Metal Work is an Italian company specializing in the production of pneumatic components for automation systems. Set up in 1967, Metal Work started out as small workshop manufacturing push-in fittings for compressed air systems. Since then, the company has gradually expanded its structure and production range to become a market leader in pneumatic components for automation systems. They currently market five different product ranges: actuators, valves, FRL units, fittings and handling components, all of which appear in their 1700 pages catalogue.
Leaders in the Automatic Air System Sector
With more than 500 workers in their Concesio (BS) factory and more than 800 people making up the Italian and overseas sales organization, today they are among world leaders in the automatic air system sector. Metal Work obtained ISO 9001 quality certification in 1992, which was followed by the environmental certification under ISO 14001 in 2000. In order to guarantee an occupational health and safety management system, in 2007 Metal Work applied to them the British standard OHSAS 18001, and then moved on to ISO 45001 in 2019. All these certifications have been issued by Dakks-accredited German certification body DEKRA. Since 2016 Metal Work has been certified Elite, the Borsa Italiana project carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Confindustria and ABI, designed to accompany and support the growth of SMEs.
Product distribution and technical assistance are handled by 46 branches in Italy and abroad that are in direct daily contact with the market and offer a comprehensive before/after-sales service. With US stocking and assembly operations in Arlington, TX, they can ship from that stock very quickly. Product quality and an efficient sales organization are the cornerstones on which Metal Work has based its reputation. These qualities enable the company to meet all possible requirements in terms of pneumatic automation.
What Products Does Metal Work Pneumatic Offer
Metal Work Pneumatic offers a full line of inch and metric pneumatic components, valves, cylinders, fittings, and Filter-Regulator-Lubricators.
Linear & Rotary Actuators
- Extruded Body
- Round Body
- Short Stroke
- Guided
- Cartridge
- ISO
- Swing Clamp
- Stopper
- Stainless Steel
- Rotary Rack & Pinion and Vane
Grippers
- Two and Three Jaw
- Parallel and Angular
Pneumatic Valves
- Solenoid Operated
- Air Pilot Operated
- Manual
- Mechanical
- Flow Controls
- Quick Exhaust
- Stop Valves
- Check Valves
- Shuttle Valves
- Slide Valves
- Slow Start Valves
- Pressure Control Valves
- P/E Converter
- Pressure Boosters
- Logic Valves
- Two-Hand-No-Tie-Down
- Stand Alone Valves
- Valve Islands with and without BUS nodes
- Pneumatically Actuated Ball and Butterfly Valves
Grippers
- Two and Three Jaw
- Parallel and Angular
Filters, Regulators and Lubricators
- Inch and Metric
- Modular, Standalone and All-in-One
- Pressure Gauges
Fittings
- Nickel Plated Brass, Stainless Steel & Composite Push-In Fittings
- Inch & Metric
- Adapters
Accessories
- Digital Pressure Switches
- Electronic Flow Meters
- Rotary Joints
- Silencers
Electric
- Linear Actuators & Gantry Systems
- Servo & Stepper Motors & Drives
- Digital I/O Modules
- Electronic Communication Cables & Connectors
- 24 VDC Power Supply with Pneumatic Input
AOP Technologies is proud to carry the complete line of Metal Work Pneumatic products.
How Metal Work Pneumatic Components Are Used in Automation Systems
Selecting pneumatic components involves more than matching port sizes and pressure ratings. Engineers must consider cycle rates, available installation space, environmental conditions, maintenance requirements, and long-term component availability. Pneumatic systems often combine multiple technologies—including air preparation units, valves, cylinders, fittings, and motion control components—that must work together as a complete system.
Metal Work Pneumatic products are commonly used in automated equipment where precise motion control and repeatable performance are required. Applications can include packaging machinery, assembly equipment, material handling systems, testing stations, and other industrial automation systems that rely on pneumatic actuation and control.
When evaluating pneumatic system designs, engineers often balance several competing requirements:
- Component size versus flow capacity
- Response time versus energy consumption
- Initial system cost versus long-term maintenance requirements
- Standardized components versus application-specific solutions
- Performance requirements versus available installation space
AOP works with customers to identify Metal Work Pneumatic components that fit the application’s technical requirements while helping simplify sourcing and procurement. For projects requiring pre-assembled pneumatic solutions, AOP can integrate selected components into custom assemblies built through documented manufacturing processes.
Whether you’re replacing an existing pneumatic component or designing a new automation system, AOP can help identify Metal Work Pneumatic products that fit your application requirements. Contact AOP to discuss component selection, product availability, or custom assembly support.
