What Interface Devices does

Interface Devices, Inc. (IDI) is a privately held designer and manufacturer of air-driven liquid pumps, hydraulic solenoid poppet valves, air and gas boosters/amplifiers, and custom-engineered fluid power products, headquartered and manufactured at a single facility at 230 Depot Road, Milford, Connecticut. Founded in 1971 by Thomas W. Hotchkiss, the company operates using intensifier technology with non-ferrous components and no metal-to-metal contact, enabling explosion-proof and Hazmat-suitable operation at pressures up to 10,000 psi (680 bar). Its product portfolio includes the customizable E, H & P Series pumps for high-pressure custom applications, the standard TASQ™ line for intermittent applications up to 5,000 psi, the D03 Series zero-leak solenoid poppet valves, air amplifiers with service life exceeding 5x that of alternatives, and the OB-30 Oxygen Booster.

IDI serves enterprise customers across aerospace and defense (SpaceX for Falcon Heavy launch-position hydraulic actuation), emergency rescue services (Hurst Jaws of Life for first-responder tools), oil and gas (Lanmar Logistics' offshore rig evacuation system), aviation ground support (FedEx, United Airlines, McDonnell Douglas), and general industrial manufacturing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of both standard and custom-engineered products, custom engineering services developed in partnership with customers, and parts/repair, with all pricing conducted via quote-based direct consultation rather than public disclosure. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales with technical consultation for custom work, complemented by a global distributor network for standard products. Following founder Thomas Hotchkiss's death in 2011, the company continues to operate as an independent, privately held business with no disclosed external investment, acquisitions, or parent-subsidiary relationships.

Name

Interface Devices

Legal name

Interface Devices, Inc.

Website

https://interfacedevices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Interface Devices is a privately held Milford, Connecticut-based designer and manufacturer of air-driven liquid pumps, hydraulic solenoid valves, air/gas boosters, and custom-engineered fluid power products serving aerospace, emergency rescue, oil and gas, and aviation customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

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

Revenue model

1. Fluid Power Equipment Sales: Sale of air-driven liquid pumps, hydraulic valves, air/gas boosters and amplifiers as manufactured equipment. Products sold as custom-engineered or standard configurations.
2. Custom Engineering Services: Design and manufacturing of purpose-built, application-specific fluid power products developed in partnership with customers.
3. Parts and Repairs: Replacement parts and repair services for existing pump products with quick turnaround due to in-stock components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Interface Devices is a designer and manufacturer of air-driven liquid pumps, hydraulic solenoid poppet valves, air and gas boosters/amplifiers, and custom-engineered fluid power products operating at pressures up to 10,000 psi (680 bar). All products are designed and manufactured at the company's Milford, Connecticut headquarters, and are sold both as standard configurations (e.g., TASQ line) and as factory-customized plug-and-play packages built to customer specifications.

Product overview

Interface Devices is a manufacturer of fluid power products comprising two main product lines: air-driven liquid pumps (E, H & P Series for custom high-pressure applications up to 10,000 psi, and TASQ™ Series for standard applications up to 5,000 psi) and pneumatic products (air amplifiers, air & gas boosters). The company also offers D03 Series solenoid poppet valves for zero-leak directional control, the OB-30 Oxygen Booster, and custom-engineered products. These products work together to provide complete fluid power solutions for hydraulic and pneumatic applications in industries including aerospace, rescue equipment, oil and gas, and industrial manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TASQ: TASQ line of Air-driven Liquid Pumps offering standard, off-the-shelf and affordable alternative for intermittent flow and pressure applications up to 5000 psi (340 bar).

