilities and medical equipment manufacturers.
• DOT Compliant Fittings Specialty fittings meeting Department of Transportation compliance requirements for vehicle air brake systems.
• SMC Part Builder Online configuration tool for selecting and building SMC pneumatic parts including connectors, airline equipment, directional control valves, actuators, grippers, and vacuum products.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SMC Corporation of AmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOrange Coast Pneumatics is an authorized SMC National Elite Distributor and SMC Elite Distributor. They distribute SMC pneumatic components including actuators, directional control valves, airline equipment, connectors, vacuum products, sensors, switches, and controllers. SMC Oneumatics, SMCEtech, Etech, SMC Now and SMC USA are marks used by SMC Corporation of America.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Airtec Pneumatics (Parker Hannifin): Parker's pneumatic division offers air preparation, valves, cylinders, and fittings comparable to SMC's portfolio. Parker's distribution network competes head-to-head with SMC Authorized Elite distributors like Orange Coast for industrial OEM and MRO pneumatic business.
• AutomationDirect: AutomationDirect is a direct-to-customer industrial automation e-commerce retailer selling pneumatic components, sensors, and motion control at transparent pricing. Its online, catalog-led model closely mirrors Orange Coast's BigCommerce e-commerce + phone hybrid distribution model for pneumatic buyers.
• C&L Fluid Power: C&L Fluid Power is a specialized pneumatic and hydraulic distributor carrying brands including SMC, Festo, and Parker. Its similar mix of authorized franchise distribution, regional US service, and e-commerce ordering makes it one of the closest scale-comparable direct peers to Orange Coast Pneumatics.
• Festo USA: Festo is a major global pneumatic automation manufacturer with deep US distribution. Its authorized distributors compete with Orange Coast for OEMs and process manufacturers seeking pneumatic valves, cylinders, and vacuum components, representing one of the closest comparable competing product lines.
• Clippard Instrument Laboratory: Clippard is a US pneumatic component specialist offering cylinders, valves, fittings, and vacuum products through authorized distribution. Its product overlap with SMC and focus on air preparation and motion components places it as a competing pneumatic line that may be carried by rival distributors serving the same customers as Orange Coast.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger Industrial: Grainger is the largest US industrial MRO distributor carrying pneumatic components, vacuum equipment, and replacement parts. Its massive catalog, KeepStock programs, and enterprise e-procurement offerings make it a key competitor for Orange Coast's mid-market industrial customers.
• McMaster-Carr: McMaster-Carr is a major broad-line industrial distributor offering pneumatic fittings, valves, regulators, actuators, and vacuum equipment alongside a deep general catalog. It competes with Orange Coast on convenience, same-day shipping, and breadth of SKU selection for US B2B buyers.
• Applied Industrial Technologies: Applied Industrial Technologies is a fluid power and industrial distribution specialist with significant pneumatic and hydraulic product offerings. It overlaps directly with Orange Coast in pneumatic valves, FRLs, fittings, and is a relevant incumbent peer for comparison on customer reach and service breadth.
• MSC Industrial Direct: MSC Industrial is a broad industrial MRO distributor stocking pneumatic valves, fittings, FRLs, and vacuum pumps from multiple manufacturers. Its scale and Metalworking/MRO-focused sales force place it in direct competition with authorized specialty distributors like Orange Coast on multi-line accounts.
• Fox Valley Controls / Numatics (Emerson / ASCO): Emerson's ASCO and Numatics lines are major pneumatic component brands that compete with SMC in FRLs, valves, and actuators. Authorized distributors of ASCO/Numatics operate comparable business models to Orange Coast and compete for the same pool of US industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/myocaire

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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