This section provides an overview for measuring gauges as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 92 measuring guage manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked measuring guage companies as of November, 2024: 1.Papailias Inc., 2.Stark Industrial, LLC, 3.Starrett.
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Measuring gauge is a general term for measuring instruments with reference dimensions, angles, shapes, etc.
It is mainly used in the manufacturing process to determine if the machined dimensions, etc., are acceptable or not. Measuring gauges are not calipers or micrometers that measure dimensions. It is a tool to determine whether the dimensions of an object to be inspected are within the standard range.
When measuring dimensions with a measuring instrument, the speed and quality of the inspection process can vary depending on the skill level of the inspector. However, using a Measuring Guage, it is easy to determine whether a product is acceptable or not. Differences in operator skill are less likely to appear, and the gauges are easy to handle.
In addition, measuring gauges can be used not only for on-site inspections but also for quality control between different companies. The same gauges as those used in the company can be handed over to sub-contractors, and the same dimensional control can be performed between the two companies by simply telling them to use the gauges for control.
Measuring gauges are used in industrial product manufacturing lines. They are used during the manufacturing process and in final inspections to check whether the machined parts and dimensions quickly that are important to the function of the product are within specifications.
In addition, measuring gauges with a set of multiple sizes, such as pin gauges and crevice gauges described below, can be used to check the approximate size of the inside diameter of a very narrow gap or a relatively small hole.
A measuring gauge is finished to a standard dimension. By placing a measuring gauge finished to the standard dimension over or through the part to be inspected, it is possible to determine whether the size of the part to be inspected is larger or smaller than the measuring gauge.
For example, if a 5 mm diameter finished Measuring Guage can pass through a machined hole that requires a 5 mm diameter, the diameter of the machined hole can be judged to be larger than 5 mm diameter. Furthermore, if a measuring gauge finished to 5.1 mm in diameter cannot pass through the hole, the inside diameter of the machined hole can be judged to be smaller than 5.1 mm in diameter.
By comparing the machined part at the manufacturing site with a measuring gauge whose dimensions are known, it is possible to determine quickly whether the finished dimensions are within the standard range without using a measuring instrument, such as a caliper.
There are various types of measuring gauges. The main types of measuring gauges are as follows:
Materials, not just measuring gauges, will change dimensions depending on temperature. When handling measuring gauges, make sure they are not extremely heated or cooled. The same applies not only to measuring gauges but also to inspection objects.
In addition, in inspections that are used repeatedly, there is a possibility that wear may occur on the parts that rub against each other over a long period. Measurement gauges, like measuring instruments, should be calibrated periodically to check for dimensional accuracy.
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Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems, Inc. is a manufacturer of ultra-precision metrology products and solutions. Established in 1860, the company is headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA. Its main activities revolve around designing, and manufacturing advanced metrology solutions, including Universal (ID/OD) Measuring Instruments and Long Length Universal (ID/OD) Measuring Instruments. The company offers a range of high-precision products, such as gages, calipers, and micrometers, catering to industries like aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing. Pratt & Whitney Measurement Systems provides comprehensive calibration and certification services, ensuring accurate measurements. The company serves applications like dimensional inspection, quality control, and process optimization, supporting various industries.
TESA Technology established in Switzerland, in 1941, is a manufacturer of sensors, software and autonomous solutions. Their product range include calipers, micrometers, dial gauges, lever-type dial test indicators and inductive probes. The company has a global distribution network, and their products are used in industries such as mechanical engineering, micromechanical, automotive, aerospace, watchmaking and medical. The company also provides training for the product installation, product customization for special requirements and customer support.
Stark Industrial, LLC, established in 1969 and headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, is a manufacturer of specialty cutting machines and precision metal accessories. It has a comprehensive inventory of seaming chucks, dead centers, special cutting tools, precision measuring tools used in food processing, environmental control, machine tools, and steel making. The products are also essential in medical applications to make surgical tools, cannulated devices, and medical gaging. It also provides cast iron, steel, ultem, and Inconel for aerospace.
Phase II, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, is a manufacturer of material testing tools. The goods include durometers, force gauges, vibration meters, hardness & surface roughness testers, and ultrasonic thickness gauges. The machine tool accessories include change tool holders, rotary table tailstocks, lathe tool post sets, collet indexers, and dex spacers. The firm provides Gage calibration and certification services and is AMTMA, ASNT, and ASTM International member.
Meyer Gage Company, Inc., founded in 1960 in the USA is a manufacturer of fixed limit gauges. Its pin gauges are made from quality steel-bearing 52100 (a carbon and chrome alloy), uniformly hardened to a length of 2 inches with no sharp edges. The Black OX class ZZ gauges have tolerance limits for roundness of .0001" and are used in shops. All gauges and sets conform to N.I.S.T. standards, and are made from 52100 steel with no sharp edges. The products are used for measuring hole sizes, GO/NO-GO measurements, micrometer setting, and checking hole distances.
Optibelt Corporation, founded in the year 1872, and based in Illinois, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of tools and belts for safety protection. Their product portfolio includes a wide variety of belts which includes V-belts, rubber, polyurethane, and ribbed belts. The company also offers service tools, metal products, automotive spare parts, couplings, X-ray protection, and sport resistance bands. The products are used in various industries which include automotive, paper, agriculture, oil and gas, food and beverage, road construction, and textile.
The L.S. Starrett Company was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Athol, Massachusetts. The company is a manufacturer of industrial, professional, and consumer measuring and cutting tools to customers globally. The company has three general product segments: precision hand tools, gage blocks, and surface plates. Precision hand tools include depth gages, micrometers, squares, and over 15 other types of handheld measuring tools. Gage block offerings include individual blocks, sets, and accessories.
