Manufacturers of CSST

Manufacturers of CSST Tubing

This industry is basically a newborn. The CSST (corrugated stainless steel tubing) material has only been approved for use since 1988! That is a blink of an eye in terms of marketing and brand/product awareness. Even though little time has passed since the debut of the unique material, there are still a significant number of players in the field. I expect this wonderful piping material to eventually knock black iron pipe on its butt. It will take a while as it always does. Plumbing distributors have to be convinced that there is a market for the material before they stock it. It is a Catch-22 type of scenario.

You find CSST at plumbing supply houses. These are wholesale stores that sell pipe and materials to plumbers. Look in your Yellow Pages under "Plumbing-Supplies". Stroll into the stores and look at the CSST displays and literature. You will be amazed at how nifty it is!

• Gastite

• OmegaFlex
• Parker Parflex
• Tru-Flex Metal Hose Corp.
  
• Ward Wardflex

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