What We Do
UK Manufacturer of Pneumatic Couplings & Hose Assemblies
Kee Connections is a UK-based OEM manufacturer specialising in the design, engineering and manufacture of compressed air couplings, connectors and hose assemblies.
We supply both standard and custom components designed to integrate into industrial pneumatic systems, supporting OEMs, maintenance teams and equipment manufacturers.
Our capability covers the full lifecycle of a component:
- Design and engineering
- Manufacturing and assembly
- Testing and verification
- Packaging and supply
Product Design & Engineering
We develop quick release couplings, plugs and connectors for compressed air and fluid transfer applications. This includes both new product development and modification of existing designs to suit established standards or installed systems.
Design work typically involves defining materials, sealing arrangements and dimensional requirements to ensure reliable connection performance, airflow characteristics and long-term durability in service.
OEM Manufacturing
Manufacturing is carried out to controlled specifications, ensuring consistency across production batches and repeatable performance in use. This applies equally to standard catalogue products and custom-engineered components.
We support both low-volume specialist requirements and higher-volume OEM supply, including ongoing production programmes aligned to customer demand or maintenance schedules.
Bespoke Hose Assemblies
Custom hose assemblies are built using compatible couplings and connectors selected specifically for the application and operating conditions.
Assemblies are configured to match required hose types, connection interfaces and overall system layouts, ensuring reliable integration into existing pneumatic infrastructure. This supports both replacement of existing assemblies and the development of new installations, where consistency, compatibility and long-term serviceability are required.
Testing & Verification
All products and assemblies are verified prior to dispatch to confirm correct operation and sealing performance under expected working conditions.
Where required, testing is aligned to application-specific criteria to ensure components perform reliably within compressed air systems.
Quality & Traceability
Manufacturing and assembly processes operate with full component traceability, allowing consistent reproduction of parts and supporting long-term supply of replacement components.
This approach ensures continuity for OEM customers and simplifies maintenance and servicing requirements.
Call-Off & Stock Holding
Stockholding and call-off ordering services provide a reliable supply solution for repeat requirements. Products can be held at our UK facility and released against agreed schedules, helping to reduce lead times, support production planning, and ensure product availability when needed.
UK Manufacturing & OEM Support
All products are designed and manufactured in the UK, providing control over quality, specification and lead times. Our engineering team supports customers with component selection, system compatibility and ongoing supply requirements.
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Bespoke Coupling Design Services
Our Bespoke Coupling Design Service is tailored to your exact application requirements. Working closely with your team, we design custom coupling solutions that deliver reliable performance, system compatibility, and cost efficiency. From initial concept through to final approval, every stage is managed in-house to ensure precision and compliance. The result is a purpose-built coupling solution that integrates seamlessly into your application.
Manufacturing and Assembly Service
Experience the convenience of our in-house Manufacturing and Assembly services, custom-tailored to meet your specific needs. We pride ourselves on delivering a complete coupling/hose assembly package that seamlessly integrates into your application while adhering to your budget constraints. From concept to completion, our focus is on providing you with precisely what you need.
READ ARTICLES FROM OUR TECHNICAL BLOG
What Is STAMPED? A Guide to Specifying Hose, Couplings and Fluid Transfer Components
STAMPED provides a structured method for gathering the information needed to specify hose, couplings and fluid transfer components correctly. This guide explains each part of the acronym and why it matters.
UK Water Regulations Explained: Reg 4, WRAS & BS 6920
Understand the key UK water regulations and approvals affecting industrial components, including Regulation 4, WRAS, BS 6920 and Regulation 31, and what they mean when specifying couplings, fittings and fluid-transfer equipment.
Pressure Drop in Compressed Air Couplings
A quick release coupling forms part of the flow path. Its nominal bore, internal valve geometry, hose size and connected fittings can all contribute to restriction and pressure loss. A convenient connection that is undersized for the demand can limit downstream equipment performance. This guide explains the main checks engineers and maintenance teams should make before specifying or replacing the connection.
What Information Is Needed to Specify a Quick Release Coupling?
Selecting a quick release coupling is a system decision rather than a choice based on thread size alone. Media, valve arrangement, flow requirement, working pressure, temperature, materials, seal choice, termination and operating environment all need to be considered together. This guide explains the main checks engineers and maintenance teams should make before specifying or replacing the connection.
What Are Safety Quick Release Couplings?
Safety quick release couplings are designed to reduce hose whip, accidental disconnection and unexpected air release. Available with push-to-release, manual lock, sleeve lock, push-twist and vent-safe safety mechanisms for compressed air, breathing air, industrial and OEM applications.
Kee Connections Launches New Digital Catalogue Platform
Kee Connections has launched a fully redeveloped website, marking a shift in how our product range is accessed, specified, and shared. The new platform replaces much of the reliance on traditional printed catalogues, providing a more practical and up-to-date resource...
Unveiling our new signage at our headquarters in Burscough, Lancashire.
Kee Connections, a UK leader in pneumatic fittings and fluid control solutions, is proud to unveil its new building signage at its recently developed headquarters in Burscough, Lancashire. This moment marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey, as...
Kee Connections relocate to New State-of-the-Art Facility
What began as a bold vision in an early unit in Burscough evolved through pivotal moves to Scarisbrick and Knowsley, before returning home to a cutting-edge, purpose-built facility in modern-day Burscough. Kee Connections has grown hand-in-hand with the region — from...