Star Cutter Company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan. The company is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of tool grinders, and precision cutting tools, and a provider of tool services. The company’s tool grinding machines include the small-footprint NXT Tool Grinder and the scalable UTG Series Broach Grinder. The company’s precision cutting tools include bits, blanks, and preforms. The company also offers tool services including round tool reconditioning, gear tool resharpening, and tool engineering services. Tool engineering includes the design and manufacture of all aspects of tools from materials to size to coating.
TECOMET Inc., founded in the United States in 1963, is a manufacturer of medical components and precision instruments. The company caters to a wide array of industries, including aerospace, medical, and defense. They employ almost 2,500 employees, operate globally across 16 campuses and over 21 facilities, and feature unmatched metal converting expertise through forging, casting, machining, additive, and other finishing technologies. Permanent implants, robotic surgery instruments, custom delivery systems and packaging solutions, they fulfill these with proven global quality and regulatory systems that comply with ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and AS9100 requirements.
Papailas Inc was founded in 1976 and is a manufacturer of industrial process observation products and equipment, including sight glasses, lighting, sight flow indicators, liquid level gauges, sanitary flow indicators, glass products, and sight glass accessories. In addition, the company offers various services such as design engineering, prototyping, custom fabrication, and small/long-run production. Papailas also provides particle analyzer systems, intrinsically safe and explosion-proof illuminators, level control systems, and continuous/point level detection systems. These products are used for industrial process observation and control field applications.
Bando USA is a power transmission belts (PTBs) manufacturer headquartered in Itasca, Illinois. Established in 1988, the company produces various conveyance solutions for automotive and industrial applications in corporations like Ford, Caterpillar, BHP Billiton, and Nestle. The company produces a wide range of PTBs from its fabrication facilities, including rib-ace belts, variable speed belts, cogged v-belts, and serpentine belts. Bando USA is a subsidiary of Bando Chemical Industries, which has 18 manufacturing plants in 17 countries across Asia, North America, and Europe.
Virtual Polymer Compounds, LLC, also known as VPC FiberGlass, established in 2005 and headquartered in Medina, New York, is a manufacturer of both standard and custom fiberglass products. Its product range includes items like stairs, ladders, benches, shelters, as well as fans, and various other industrial and municipal water and wastewater solutions. Dampers, manhole covers, flumes, and gauges are also available. VPC also offers extensive repair and restoration services for fiberglass products, both on-site and at its facility.
Gage-Line Technology, Inc., established in 1972 with headquarters in Rochester, New York, is a manufacturer of precision optical graphics, patterns, and devices. Their diverse product line includes sight and hard gages, reticles, resolution targets, optical slits, test patterns, stage micrometers, calibration glass grids, encoder discs, and timing strips, utilized for various applications in metrology, gaging, optical, and imaging industries. They also provide a range of capabilities, including CAD design, artwork plotting, fixture tooling, optical alignments, and assembly services.
Ogontz Corporation was established in 1954 and headquartered in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, the United States. The company serves the industrial, railroad, and solar markets as a concept designer, manufacturer, and consultant. For industrial markets, the company produces steam traps, freeze and scald protection, and numerous valves including control valves and sensing valves. For the railroad markets, the company provides track signaling equipment, meters, gauges, and HVAC equipment. For the solar market, the company provides freeze protection and hot water temperature control products.
The company NOSHOK was founded in the year 1967 and they are located in the United States of America in the state of Ohio in the city of Berea. NOSHOK provides many different products such as pressure gauges, transmitters, transducers, pressure switches, level transmitters, temperature devices, valves, diaphram seals, digital indicators, KING filters, and additional accessories. Many of these products have been introduced by the company over time and they continue to introduce many new products.
Cash Acme is based in Atlanta, Georgia and has a history of over 100 years and is part of the RWC family of brands also including SharkBite, HoldRite, John Guest, and EZ-FLO. Cash Acme is a manufacturer of water control valves for residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing applications. Cash Acme products include pressure regulating valve, temperature & pressure relief valves, thermostatic mixing valves (TMVs), back flow preventers, general plumbing & heating, as well as other applications.
FKN Systek, Inc., founded in 1997, is manufacturer and supplier of depalletizers and electronic assembly tools to serve the PCB assembly industry with equipment and expertise for separating loaded printed circuit boards with tools such as N100 PCB nibbler used to detach tab routed panels, K6000 in-line multiple Circular Blade Depanelizer for detaching pre-scored boards, the R100 tabletop router and the N200 punch for tab routed panels. The company in Pleasant St, Millis MA, has PCB racks to handle assembled printed circuit cards during the manufacturing process in the telecom, chemical, aviation, and mining industries.
New Vista Corporation is a manufacturer of thread-verification products, which are used to check or verify the accuracy and quality of threaded components, such as screws, nuts, bolts, or threaded holes, and thread-reconditioning products. The corporation was established in 1982 and is presently located in Baltimore, Maryland. The company’s product line includes units ready for integration, hand loaded machines, automated stations, and hand-held units. New Vista Corporation serves various industries, including automotive, aviation, machinery, and other manufacturing sectors.
Speedfam, founded in 1959, is a machine manufacturer that produces single-side lapping machines, fine grinding and polishing machines, edge grinding machines, double-side lapping systems, and measuring systems. Consumable products such as include segments, plates, work holding rings, carriers, and polishing pads for telecommunications, power generation, fuel & gas, data storage, and optical industries. Based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, provides field services such as machine repair or re-build, upgrades, spare parts, additions, and Retro Fits. The Lake County Haven and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are among the charities supported by the company.
