Maker Pipe

What Maker Pipe does

Maker Pipe is a privately held DIY hardware company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, that designs and sells a proprietary system of steel structural pipe connectors engineered to clamp onto standard 1/2", 3/4", and 1" EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit. The core product line comprises 15+ connector types (T, 90, 180, 45, 135, 4-Way, 5-Way, adjustable hinges and flanges, barrel hinges, latches, couplings) that assemble with only a 5mm hex wrench, eliminating the need for welding or specialized tools. Maker Pipe Minis extends the offering into 3D-modeling connectors for prototyping.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through a Shopify storefront at makerpipe.com, supplemented by retail distribution at local hardware and home improvement stores. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales of individual connectors ($3.24-$8.49), a tiered bundle architecture ranging from a $29.89 Sample Bundle to a $2,441.40 Lean Business Bundle, pre-packaged Community Kits ($18.41-$198.31), and accessories (cutters, hex wrenches, casters, end caps). Free shipping is offered for US orders over $120.

Maker Pipe serves a horizontal segmentation of primarily individual and small-business DIY users across six use cases: home/garage builders, gardeners/homesteaders, hunting/fishing enthusiasts, overlanding/camping, tradespeople/contractors, and educational institutions. Growth is driven by a product-led and community-led go-to-market, with a dedicated community platform at connect.makerpipe.com, Maker Faire event presence, a blog and video library, and an organic #makerpipe social hashtag serving as the primary acquisition funnel. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding, no M&A, and no public disclosures of revenue, headcount growth, or leadership changes.

Name

Maker Pipe

Legal name

Maker Pipe LLC

Website

https://makerpipe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maker Pipe is a US-based DIY hardware company that designs and sells steel pipe connectors for standard EMT conduit, sold direct-to-consumer and through hardware stores to individual makers, hobbyists, tradespeople, and educators building custom structures without welding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DIY Structural Pipe Fittings & Hardware

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919), Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire Protection Piping & Sprinkler System Components (IMADALAJ)

Keywords

• Modular pipe fittings
• Structural pipe connectors
• EMT conduit fittings
• DIY building hardware
• Steel pipe connectors

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct sales of structural pipe fittings, connectors, kits, and accessories to consumers through e-commerce. One-time product purchases with various bundle options ranging from starter to enterprise-level kits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maker Pipe designs, manufactures, and sells a system of steel structural pipe connectors that clamp onto standard EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) conduit using only a 5mm hex wrench, allowing DIY builders to assemble custom structures (desks, shelving, garden beds, workstations, vehicle racks) without welding or specialized tools. The company sells individual connectors in multiple angles and configurations, tiered bundles from Sample to Lean Business, and pre-packaged Community Kits for specific projects, distributed primarily through its own Shopify storefront and through retail hardware stores.

Product overview

Maker Pipe is a modular structural pipe fitting system that transforms ordinary EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing) Conduit into an affordable DIY building platform. The core product line consists of steel pipe connectors in various configurations (T connectors, 90-degree, 180-degree, 45-degree, 135-degree, 4-way, 5-way, adjustable angle, flanges, hinges, and latches) that clamp securely to standard electrical conduit using only a 5mm hex wrench. The system is designed to be easy to use with simple hand tools, affordable by pairing with inexpensive conduit from hardware stores, and strong using durable steel construction. The product portfolio includes individual connectors sold separately, bundled offerings (Sample, Mixed, Starter, DIY, Builder, Creator's, Build Anything, Lean Business, Maker, and Pro bundles) at various price points, specialized tool bundles for assembly, and Community Kits that provide complete project packages with instructions and all necessary components for specific builds like desks, kayak carts, dog beds, and garden structures. Accessories like EMT conduit cutters, hex wrenches, caster kits, end caps, mounting straps, and 3D-printed Maker Pipe Minis for prototyping complement the connector line.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Maker Pipe Minis: 3D modeling connectors for prototyping and design visualization

