When your application demands more than a standard access solution, MTS Forge delivers precision-forged special purpose manways engineered for the toughest industrial environments. From commercial nuclear to chemical processing, our Coatesville, PA facility produces manways with complete material traceability, in-house tooling expertise, and the metallurgical know-how built over nearly four decades of forging excellence.
From standard forged manways to highly engineered special purpose designs, we deliver quality access solutions for demanding industrial applications.
Precision-manufactured forged manways for industrial pressure vessels and process equipment. Produced with complete material traceability and adherence to stringent quality assurance requirements across nuclear, chemical, and power generation sectors.
Custom-engineered manway configurations built to exact customer specifications using a broad range of alloy and stainless steels, including high-performance materials suited for corrosive or extreme-temperature environments.
In-house rough machining services bring forged manway components to near-net shape, removing forging flash and dimensional excess to reduce lead times and eliminate the need for a separate machining vendor.
In-house normalizing heat treatment for forged manways refines grain structure, improves tensile strength, and ensures uniform mechanical properties—critical for components destined for nuclear, defense, or chemical processing service.
Bespoke manway forgings transformed from raw material to finished component using cutting-edge technology and time-honored craftsmanship. Every custom manway meets the highest durability and performance standards, Made in America.
Comprehensive Quality Assurance Programs including Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858 certification coverage ensure complete traceability and documentation for every special purpose manway produced at our Coatesville facility.
Special purpose manways require more than raw steel—they demand metallurgical expertise, rigorous quality control, and the ability to work with exotic and high-performance alloys. At MTS Forge's Coatesville, PA facility, we produce forged manways supported by complete material traceability and in-house heat treatment, rough machining, and tooling design capabilities. Whether your project requires compliance with commercial nuclear standards or involves aggressive chemical service environments, our team brings nearly 40 years of forging knowledge to every component.
See how MTS Forge has delivered precision manway solutions for demanding industrial and nuclear applications.
Nearly four decades of forging expertise and an unwavering commitment to quality set us apart when precision and reliability are non-negotiable.
Founded by metallurgists, our team brings deep material science knowledge to every manway forging, ensuring optimal alloy selection and processing.
From tooling design and forging to rough machining and normalizing heat treatment, our Coatesville, PA facility handles every production step under one roof.
Our QA programs—Mil I 45208, NCA 3800, and Mil Q9858—provide the traceability and documentation demanded by nuclear, defense, and aerospace procurement teams.
Every manway forging is proudly manufactured at our Pennsylvania facility, supporting domestic supply chains for critical industrial and defense applications across the U.S.
Metallurgists and forging experts with decades of hands-on industry experience.
Co-Founder
Stephen Carr co-founded Manufacturing & Technical Services, Inc. (MTS Forge) in 1986 alongside Edward Waddell, establishing the company on a foundation of quality, service, and deep metallurgical knowledge. With a background in metallurgy and extensive hands-on experience in forging practices, Stephen has been instrumental in shaping MTS Forge's capabilities in producing precision-forged components—including special purpose manways—for industries as demanding as commercial nuclear, aerospace, and defense. His expertise in material science and forging process engineering has guided the company's investment in advanced technology and in-house capabilities, enabling MTS Forge to deliver components that meet the most stringent quality assurance requirements. Under his leadership, MTS Forge has grown to become a recognized leader in the American forging industry.
Co-Founder
Edward Waddell is a co-founder of MTS Forge, bringing a strong metallurgical background and comprehensive knowledge of forging practices to the company he helped establish in 1986. Together with Stephen Carr, Edward built MTS Forge into a trusted forging partner for manufacturers and procurement teams across Pennsylvania, Iowa, Kentucky, Texas, and beyond. His technical expertise spans alloy steels, stainless steels, and high-performance materials used in critical applications including special purpose manways for nuclear and chemical processing equipment. Edward's commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has been a driving force behind MTS Forge's growth, its development of in-house tooling design capabilities, and its ability to serve the exacting requirements of aerospace, defense, and power generation customers for nearly four decades.
MTS Forge produces manways in a broad range of materials including alloy steels, stainless steels (such as 316-L), and high-performance alloys like Monel K-500 and Ferralium 255 duplex stainless steel. Material selection is guided by your application's mechanical, corrosion, and temperature requirements. Our metallurgical team can advise on the optimal material for your specific service conditions.
Talk to our forging experts to discuss your application, material needs, and project specifications.
Military inspection system standard ensuring rigorous quality control.
Nuclear quality assurance standard for commercial nuclear component suppliers.
Defense-grade quality program standard for manufacturing process reliability.
Share your project specifications, material requirements, and delivery timeline, and our forging experts will respond with a detailed proposal tailored to your application.
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