Industrial Vacuum Tubing & Components
Every connection, every bend, every joint affects suction, safety, and service life. We build the components that systems depend on.
Manufactured at the Source
An industrial vacuum system is only as reliable as the tubing network connecting it. A poorly sealed joint leaks suction. A sharp elbow traps material and kills airflow. The wrong gauge wears through in weeks. Every component in the line either contributes to performance or quietly degrades it.
H-P Products has manufactured industrial vacuum tubing, bends, elbows, fittings, and couplings since 1948. Standard catalog components ship from stock in sizes from 2-1/8" to 12" OD, with 1.5", 2", and 14" OD available on request, across four material families. When the catalog doesn't cover it, our bending, laser cutting, and fabrication capabilities handle custom configurations under the same roof. Every component is manufactured in-house, which means stock parts ship fast and custom work doesn't require a second vendor.
What We Manufacture
Tubing, Bends & Elbows
The backbone of any vacuum network. Straight tubing, standard radius elbows, short radius elbows, and long radius bends. Standard sizes from 2-1/8" to 12" OD in 16, 14, 12, and 11 gauge, with 1.5", 2", and 14" OD available on request. Expanded (belled) or straight end configurations. Carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and galvanized steel. Pipe bends in Schedule 5, 10, 40, and 80 are also available.
Fittings
Vacuum lines rarely run in straight paths. Fittings route the network around structural obstacles, split lines to multiple collection points, and transition between sizes. A fitting that restricts airflow or accumulates material at the joint turns a well-designed system into a maintenance headache.
Our standard catalog includes 90-degree TYs, 45-degree YLs, double inlet fittings, reducing couplings, and adapters. Available with expanded or straight ends to match your joining method.
Collection Points & Vacuum Tools
Collection points are where operators interact with the system every day. A valve that sticks, a hose adapter that won't hold, a cover that doesn't self-close. These are the things that turn a vacuum system from an asset into an annoyance.
Heavy-duty inlet valves thread into standard 2" FNPT fittings and adapt to 2-1/8" tubing. Self-closing covers in galvanized, stainless, and nickel-plated finishes. Escutcheon plates for clean wall-mount installations. On the tools side, we carry vacuum wands, floor tools, hose, clamps, and the accessories operators rely on to actually get the job done at the point of use.
Custom Configurations
Not every installation fits the catalog. A tight ceiling clearance needs a non-standard bend radius. A retrofit requires a transition piece between two sizes that doesn't exist on the shelf. A specialty application demands a fitting geometry nobody stocks.
Custom tangents, non-standard angles, laser-cut bevels for field welding, and fabricated assemblies that combine multiple components into a single install-ready piece. Send the drawing or the problem and we'll quote it.
Available Material Families
Material selection isn't one-size-fits-all. It depends on the environment, the material being collected, and how much wear the system will see over time.
What's Available at Your Size?
Select a tube OD to see available gauges, materials, and stock status for straight tubing.
Markets Served
H-P industrial vacuum components are installed across a wide range of manufacturing, processing, and commercial environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
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PVC cannot effectively dissipate static electricity. In industrial environments, dust moving through pipe generates static charge. Because PVC is non-conductive, that charge can build up instead of safely grounding, creating an ignition risk in combustible dust applications. Metal tubing can be properly grounded and bonded to dissipate static safely. Beyond safety, metal offers better wear resistance, tighter-radius elbows for more efficient airflow, and a wider selection of fittings for complex routing.
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Expanded (belled) end tubing has one slightly enlarged end that accepts a straight section of tubing, creating a lap joint. Straight end tubing has a uniform OD on both ends and requires a coupling to join. The choice depends on your preferred joining method. Shrink sleeves require expanded ends. Bolt couplings and compression couplings work with straight ends.
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Standard gauges include 16, 14, 12, and 11. Lighter gauges like 16 are common on smaller diameters (2" to 4" OD), 14 gauge on mid-range sizes (5" to 8" OD), and 12 gauge on larger diameters (10" to 14" OD). The right gauge depends on more than just what's being collected. In IVAC systems, physical durability matters just as much as abrasion resistance. Operators dragging hoses, impact from daily use, vibration, and general wear over time all factor in. A heavier gauge extends service life and reduces maintenance cycles, especially at bends, drops, and high-use collection points.
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Yes. Industrial vacuum systems are modular. Additional drops or branches can be added to expand coverage. The key is confirming that your vacuum producer and filtration system have sufficient capacity to support new collection points without reducing suction at existing drops.
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H-P offers a full range of joining solutions: compression couplings with standard grounding strips, Eliminator couplings for higher-pressure applications, INSTALOK™ couplings for plastics conveying, our new Vac-Lite™ Core coupling for everyday IVAC applications, Super Grip quick couplers for teardown lines, and Cam & Groove couplings for non-permanent connections. See our Couplings page for full details, sizing, and installation guides.
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Every component is manufactured at our facility in Louisville, Ohio. Bending, cutting, forming, welding, and assembly all happen under one roof. That means faster turnaround on stock parts and the ability to handle custom work without outsourcing.
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Our Pneumatic Conveying & Industrial Vacuum Components Catalog is available as a free PDF download. It includes complete specifications, dimensions, and part numbers for all standard tubing, bends, elbows, fittings, couplings, and accessories.