| William Leonard Clippard, Jr. founded
Clippard Instrument Laboratory in 1941, (Inc., 1946).
The initial product line consisted of electrical test
equipment, magnetic windings, and radio frequency coils.
The first miniature fluid power devices designed and
built by Clippard were for use in the manufacture of
this equipment. In the early 1950's, Clippard introduced
Minimatic® components as a new product line. The
need for miniature pneumatics was widespread, and since
no such products had been previously available, the
Minimatic® line was successful enough to become
Clippard's primary product line. Until his retirement
in 1977, Leonard Clippard continued to be a pioneer
in miniature pneumatics.
Today, the company is managed by William L. Clippard,
III, president and Robert L. Clippard, vice-president.
The company's growth continues today, maintaining
its position as the industry's most complete supplier
of quality, miniature pneumatic components. Clippard
innovation has led to many industry "firsts,"
such as the establishment of the 10-32 thread as a
port. Products that Clippard first introduced to the
industry include: fluidic amplifiers, unique plug-in
air logic modules, and micro-based computer control
air logic control systems. The complete Minimatic®
line includes over 3,400 standard products. Some of
the many products offered include valves, cylinders,
fittings, modular components, push buttons, stainless
steel cylinders, electronic manifold cards, circuit
analyzers, and pre-piped manifold subplates.
The latest additions to the Clippard product line
include: the Block Flow Control Valves, the EVP Proportional
Valves, and Metric Stainless Steel Cylinders. Special
components design for customer's OEM applications
are also available. The high standards set by Leonard
Clippard in company relationships with customers,
distributors, suppliers, and employees continue to
be upheld. The company motto, Quality People, Quality
Products, reflects the important role every employee
plays in maintaining the company's reputation.
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