Products and services

• T Connector The most popular and versatile structural pipe fitting, designed to fit electrical conduit in 3/4", 1", and 1/2" variants. Connects two pipes at 90 degrees or serves as an elbow on conduit ends, assembled with a single 5mm hex wrench.
• 90 Degree Structural Pipe Connector Steel connector for creating 90-degree angle joints with EMT conduit without welding.
• 180 Degree Structural Pipe Connector Steel connector for creating straight 180-degree connections with EMT conduit.
• 45 Degree Structural Pipe Connector Steel connector for creating 45-degree angle connections with EMT conduit.
• 135 Degree Structural Pipe Connector Steel connector for creating 135-degree angle connections with EMT conduit.
• Adjustable Angle Hinge Connector Adjustable angle connector with hinge functionality for variable angle connections with EMT conduit.
• Adjustable 180 Degree Connector Adjustable connector for variable straight-line connections with EMT conduit.
• Flange Connector Steel connector with flange for floor or wall mounting applications with EMT conduit.
• Adjustable Angle Flange Flange connector with adjustable angle for versatile mounting applications with EMT conduit.
• EMT Conduit Structural Coupling Structural coupling for connecting EMT conduit pieces together to extend length.
• 4 Way Structural Pipe Connector Four-way connector allowing pipe connections in four directions for complex structural frame builds.
• 5 Way Connector Five-way connector allowing pipe connections in five directions for complex structural frame builds.
• Top Rail T Connector T connector designed specifically for top rail applications with EMT conduit.
• Barrel Hinge Hinge component for creating hinged connections in pipe structures.
• Community Kits Pre-packaged project kits with instructions, connectors, and resources for specific builds including desk kits, kayak carts, dog beds, garden structures, soccer goals, grow light stands, and tray tables.
• Sample Bundle Starter assortment of connectors for trying the system, typically including T connectors and other basic fittings.
• Mixed Structural Pipe Connector Bundle Bundle including 12 T Connectors, 4 90 Degree Connectors, 4 45 Degree Connectors, and 2 180 Degree Connectors, designed to fit 3/4 inch EMT conduit with optional adapter shims for 1/2 inch conduit.
• Starter Bundle Entry-level bundle of connectors for beginning DIY pipe projects.
• DIY Bundle Mid-range bundle of connectors for DIY enthusiasts building larger projects.
• Builder Bundle Advanced bundle for serious builders with more connectors for larger projects.
• Creator's Bundle Professional-grade bundle for creators and makers with extensive connector assortment.
• Build Anything Bundle Comprehensive bundle with extensive connector variety for building virtually any project.
• Lean Business Bundle Large-scale commercial bundle for businesses with substantial connector needs.
• Maker Bundle Curated bundle designed for maker projects with diverse connector needs.
• Pro Bundle Professional-grade bundle for intensive building projects.
• EMT Conduit Cutter Rotary pipe/tube cutter accessory for cutting EMT conduit to desired lengths.
• T Handle Hex Wrench (Long) 5mm ball-ended hex wrench with T-handle for assembling Maker Pipe connectors.
• Caster Kit Caster wheels for adding mobility to pipe-based builds and structures.
• Conduit End Plug / Cap End caps and plugs for covering exposed conduit ends.
• EMT Conduit Hinge Set Complete hinge set for creating hinged connections with EMT conduit structures.
• EMT Conduit Latch Latch mechanism for securing EMT conduit structures.
• GadgetKlips Versatile clips for mounting devices and accessories to pipe structures.
• Maker Pipe Minis 3D modeling connectors for prototyping and visualizing projects before full-scale building.
• Tool Bundle Essential tools for assembling and working with Maker Pipe connectors and EMT conduit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Savings of over $1,000 reported on individual projects like van ladders and surfboard racks
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Saunders Machine WorksminorOthersReferenced as inspiration for Morgan Tool & Die's packing station build. Saunders Machine Works is a maker/machining content creator whose work inspired other makers to create similar custom solutions using Maker Pipe products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Trupply: Trupply is a structural pipe fittings supplier offering a wide range of connectors for building structures from standard pipe. Direct competitor in the e-commerce channel for pipe fittings, with similar product mix and DIY-leaning positioning.
• Formufit: Formufit sells DIY PVC pipe fittings and is a direct analog to Maker Pipe in the DIY market, just using PVC instead of EMT conduit. Both target hobbyists/makers with modular fittings, e-commerce as primary channel, and project kits. Strongest behavioral peer — same customer, same business model, different material.
• Hollaender Manufacturing: Hollaender is a US-based manufacturer of structural pipe fittings and railing systems. They compete directly with Maker Pipe in the aluminum and steel structural fitting category, serving both industrial and architectural applications. Comparable product design philosophy around modular pipe-based construction.
• Kee Klamp (Kee Safety): Kee Klamp is the leading manufacturer of structural pipe fittings and the most direct competitor to Maker Pipe. Both sell modular steel fittings designed to build structures from standard pipe — Kee Klamp traditionally serving industrial/architectural markets and Maker Pipe serving DIY/maker. Direct product overlap in connector geometry and use cases.

Broad incumbents

• RIDGID (Emerson): RIDGID is a major tool and equipment brand serving trades and consumers — including pipe tools, threading equipment, and accessories that pair with pipe projects. Comparable in the DIY/pro-grade trade ecosystem and overlapping customer base of electricians and contractors mentioned in Maker Pipe's testimonials.
• Mueller Industries: Mueller Industries is a large manufacturer of copper, brass, aluminum, and plastic products, including pipe fittings. They overlap with Maker Pipe in the pipe fittings manufacturing category but operate at industrial scale with broad product lines rather than a niche DIY focus. Comparable product space, much broader portfolio.
• Jones Stephens: Jones Stephens is a broad plumbing fittings and hardware supplier with a wide portfolio of pipe fittings, valves, and accessories. They overlap with Maker Pipe in the fittings category but serve the broader plumbing trade rather than the DIY/maker niche. Comparable product category, different customer focus.
• NIBCO: NIBCO is a major manufacturer of plumbing fittings, valves, and flow-control products. They overlap with Maker Pipe in the plumbing fittings category but operate at industrial scale serving wholesale distribution rather than the DIY consumer channel directly. Comparable product category, adjacent business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Maker_Pipe
• YouTubemakerpipe.com/pages/maker-pipe-videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/MakerPipe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maker-pipe
• Instagraminstagram.com/makerpipe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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