Taco Metals Tubing

When building custom marine structures that need to withstand the harsh saltwater environment, Taco Metals offers heavy-duty 7/8" aluminum tubing ideal for fabricating towers, frames, and rails. Founded in 1959, TACO Metals is a leader in the manufacture of marine products and accessories, as well as pipe & tubing, bringing over six decades of metalworking expertise to every extrusion they produce.

Marine-Grade Aluminum Tubing Systems

Taco's marine-grade aluminum round tubing is assembled into custom T-tops and radar arches, making it a go-to choice for boat builders and marine fabricators who need reliable structural components. The tubing serves as the foundation for everything from sportfishing towers to protective Bimini frames, designed to handle the stresses of offshore conditions while resisting corrosion season after season.

What sets Taco Metals apart in the tubing category is their comprehensive systems approach. Their extensive range of rail fittings and accessories connect Taco aluminum pipe into strong, corrosion-resistant structures. With Taco's anodized rail fittings, you can install handrails, rod holders, and other accessories directly onto Taco pipe frameworks, eliminating compatibility concerns and simplifying the fabrication process.

Precision Manufacturing for Marine Applications

The company integrates advanced manufacturing techniques to produce stainless steel and aluminum components that exceed industry standards. At TACO Metals, they offer a large selection of standard and specialty extrusions as well as custom finished shapes, providing flexibility for both production boat builders working with standardized designs and custom fabricators tackling unique projects.

Their CNC machine center operates 24/7, producing close-tolerance, precision-made parts with high-speed multi-axis mills and lathes, ensuring dimensional consistency critical when connecting multiple tubing sections and fittings. This precision manufacturing capability means joints fit tightly, welds align properly, and finished structures maintain their integrity even under the constant vibration and stress of marine use.

Engineering Support and Complete Solutions

Beyond raw tubing, Taco Metals provides the engineering support that distinguishes them in the marine fabrication market. The TACO Metals design and engineering team uses AutoCAD with TrustedDWG technology and SolidWorks 3D CAD rendering software to help customers develop custom tower designs, railing configurations, and structural solutions. Whether you're retrofitting an existing vessel or designing a new build, their technical team can specify the appropriate tubing diameters, wall thicknesses, and complementary fittings for your application.

For marine fabricators, the ability to source both tubing and the complete ecosystem of compatible fittings, end caps, tees, elbows, and mounting hardware from a single manufacturer streamlines inventory management and ensures component compatibility throughout the build process.