DigiVac was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Morganville, New Jersey. DigiVac engineers and manufactures measurement and control instruments and solutions designed to solve customer problems common in a medical vacuum, altitude simulation, transformer maintenance, HVAC, and other industries. In addition, DigiVac is ISO 9001:2015 certified. DigiVac’s product lineup includes large systems such as chillers, freezers, and ovens, as well as small components such as vacuum sensors. DigiVac also provides various calibration services, ODM and OEM design and manufacturing, and item customization options.
Brunswick Instrument LLC, located in Kiel, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer of precision dimensional measurement instruments. Their product lineup encompasses a diverse range of equipment designed for accurate measurement and evaluation purposes. This includes gear inspection equipment for measuring gears, and calibration equipments to ensure the precision of other measuring instruments. They also provide flatness measuring equipment for evaluating surface flatness. The company serves both large and small manufacturing companies across various industries that require precise measurement of dimensions in components made of materials such as metal, plastic, and glass.
KATO Fastening Systems, Inc., headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, operates as a manufacturer and supplier of threaded fastening solutions. Its product lineup includes CoilThread inserts for thread reinforcement, Tangless inserts for easy installation, Break-Off inserts, Self-Tapping inserts, and Inserts for Metal. These solutions cater to industries spanning aerospace to automotive, enhancing thread strength and simplifying installations. The company maintains a quality management system that is certified to ISO 9001 & AS9100 by NSF-ISR.
Marquest Scientific was founded in 1967, and is based in Costa Mesa, CA, is a manufacturer and supplier of thermoplastic products that have applications in the fluid handling&control industry. The company provides Needle Valves, Gauge Guards, Laboratory Faucets&Turrets, Lab Base Fixtures, and, Spray Guns that are available in PVC, CPVC, Polypro, & PVDF forms. Their services include Precision injection molding, Injection presses ranging from 20 to 500 tons, Quick-turn CNC machining for rapid prototyping and production as well as 3D Printing Prototyping, Secondary Services, Part assembly&Packaging, and Long&Short-run production.
Birdsall Tool & Gage is a manufacturer of gauges for automotive, aerospace, medical, military, and agricultural industries. The business is based in Michigan, USA, and was established in 1970. Birdsall Tool & Gage is an ISO 9001:2015 certified company. The company also follows General Dynamics Land Systems Division MIL-STD-45662A which is a military standard for calibration systems requirements. The company specializes in non-production custom-designed tools and designing and building custom gauges and systems. Additionally, Birdsall Tool & Gage also offers 3D printing parts using the X7 Carbon Fiber 3D printer and could also print larger parts in sections and assemble them together.
Micro Quality Calibration Inc MQC) was founded in 1978 as a technology-oriented calibration, repair, testing, and first article inspection facility for precision measurement test equipment. MCQ follows in strict compliance of ISO-9000 (series 1, 2, 3, and 4) specifications. MCQ offers services in calibration, inspection testing, repair, database management, and analytics. Calibration services are often provided for automotive, electrical components, aerospace, and secure communications, for which MCQ is ISO 17025 accredited.
Gem Instrument Co., headquartered in Brunswick, Ohio, is a manufacturer of precision measuring instruments. Their product range includes swivel clamps, magnetic bases, as well as dial indicators, and calipers. These instruments play a crucial role in providing accurate measurement, alignment, and positioning solutions to ensure product quality, process efficiency, and regulatory compliance for manufacturing, assembly, and service industries. Gem Instrument Co. also caters to the specific requirements of customized precision products.
Industrial Tool and Die, Inc., established in 1967, and located in Santa Ana, California, is a manufacturer precision metal stamping and custom tool and die design. Its product range includes custom molds, tools, dies, jigs & fixtures, which serves in industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, commercial, and electronics. The company is equipped with EDM machines, CNC milling machines, Jig borers/grinders, ID/OD surface grinders, and Lathes. Its products are used for precision manufacturing, shaping materials, and ensuring accurate production processes.
Epsilon Technology Corp., founded in 1993, is a manufacturer of extensometers, clip-on gages, deflectometer, knife edges and electronics & signal conditioners. The extensometers include non-contact, axial, transverse & diametral, bolt-proof & lap shear, and customised extensometers. Calibration systems and calibration modules are provided, and the products are used in manufacturing and engineering industries. The company in Jackson, WY, offers services such as troubleshooting, recalibration, and repair, and all the products have a 12-month warranty. A2LA has qualified the company to the ISO/IEC 17025 international calibration standard, and DNV has certified the company to the ISO 9001 international quality management system.
UniversalPromo, Inc. established in Maple Grove, Minneapolis in 1972 is a manufacturer of medical inks, foils, and additives that are used for medical device pad printing applications. Their product portfolio includes pad printing, hot stamping, laser engraving, digital printing, and screen printing. The company also offers services including laminating, packaging, vinyl installation, die cutting, and assembly. They also have a technical support and customer support center. The company follows industry standards and regulations, including ISO 13485 and FDA regulations.
Kent Machine, Inc. is a Pendleton, Indiana-based manufacturer of specialized testing, inspection, and assembly equipment founded in 1988. They produce various gauges and single-station machines, as well as precision-engineered components machined from steel, plastic, and non-ferrous materials for demanding industrial applications. The company is ISO 17025:2017 certified and utilizes automatic presses, robotic welding, CNC machining, and wire EDM on its 3,200 square feet of build floor for clients in the medical, automotive, and aerospace industries. Some of Kent Machine’s client corporations include Zimmer Biomet, Honda, Caterpillar, and GE Aviation.
