Patented and Licensed our Minimum-Dead-Volume Fitting design, the basis for the worldwide “W-Seal” manifold industry (the W-Seal is used in over 50% of the world’s Integrated Gas Systems (IGS)), which supply ultra-high purity gases within the semiconductor industry.
Company History
Established in 1985, Hy-Tech Fittings has a storied history of innovation and noteworthy milestones. Based in Potomac, Maryland, Hy-Tech Fittings was initially a subsidiary of General Components. With a focus on improving Face Seal-style designs for the semiconductor industry, Hy-Tech Fittings serves the high-purity market sector, working directly with research and development divisions nationwide.
Major Milestones
NASA JPL
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab utilized our Anti-Torque Rings on the MSL Mars Rover “Curiosity”, which successfully landed on Mars in 2012.
- A gas control panel using our Circle Seal Valves was featured on Ted Kopple’s: “Nightline” Program
- Hy-Tech’s Mini-Weld-Fittings utilized by NASA on Astronaut Propulsion Packs
- We were the first to introduce electropolished, stainless steel, and Grooved Gaskets to the semiconductor industry
- Hy-Tech developed low-cost Shipping Caps and Plugs approved by Applied Materials, saving them millions of dollars.
- We developed a novel Recycling Program for shipping caps and plugs, which was praised in Applied Materials’ newsletter.