MTS Forge delivers precision-forged manway hatches engineered for demanding industrial environments — from chemical processing vessels to power generation systems. With decades of metallurgical expertise and in-house tooling capabilities, our Coatesville, PA facility produces manways built to withstand extreme pressure, temperature, and corrosive conditions. Discover why aerospace, defense, and energy sectors trust MTS Forge for critical access components.
Comprehensive forged manway solutions and complementary capabilities for industrial vessels across demanding sectors.
Manufacturing of forged manway hatches for industrial pressure vessels and containment systems. Produced to exact dimensional and material specifications for power generation, chemical, and nuclear applications requiring reliable access points.
In-house hot and cold plate forming services supporting manway hatch production. Internal tooling design capability enables a diverse range of shapes at competitive cost without outsourcing to third-party vendors.
Post-forging rough machining applied directly to manway components to achieve near-net shape, removing flash and surface irregularities. Reduces lead times and eliminates the need for a separate machining vendor.
In-house normalizing heat treatment for forged manway components, performed at our Coatesville facility. Produces refined, uniform microstructure with improved tensile strength, toughness, and machinability for downstream processing.
Contour forging services using specialty materials including duplex stainless steels like Ferralium 255, extending material options for manway hatches operating in highly corrosive or extreme-pressure environments.
Custom-forged manway configurations tailored to exact customer specifications. Combining cutting-edge technology and time-honored craftsmanship, every custom piece meets the highest standards of durability — Made in America.
Manway hatches must perform flawlessly in environments where failure is not an option — high-pressure vessels, nuclear containment systems, and chemical processing units across Pennsylvania and beyond. MTS Forge produces forged manways with complete traceability under a rigorous Quality Assurance Program, combining in-house tooling design, rough machining, and heat treatment to deliver components ready for immediate integration. Our metallurgical expertise ensures every hatch meets exact dimensional, material, and mechanical property requirements.
See how MTS Forge delivers precision manway hatches that meet the strictest industry specifications.
Decades of forging expertise, in-house capabilities, and an unwavering quality standard set MTS Forge apart.
Founded by metallurgists, MTS Forge brings deep material science knowledge to every manway hatch produced.
Internal tooling design and development reduces lead times and costs for customers across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, and Texas.
Complete traceability under Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 programs meets nuclear, aerospace, and defense requirements.
Every manway hatch is forged at our Coatesville, PA facility, supporting domestic supply chains for critical industrial sectors.
Experienced metallurgists and forging specialists behind every component.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded MTS Forge in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, establishing the company on a foundation of quality and service that has endured for nearly four decades. With a metallurgical background and extensive knowledge of forging practices, Stephen has been instrumental in building MTS Forge into a recognized leader in the forging industry. His technical depth in material science and forging methodology ensures that products like manway hatches, flanges, and specialty forgings consistently meet the exacting standards demanded by aerospace, defense, commercial nuclear, and power generation customers. Under his leadership, MTS Forge has grown its tooling inventory, expanded its in-house machining and heat treatment capabilities, and cultivated a team of skilled forging associates dedicated to producing components of the highest caliber.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. (MTS Forge) in 1986, partnering with Stephen Carr to build a forging company grounded in metallurgical precision and customer-first service. Edward brings a metallurgical background and deep expertise in forging practices that have shaped the company's product development and quality culture for nearly 40 years. His knowledge spans the full spectrum of forging methods — from closed die and upset forgings to contour and special forgings — enabling MTS Forge to serve demanding sectors including commercial nuclear, aerospace, and chemical processing. Edward's commitment to innovation and excellence has driven continued investment in state-of-the-art equipment and a quality assurance infrastructure that supports complete traceability across every product line.
MTS Forge produces manway hatches in a wide range of materials including alloy steels, stainless steels (such as 316-L), high-performance alloys like Monel K-500, and duplex stainless steels like Ferralium 255. Material selection is driven by your application's pressure, temperature, and corrosion resistance requirements. We work with procurement teams to identify the optimal alloy for each project.
Speak directly with our forging specialists to discuss your exact requirements and get a tailored solution.
Military inspection system certification ensuring rigorous quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance compliance for commercial nuclear applications.
Defense-grade quality program certification for military manufacturing standards.
Submit your specifications and our team will respond with a detailed quote. For custom configurations, tolerances, or material questions, our forging specialists are ready to assist.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (610) 857-3500. You can also send us a quick email at Fmicale@mtsforgepa.com