Sunnen Products Company, founded in 1924, is an American manufacturer and supplier headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, specializing in of high-precision and bore sizing machines, tools, and abrasives. Joe Sunnen, founder of the company, invented the first manual cylinder hone in 1928. Over the years, Sunnen has developed industrial honing machines, tools, and abrasives with bore sizing and finishing systems, lapping machines, deep hole drilling machines and tools, bore gaging and roller burnishing systems. These products find applications in various industries, such as honing solutions in the automotive sector, as well as a line of machines, tools, and abrasives for energy drilling.
Swagelok Company was founded in 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio as a tube fitting manufacturer. The company serves numerous industries including the chemical, clean energy, food & beverage, industrial machinery, life sciences, and wastewater treatment industries. The copmany's product categories include hoses and flexible tubing, sample cylinders, welding systems, tubing and accessories, and measurement devices. The company's also offers engineering services including field engineering, onsite services, design and assembly services, training, and construction services.
United States Ball Corp., founded in 1996, and based La Mirada, CA, has been a manufacturer and supplier of precision balls and spherical components such as valve balls, modified balls, spherical grinding & lappings, and gage balls utilizing materials such as titanium, iron, nickel, stainless steel, and copper. The balls are used in the medical, military, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and food industries. The company is ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certified and offers drilling and tapping services for balls used in jewelry, decoration, protective ends, and contact elements.
HYDAC technology Corporation was founded in 1963 and has head offices globally. HYDAC is a manufacturer and designer of hydraulic, electronic, control, and fluid conditioning solutions optimized for mobile and industrial applications. HYDAC serves the agricultural, forestry, automotive, construction machinery, machine tools, material handling, mining, municipal, oil & gas, power generation, primary metals, pulp & paper, and wind energy markets. HYDAC’s product offerings include hydraulic and lube filters, accumulators, valves, cooling systems, electric sensors & controls, filter systems, and IoT diagnostics, process filters, fuel filtration, power units, cylinders, and related accessories.
Strainsert began in 1960 and is headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Stransert is a designer and manufacturer of sensors used in research, testing, weighing, and control applications used in aerospace, automotive, marine, and other industrial applications including deep sea and Mars rover expeditions. Strainsert is AS9100 certified. Strainsert’s product lines include force sensing pins and bolts, flat load cells, force sensing tension links, and force measurement systems and instruments. Strainsert also offers a full range of calibration, repair, technical, and engineering services.
Ashcroft was founded in 1852 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to create instruments to protect steam-powered industry workers and today is a manufacturer in pressure and temperature measurement instrumentation.Ashcroft serves the chemical, food & beverage, metals & minerals, oil & gas, pharmaceutical & research, power, and water & wastewater markets. Ashcroft products include pressure instruments including pressure gauges, switches, sensors, and isolators; test instruments including calibrators, controllers, testers, and test gauges; and temperature instruments including thermometers, thermowells, RTDs, thermocouples, multipoint temperature sensors, and OEM temperature sensors.
KELLER America, Inc. was founded in 1975 and based in Newport News, Virginia. The company’s founder developed the first integrated silicon pressure measuring cell and since its founding, the company has been a developer in pressure measurement solutions for numerous industries including automotive, aerospace, and power generation. In addition to optional accessories, the company has 9 main product lines. Among these are OEM Sensors Transducers & Transmitters, Pressure Calibrators, Digital Pressure Gauges, Pressure Pumps, and Custom Pressure Solutions.
GEI International, Inc., founded in 1961 and headquartered in East Syracuse, New York, is a manufacturer of measuring tools. The company's product line includes stainless steel rulers, metric and imperial rulers, custom-made rulers, depth gauges, wire gauges, as well as vernier calipers, magnifiers, and microscopes. Serving various industries such as manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, these tools are utilized for obtaining precise measurements, as well as for inspecting components, and conducting various analyses.
MTG, Inc., founded in 1967 and located in Carson City, Nevada, is a manufacturer of internal & external gaging. The company's diverse range of products includes gages, fixtures, power screws, and measuring equipments. It's products are utilized in precision engineering and manufacturing processes to ensure accurate measurements, consistent quality, and efficient assembly of components and products. The company's products are used in industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and manufacturing.
Flexbar Machine Corporation, founded in 1965 and located in Islandia, New York, is a Manufacturer and distributor of metrology-grade replicas, casting materials, and precision measuring instruments. Its diverse range of products includes video and optical inspection devices, gages, borescopes, gage stands, and machine tool accessories. The company's products are used in quality control, metrology, and precision measurement applications across various industries. Flexbar's products cater to industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical, electronics, and other sectors where precise measurement and inspection are essential for maintaining product performance. The company also holds ISO 9001 certification.
Hymark Ltd, a company based in Owensboro, Kentucky, is a distributor of measuring and motion control products and manufacturer of Kentucky Gauge equipment. The company excels in long-lasting automated length stop gauges, pushers/feeder systems, manual length stop gauges, and digital length measuring equipment. It also specializes in length measuring gauges and turnkey automation solutions for drilling, sawing, punching, and shearing applications. The company provides customers tailored solutions for worldwide steel, sheet metal, aluminum, and wood industries. Its products are backed by a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects, enhancing yield and productivity across any industry, material type, machine type, and location.
Star SU, LLC was established in 1927 and is based in Chicago as a manufacturer of cutting tools and supplier of tool services. The company offers gear-cutting machine tools that have patent designs exclusive to them. Their selection of machines for this purpose includes Vertical Hobbing, Chamfer/Deburring, and Scudding Machines. The cutting tool category includes Gundrills, Carbide drills and Reamers, and PCD tools and the tool management services provided by the company cover all procedures required for tool resharpening and reconditioning. The industries served by Star SU LLC. include automotive, mining, oil & gas, aerospace, and many.
