Custom & Specialty CTS Connect Solutions

Not every part fits a standard connector, and that's exactly why CTS Connect offers custom and specialty sealing solutions engineered around your application. Whether you're dealing with non-round or irregular-shaped ports, tight clearances, high-pressure demands, or unique part geometries, our engineering team designs pneumatic or manual connectors built to seal reliably every time.

No matter your part geometry or sealing requirements, our team can help you find or design the right Connect for your application.

Built Around Your Application

Custom-Engineered Connectors
When a standard connector won't do the job, we build one that will. Using your design drawings, 3D/CAD models, or a sample part, our engineers develop a solution suited to your exact tolerances, typically within a 5–6 week lead time, with expediting available.

Specialty Sealing Options
Beyond fully custom builds, CTS also offers a line of specialty connects for demanding applications. These options deliver long seal life, easy seal replacement, and large test/fill ports for better conductance, all without risking damage to your part's surface.

Custom Connect Examples

Custom Face Sealing Designs

Custom face seals conform to irregular shapes and flared ends. They stay firmly positioned for reliable testing.

Dual ID and OD Sealing Applications

Combining multiple sealing points in one location, accommodating varied sizes and configurations.

Sealing Flexible Hoses and Tubes

Internal inserts reinforce flexible hoses during pressure testing. This helps maintain a consistent, leak-tight seal.

Sealing Behind a Bead or Tube Form

A custom latch engages tube-end features for secure retention. It delivers dependable OD sealing during testing.

Specialty Connect Examples

Manual Collet with ID or OD Seals

The manual collet CTS Connect seals on ID or OD features. It provides secure gripping for high-pressure testing applications.

Pneumatic Collet with OD Seals

The pneumatic collet CTS Connect seals on smooth or threaded OD features. Pneumatic actuation enables reliable sealing in high-pressure applications.

Spring Assist Seals

The CTS Connect Spring Lock Jaw connector seals on formed tube-end features. It provides fast, secure connections for refrigeration testing.

Spring Lock Pin Seals

The CTS Connect Spring Lock Pin connector seals on formed tube-end features. Spring-loaded pins ensure secure retention in refrigeration applications.

Trusted and Durable: Use Custom and Specialty Connectors and Seals from Cincinnati Test Systems

Superior sealing materials make CTS custom and specialty connectors and seals last longer than the competition. Whether you need a fully custom-designed connector or a specialty solution for high-pressure and refrigeration applications, we offer a wide variety of options and sizes to make sure you get the right fit for your needs.

Don’t see the right Connect for your application? We can help with custom and specialty connectors and sealing solutions.