Latest News - April 3, 2012
Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, announces that it has acquired Snap-tite Incorporated of Erie, PA. Snap-tite is a manufacturer of innovative high-pressure fluid power components for oil and gas, industrial and research markets.

Autoclave Engineers was founded by Fred Gasche in 1945 to fill a gap in the world of high pressure and high temperature technology. Autoclave has created and produced many novel pressure vessel designs as well as made significant break throughs in high pressure technology such as the MagneDrive® magnetically coupled agitator. We have made these developments through commitments to constant innovation and hiring the best technical personnel available. This commitment is supported and encouraged by our parent company Snap-tite, Inc.