RainMaker Pump Stations was founded in 2001 and is based in Lexington, South Carolina. The company is a manufacturer of custom-engineered products for commercial, governmental, and residential customers. The company has five product lines: Industrial/Municipal, Agricultural Irrigation, Landscape Irrigation, Pump Controls, and Accessories. Through these lines, the company produces individual pumps, complete pumping systems, individual starters and control boxes, and other necessary components and fittings. The company’s other services include custom fabrication, startup, installation, and repairs for systems and individual products.
TE-CO Workholding was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Union, Ohio. The company is a manufacturer of work-holding technology and tooling components sold nationally and internationally through distributors. The company’s product segments include Tooling Components, Tooled Vise WOrkholding Systems, Spring Loaded Devices, Clamping Levers, and CMM Picturing & Inspection Components. The Company also offers 2D and 3D CAD models, drawings, and detailed information in various data formats to assist customers in choosing and modifying designs for their needs.
Sterling Sterlco was founded in 1916 and distributes under M&M Control Service, Inc. is a specialist in industrial control units. Industrial control units are in two basic varieties: steam control family and temperature control units. Steam Control units include steam traps, Y strainers, temperature control valves, hand radiator valves, boiler feed pumps, condensate pumps, and centrifugal pumps. Temperature control units include portable chillers, central chillers, and water and oil temperature control units. Additionally, Sterling also manufactures pump tanks.
Rochester Scale Works, a family business since 1967, distributes industrial scales and weighing systems. RSW is based in New York and offers a range of products and services, including scales, balance and weighing systems, and maintenance and repair services. Their scale and weighing products include options like micro & semi-micro lab scales, industrial bench scales and check weighers, and heavy capacity scales like rail, truck and load scales. Rochester Scale Works offers preventive maintenance, reminder notifications, and calibration certificates as a service provider. They serve customers in different industries, including health, labs and pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and manufacturing.
Metro Hydraulic Jack Co. is a third-generation family run business in operation since 1941. MHJ is based in Newark, NJ. MHJ distributes hydraulic jack-related equipment, tools, and parts including a broad range of cylinders, motors, valves, presses, couplings, tools, hydraulic fittings, hoses, jacks, pumps, lifts, lubrication equipment, pallet stackers, scissor lifts, and workholding devices. MHJ also offers system design services as well as engineering services and extensive repair including testing, retrofitting, and overhauling.
Kinequip, Inc. was founded in 1946 in Buffalo, NY as a distributor of industrial parts, accessories, and kits. Today these offerings have grown to include motors, compressors, blower systems, clams, pumps, various fittings, gauges, and sensors, as well as pneumatic and high-pressure devices. Kinequip also serves as a distributor for individual device and parts manufacturers. Kinequip additionally offers custom-designed solutions ranging from R&D to unique components and special-made parts, as well as value added designs on demand.
MAXPRO Technologies was founded in 195 and is founded in Fairview, Pennsylvania. MAXPRO is a distributor for pumping products including air driven liquid pumps, gas boosters, air amplifiers, high-pressure valves, fittings, and tubing. Other products include high-pressure fittings such as adapters, bulkheads, couplings, crosses, elbows, nipples, and tees. Rental equipment and complete systems such as air amplifier systems, liquid pumping systems, gas booster systems, oxygen gas booster packages, portable test carts, high pressure test systems and custom systems are also available.
CEMBRE USA has been based in Edison, New Jersey since 1999 and is a subsidiary of CEMBRE Group is based in Brescia, in northern Italy. CEMBRE serves markets such as railways, residential electrical systems, power production and transport, and industrial applications as a component and tool distributor. CEMBRE’s product list includes electrical connectors such as pre-insulated and uninsulated electrical connectors, other types of connectors, and flexible braids. Installation tooling and equipment offerings include, hydraulic and mechanical tools, as well as tools specific to the railway sector. Power equipment includes overhead distirbution equipment, metering equipment, overhead transmission lines and towers, and substations. Other products include office productivity equipment as well as cable and tube components.
Measurement Technologies, established in 2009, is a distributor of precision measurement tools such as metrology displays, Anilam & Acu-Rite CNC controls, linear feedback scales, digital readouts & displays, and digital probes used in automotive and manufacturing industries. The company in St.Clair Shores, MI, has manufacturer partners such as Heidenhain, Magnascale Sony, Metro, Fagor, and Solarton offer warranties of the tools as per the manufacturing company. The company is certified to fix Heidenhain encoders, linear scales, and length gages.
Jewell Instruments is headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire. The company serves industries such as aerospace, geophysical, railroad, laboratory, and data acquisition with various measuring devices and sensors. The company has five product segments: Inertial & Tilt Sensors, GEO Instruments & Sensors, Meters & Avionics, Data Acquisition Hardware, and Triplett Test Equipment Tools. Inertial & Tilt Sensors include accelerometers, inclinometers, and inertial measurement unit devices. GEO Instruments & Sensors includes economical high-precision and ultra-precision sensors. Meters & Avionics include panel meters, avionics, and solenoids.
The Cary Company, founded in 1895 and headquartered in Addison, Illinois, is a supplier of container, packaging, and spill control products and solutions. It stocks products like pails, plastic jars, and caps used in several industries, including construction, industrial chemicals, and personal care. The company provides several services, including label application, bottle design and manufacturing, and product sourcing. In 2018, it acquired Gurman Container & Supply Corporation, which helped it expand in the rigid packaging industry. Later, in 2019, it acquired Three Rivers Packaging Inc. to grow its drum and tote offering.
Reasontek Corporation was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Brea, California. The company is a distributor of products that primarily serves the technology and domestic and global oilfield equipment and industrial supplies industries. The company has two primary business segments: accumulator production and oilfield equipment and industrial supplies. The accumulator production segment includes accumulators and other energy storage and surge protection devices as well as CAD services. The oilfield equipment and industrial supplies segment includes bladder accumulators, repair kits, and related accessories.