Products and services

• E, H & P Series Air-driven Liquid Pumps Customizable air-driven liquid pumps with integrated pneumatic and hydraulic circuitry, capable of pressures up to 10,000 psi (680 bar), delivered as factory-customized plug-and-play packages for high-pressure hydraulic applications.
• TASQ™ Series Air-driven Liquid Pumps Standard configuration single-ratio, single-acting air-driven liquid pumps for intermittent pressure and flow applications up to 5,000 psi (340 bar), offered as an affordable, quick-delivery option.
• D03 Series Solenoid Poppet Valves Solenoid-actuated, poppet-style zero-leak 3- and 4-way directional control valves that maintain pressure while preventing hydraulic supply from consuming energy or generating heat.
• Air Amplifiers Air amplifiers that double air or other gas pressure at point of use, field-tested to deliver a service life over 5x that of alternative devices.
• Air & Gas Boosters Gas boosters that maintain set pressure without consuming energy, featuring PTFE-compound dynamic seals for long life and sparkless operation.
• OB-30 Oxygen Booster Oxygen booster designed for safely handling pure oxygen under pressure, accompanied by an instructional training program for safe installation and operation.
• Custom-engineered Fluid Power Products Purpose-built fluid power products designed and manufactured for specific customer applications, including rescue tools, flame-retardant foam valves, single- and multi-head pop rivet machines, natural gas boosters, aerospace fastener tools, and nuclear plant maintenance robots.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pressures up to 10,000 psi (680 bar) capability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Engineered Inserts & SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Partnership between Interface Devices and Engineered Inserts & Systems benefits both companies, mentioned in Fall 2013 newsletter.
• Unique AutomationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013IDI air-driven liquid pumps help Unique Automation deliver under challenging conditions, featured in Winter 2013-2014 newsletter.
• Hurst Jaws of LifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDI has a longstanding relationship as a custom product development partner for Hurst Jaws of Life, building specialized power units and valves that allow first responders to power rescue tools using available air bottles.
• Hale ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHale Products is a partner for application-specific custom products, developing purpose-built fluid power solutions.
• Carr Lane RoemheldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarr Lane Roemheld partners with IDI for custom-engineered fluid power products.
• VektekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVektek partners with IDI for custom-engineered fluid power products.
• EmhartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmhart partners with IDI for custom-engineered fluid power products.
• Monogram AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonogram Aerospace partners with IDI for custom-engineered fluid power products.
• BurndycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBurndy partners with IDI for custom-engineered fluid power products.
• Westinghouse/ABBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWestinghouse/ABB partners with IDI for custom-engineered fluid power products, including nuclear plant maintenance applications.
• Lanmar LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDI has a lengthy standing relationship with Lanmar Logistics in Canada, a company that developed the 'PROD' System for offshore oil rig evacuation using hydraulic equipment supplied by IDI.
• SpaceXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDI provides multiple valves to assist with actuating hydraulic cylinders that lift SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets into launch position for the Falcon Heavy program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bimba Manufacturing: Bimba manufactures pneumatic cylinders, air amplifiers, and gas handling products for industrial automation. Directly comparable to IDI's air amplifier and pneumatic product lines.
• HYDAC: HYDAC is a global manufacturer of hydraulic accumulators, valves, and fluid power components serving aerospace, oil & gas, and industrial markets. Overlaps with IDI's hydraulic valve and custom fluid power products.
• SC Hydraulic Engineering: SC Hydraulic Engineering manufactures air-driven liquid pumps and high-pressure hydraulic equipment for similar industrial and aerospace applications. Comparable in scale and product specialization to IDI.
• Maximator (HOERBIGER): Maximator specializes in high-pressure pumps, gas boosters, and compression systems, serving aerospace, oil & gas, and industrial test applications. Directly competes with IDI's air-driven liquid pump and gas booster lines.
• Bauer Compressors: Bauer Compressors manufactures high-pressure gas boosters, air amplifiers, and breathing air compressors serving industrial, aerospace, and emergency services markets. Directly competes with IDI's gas booster and air amplifier products.
• Haskel International: Haskel is the most direct competitor to IDI, manufacturing air-driven liquid pumps, gas boosters, and high-pressure pumping equipment for aerospace, oil & gas, and industrial applications. Product portfolios and target customer profiles closely overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Rexroth: Bosch Rexroth is a leading global manufacturer of hydraulic and pneumatic components, including pumps, valves, and motion control systems. Competes in IDI's core categories but with significantly broader scope and scale.
• Parker Hannifin: Parker Hannifin is one of the largest global fluid power manufacturers with extensive hydraulic pumps, valves, and pneumatic product lines. Overlaps with IDI's product categories but as part of a vastly broader portfolio serving many more markets.
• Festo: Festo is a global leader in pneumatic automation, including air amplifiers, boosters, and pneumatic control components. Comparable to IDI's pneumatic product line but operates as a broad industrial automation incumbent.
• Eaton: Eaton's hydraulics and filtration businesses include pumps, valves, and fluid power components serving industrial and aerospace markets. Overlaps with IDI's product portfolio as part of a much larger diversified industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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