HydraCheck was established in 1990 and headquartered in West Valley City, Utah. The company is a distributor of diagnostic testing and maintenance for hydraulic systems across North America. The company provides support services for end customers as well as mechanics and technicians. The company’s product lines include testing products, diagnostic kits, and safety devices. Testing products include flanges, gauges, and thermometers while kits include identification kits and test kits. The company's safety devices include goggles, models, and guides.
Circle Valve was founded in 1986 and headquartered in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Circle Valve is a value-added distributor and manufacture rep of industrial valves, fittings, filters, and measurement control devices for a variety of industries and applications. Among Circle Valve’s product listings are check valves, relief valves, vacuum & high purity fittings, circle seal solenoid valves, Jefferson solenoid valves, Atkomatic solenoid valves GO regulators, cryogenic valves & equipment, hoke valves, Gyrolok Tube Fittings, Circle Seal Control Valves, and various measurement devices.
Orr & Orr, Inc. has been offering wholesale distribution services since 1934 out of Bedford Park, IL. Orr & Orr emphasizes speed of order processing, shipping, and both customer and distributor satisfaction. Product categories that Orr & Orr offers include air conditioners, brake controls, cargo restraint equipment, door tracks, lighting equipment, fans, gas springs, heating equipment, hinges, plumbing supplies, seat belts, steps, toolboxes, hitch and towing products, various truck hardware, cables, battery products, safety equipment, and spring latches.
Worldwide Chuck Services, Inc. is based in Aurora, Ohio. Worldwide Chuck Services is a distributor of new, used, and rebuilt lathe chucks, parts, and accessories. Worldwide Chuck Services also offers service, support, and repair of old, worn lathe chucks and actuators to meet or exceed original OEM specifications. Worldwide Chuck Services has product lines in addition to chucks such as jaw force gages, micrometers, cylinders, and grease. Worldwide Chuck Services also purchases used lathe chucks.
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions was founded in the 1950s in California. RHFS sells and provides value added support for a wide variety of fluid handling and filtration needs. Product categories include tubing, hoses, piping, drain waste vent & containment, valves, measurement & control devices, fluid pumps, filters & housings, storage & containment tanks, heaters, mixers, and grating in addition to customized systems and material fabrication. Value added services include industrial service and repair of components, custom fabrication, and pump repair services.
KÄFER MESSUHRENFABRIK GMBH & CO. KG is a German manufacturer of precision measuring instruments that was established in 1932 and is headquartered in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany. The company produces a wide range of precision measuring instruments, including dial gauges, depth micrometers, and comparators.KÄFER MESSUHRENFABRIK also produce a number of accessories including contact points, magnetic holders and stands, measuring tables bases for depth gauges. Its products are used by a number of industries, as diverse as manufacturing, machine building, and automotive industries. The company also provides a range of services, including calibration service, repair service, repair instructions, international standards certification and maintenance.
Pamasol Willi Mäder AG, established in 1951 and headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, is a manufacturer and supplier of aerosol manufacturing solutions. The company's products include the Centomat line, indexing units, and filling machines for gels or liquids. It also supplies sorting, feeding, and fitting machines. Its machines and lines are used to produce aerosol spray cans across various industries, including paints, food, and veterinary medicine. Its services include custom production, installation, and maintenance programs.
Fae is based in Milan, Italy, and is a manufacturer of electronic systems and components for the industrial sector since its establishment in 1968. The company’s products includes actuators, transducers, and sensors for fine control or measurement of physical parameters. It also offers electronic boards and modules for industrial applications, along with software or firmware development systems for embedded systems. The company’s products are commonly used in industrial automation and robotics operations. Some of its clients include Magneti Marelli, Leonardo, and General Electric.
Shinwa Rules Co. was founded in Niigata, Japan, in 1971. Shinwa Rules Co. develops a variety of measuring products including calipers, thermometers, hygrometers, laser optical apparatuses, and sheet heating elements. Above these, Shinwa develops metallic rulers and squares. Additionally, Shinwa operates as an OEM supplier for special calibrations and machine tools, special surface fabrication, and etching on metallic parts.
MicroSense LLC., founded in 1967 and based in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a manufacturer of precision capacitive sensors, wafer geometry metrology systems, and vibrating sample magnetometers (VSMs). It also sells magneto-optical Kerr effect (MOKE) tools and serves industries such as data storage and semiconductor manufacturing. In 2012, the company introduced the world’s first 300mm ready non-contact magnetic property measurement tool. The company’s precision capacitive sensors feature non-contact measurements with short measurement ranges from 10 micrometers to 4 millimeters. Its VSMs have five systems in one, including magneto electric, vector, and true Torque, and reach up to 3.7 Tesla.
Mahr Inc., founded in 1861 and located in Rhode Island, United States, is a supplier of production metrology, rotary stroke bearings, gear metering pumps, and meter mix dispense technology. The company offers a range of products, including handheld gages, stereo-zoom microscopes, planetary spinning pumps, spin finish metering pumps, and the N500 ball cage, that cater to various industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, and energy. Mahr Inc.'s metrology systems include coordinate measuring machines, optical measuring machines, contour measuring machines, and gear measurement systems to meet the stringent requirements of industries.
WISEMAN Threading Tools Ltd is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of threading tools and gauging products established in 1987 in Redditch, Worcestershire, UK. The company specializes in producing various gauges and tools for cutting threading. These include tap wrenches and die stocks, Coventry die heads, and boxed threading sets. The company also offers calibration services for gages, as well as restoration and repair for chasers and die heads. Its products are mainly used by clients in the automotive, medical device production, and petrochemical sectors.
NSK Americas, Inc., founded in 1973 with headquarters in the USA and facilities worldwide, is a global manufacturer of bearings, automotive components, and precision machinery. The company's product line includes numerous bearings, direct-drive motors, cartesian robots, automotive wheel hub units, and steering systems. NSK's products are used in various manufacturing industries for optimized production and automation, including automotive, chemical processing, construction, steel, and consumer product manufacturing markets. An example is the company's Monocarriers MCH Series, which features high-rigidity rails used for cantilever beams and other factory automation applications.
Mahr GmbH is an ISO 50001-certified manufacturer of metrology and metering products that was established in Göttingen, Germany in 1861. The company’s product lineup includes measuring devices and instruments for quality control applications, and metering systems such as meter mix dispense machines and gear metering pumps for accurate dosing of pastes, gels or liquids. It also offers rotary stroke bearings for creating repeatability in linear or rotary motion. The company’s products are commonly used in the machine building processes, electronics manufacturing, and injection molding.
Logitech Ltd., founded in 1965 and based in Glasgow, UK, is a manufacturer of materials processing, shaping, and surface finishing technologies. Its products include precision lapping, chemical-mechanical polishing, and bonding equipment, and it sells accessories such as lapping plates, test blocks, and precision jigs. It also offers several consumable products developed to work in unison with its range of sample processing systems, including calcined aluminum oxide, diamond polishing, and silicon carbide powders. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, and its equipment can be used with several materials, such as Silicon Carbide, Sapphire, and Gallium Arsenide.
Helmut Diebold GmbH & Co. is an ISO 9000-certified manufacturer of precision tooling systems founded in 1952 and based in Jungingen, Germany. The company’s product lineup includes high-frequency spindles for use in high-speed milling machines, goldring tool handlers for machining operations, and taper gauges designed for precise measurement. It also offers balancing tool holders, as well as quality inspection and calibration services for customers requiring additional support. The company’s products are used by client manufacturers of machine tools and medical devices.
Sylvac SA is a manufacturer of digital measuring instruments established in 1969 and is based in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. It specializes in manufacturing vernier callipers, dial gauge indicators, internal bore gauges, height gauges, and micrometers. Its products serve the manufacturing, automotive, metalworking, and construction sectors in the Middle East, America, Asia, Oceania, and Europe. The company is Known Consignor certified and acquired ISO 9001:2015 certification. It has partnered with several companies, including Wyler AG, Trimos SA, Bowers Group, and the Swiss association Swissmem. Its manufactured products adhere to European Union and RoHS standards.
TESA USA is a manufacturer and marketer of precision measuring instruments that is headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA and was established in 1941. The company offers a wide range of instruments, including callipers, micrometers, dial gauges, lever-type dial test indicators and inductive probes. Its products find application in mechanical engineering, micromechanical, automotive and aerospace, watchmaking and medical industries. TESA USA provides multiple services including calibration, repairs and product support, training, maintenance and product customization.
Vaccon Co., Inc., now NORGREN, has roots dating back to 1947, was originally founded in 1972, and headquartered in Saline, Michigan. NORGREN is a manufacturer with expertise in die and automation design. NORGREN product lines include adaptive transforming tools, double blank analyzers, grippers & shovels, mounting solutions, carbon fiber structures, thread, stud, & nut detection, tool changers, vacuums, and modular tooling in industrial automation & cabots. NORGREN services include automation and tooling, die engineering, carbon fiber, and vacuum services as well as expertise to assist customers adapt old equipment for new applications or in new plants.
FLSmidth is based in Copenhagen, Denmark. FLSmidth is a full flowsheet technology and service supplier to the global mining and cement industries. FLSmidth’s services reduce customer costs and environmental impact while improving performance. FLSmidth’s mining solutions include maximizing lithium production, reduce water usage, enhance wear resistance, improve flotation efficiency, and reducing downtime. FLSmidth’s services include online condition monitoring services, feeding and dosing equipment services, electrical and automation audits, gas analysis and emissions monitoring services, service aggrements for MAAG Gear Units, and gravity concentrator services, audits, and training.
AIMS - Advanced Industrial Measurement Systems, founded in Miamisburg, Ohio, in 2009 is a manufacturer and supplies of CMMs, measuring probes, and custom metrology fixtures. The company's product portfolio includes Used Refurbished Machines, Equator™ Gauging System, Renishaw Components, Software Options and CMM Retrofits. The company serves markets including Medical and Healthcare, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Goods, Industrial Manufacturing and Construction and Building. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and customer service.
RIFTEK LLC, a company established in 1993, based in Minsk, Belarus, is a manufacturer and supplier of optoelectronic instruments for measuring geometrical quantities. The company provides various products such as laser triangulation sensors, 2D and 3D laser scanners, absolute linear encoders, optical micrometers, and specialized systems for measuring dimensions, displacements, thickness, and diameter. These products are used for various applications such as power generation, distribution, industrial automation, railway transport, machine vision, and others. The company also offers engineering, installation, testing, and maintenance services for its customers.
MOD-TRONIC Instruments Limited was established in 1972 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. MTis a distributor of industrial sensors, transducers, heaters, controls, and instrumentation, primarily made in the USA as well as Japan, Switzerland, and Germany. MT’s customers are primarily in the aerospace, building automation, manufacturing, medical, military, oil and gas, and water treatment industries but also serves individuals. MT offers an above industry standard 5-year warranty and technical support on every product sold.
Bowers Group is a manufacturer and distributor of metrology instruments established in 1915 in Camberley, England, United Kingdom before its acquisition by Spear & Jackson. The company specializes in producing bore gauges for measuring the diameter of pipes, holes, or cylinders in routine or preventative maintenance operations. It also stocks various metrology instruments from brands such as Wyler, Gagemaker, and Sylvac. The company provides additional product customization services for its clients in the automotive, aerospace, and machine tool industries.
YoraHome Inc is a family-run company founded in 2018 and operating out of Belpre, Ohio. YoraHome is a distributor of printing and engraving equipment and machinery. YoraHome’s carving and engraving tools include lasers, CNC routers, and accessories for both. Writing & drawing tools and 3D printing tools are also available. YoraHOme also offers woodworking tools. Materials for engraving and printing such as aluminum business cards and thermos are also available. YoraHome offers support via the community forum, knowledge base, Facebook, and direct 1 on 1 support.
Resato B.V. was founded in the 1990s in Assen in the Netherlands. Resato is a distributor off high pressure technology products used for cutting, pressure testing, controlling, injection, compression, filling, and forming. Resato’s product categories include waterjet cutting technology used in jobshops, automotive, and aerospace industries. Waterjet tools include cutting tables, cutting heads, cutting pumps, abrasive management, and software. High pressure technology products are used in the oil & gas industries and industrial sectors. Hydrogen testing and hydrogen refueling-related products and services are also available.
B&B Instruments (BBI) was incorporated in Indiana in 1972 and still operates out of Indianapolis, Indiana today. BBI is an authorized stocking distributor for manufacturers of measurement, control & calibration equipment for pressure, temperature, flow, humidity, & level instrumentation serving both startups as well as Fortune 500 clients in industries such as utilities, metals, food, process, industrial, OEMs, and technical. BBI’s product categories include calibrators, controllers, meters, flow, gauges, humidity, level, meters, pressure, switches, temperature, and transmitters. Featured products include Autrol Transmitters APPT-3100 Differential Pressure Transmitter, Barksdale’s UDS7 Series Solid State Pressure Switches, Kytronic’s actuator positioner, and Monarch DataChart’s DC1250 2-Channel Paperless Recorder.
MiMotion was founded in 1946 in Birmingham, Alabama and today operates under Genuine Parts Company. The company operates as a distributor and supplier of custom parts for both maintenance repair and operating replacement part market and the OEM market. The company’s product line includes many types of products including abrasives, chemicals & lubricants, hand & power tools, hose & fittings, and process pumps & equipment. The company also provides maintenance repair and operating replacement parts as well as OEM parts ensuring compatibility with existing customer operations.
Greentec Precision, Inc. is an American supplier of precision industrial instruments based in Beavercreek, Ohio, and founded in 1997. The company supplies quality control systems, precision cutting tools, air gages, machine tool holders, and dies. Products it supplies have applications in aerospace, automotive, energy, electronic, and industrial manufacturing industries. The company is a subsidiary of Chuo Koki Co., Ltd and has various industrial partners including Mitutoyo America Corporation, NT USA Corporation, and Issoku.
Atlantic Equipment is headquartered in Massachusetts with offices across the Atlantic Seaboard. Atlantic Equipment is a distributor with services including rental and repair of construction and industrial equipment. Atlantic Equipment offers construction equipment, roofing equipment including roof power deck equipment, melters, on-deck equipment, hot air welding machines, and portable air compressors, safety equipment including cones, barricades, fall arrest carts, and warning line systems, various drill bits, chisels, and diamond blades, as well as hand tools including hand welders, caulking guns, torches, scissors, grizzly bards, and shingle roof tear-off shovels.
SunSource is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company is a technically focused distributor providing design, technical understanding of the product, a streamlined supply chain, and a solutions-based approach to the needs of customer applications. The company serves the food and beverage, mobile machinery, oil and gas, and semiconductor industries. The company’s product lines include mobile hydraulics, industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, fluid process, and automation & motion control. To support these, the company offers design & application support, system assembly & fabrication, repair services, and mining supply services.
MSI-Viking Gage, LLC was founded over 50 years ago and is headquartered in Duncan, South Carolina. MSI-Viking provides manufacturing support to the automotive, aerospace, metals, plastics, medical, energy, food & beverage, and machining industries. MSI-Viking product offerings include 3D scanning systems, 3D additive manufacturing, air gages, bore & hole gages, calipers, CMMs, computed tomography, data collection, depth gages, fixture systems, indicators, laboratory equipment, vision systems, and thread gages among others. Services include calibration, metrology, repair, embedded services, training, and metrology pre-op services.
Koehler Rubber & Supply Co. (Koehler) was founded in 1917 and operates out of Independence, Ohio. Koehler is a distributor for specialty fluid application products. Product offerings include spray finishing equipment, fluid pumping and handling, lubrication, hoses, sealants, adhesives, meter mix, dispense systems, spray systems, hydraulic & pneumatic equipment such as adapters and fittings, and measuring devices such as gauges and thermometers. Koehler also offers value-added services such as system design, service & repair, maintenance training, operator training, and efficiency analysis.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Papailias Inc. |
4.3%
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2 | Stark Industrial, LLC |
3.6%
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3 | Starrett |
2.9%
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4 | Star Cutter Company |
2.9%
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5 | Meyer Gage Company, Inc |
2.5%
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6 | TESA Technology |
2.5%
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7 | Bando USA |
2.1%
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8 | Birdsall Tool & Gage |
2.1%
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9 | Brunswick Instrument, LLC |
2.1%
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10 | Ogontz Corp. |
2.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the measuring guage page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 60 | 89.6% |
Italy | 2 | 3.0% |
Germany | 1 | 1.5% |
Switzerland | 1 | 1.5% |
Japan | 1 | 1.5% |
Belarus | 1 | 1.5% |
Canada | 1 | 1.5% |
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