This section provides an overview for leakage current meters as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 22 leakage current meter manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked leakage current meter companies as of October, 2024: 1.Educated Design & Development, Inc., 2.HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION, 3.SCOPE T&M.
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A leakage current meter is a device that measures leakage current from electrical equipment. Generally, it is a clamp meter that can measure minute currents of mA or less.
Leakage current meters are used in electrical equipment and medical devices. Generally, they are used to determine whether they conform to the standards outlined in laws and regulations.
Leakage current has a significant impact on the human body, and even a weak leakage current can lead directly to death, so accurate measurement is necessary from a safety perspective. It is also important from the viewpoint of quality because it can cause noise in communication equipment.
Leakage current meters are capable of non-contact measurement with circuit conductors and measure current by clamping a copper wire with a clamp meter.
The principle of current detection is to detect the magnetic field generated by the current and extract an output proportional to the measured current. The most common detection methods include the CT method, Rogowski coil method, Hall element method, and fluxgate method.
The principle of each method is as follows.
This method converts the current to be measured into a secondary current corresponding to the turn ratio.
This method converts the voltage induced in an air-core coil by an alternating magnetic field created around the current to be measured.
This method combines the Hall element and CT methods to measure from DC current.
The Hall element is an element that measures the voltage generated when a current flows through a point where a magnetic field is generated, and this method is the mainstream for DC measurement.
This method combines the fluxgate (FG element) and CT methods to measure DC current.
The fluxgate is an element that measures the magnetic field generated by winding two coils in opposite directions around an iron core and calculates the current value backward from the magnetic field.
The most important feature of a leakage current meter is its resolution.
Ammeters that measure load currents measure large currents of 1A or more in the case of the clamp method. leakage current meters, on the other hand, need to measure weak currents, so they can only measure weak currents of 1A or less.
There are load current meters that measure weak currents for semiconductor manufacturing processes, but for such applications, devices that are connected in series to a circuit are commonly used.
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Educated Design & Development, Inc., founded in 1990, is an American manufacturer based in Cary, North Carolina, specializing in industrial test equipment for product safety applications. The company's portfolio includes dielectric withstand (hipot), ground continuity, impact, and leakage current testers. It also fabricates testing equipment and machinery suited for tasks involving internet protocol (IP) codes, plastics, toys, as well as cords, plugs, and sockets. Moreover, the company extends its offerings to include equipment and machinery for abnormality testing, capacity breaking, and environmental assessments. Some of the company’s notable customers include Amazon.com, Inc., GE Oil & Gas, Tesla, Inc., and Intel Corporation.
Associated Research is a manufacturer of electrical safety products and equipment that was established in Illinois, USA, in 1936 before becoming a brand of the Chinese company Ikonix in 2023. The company’s product lineup includes ground bond testers for measuring resistance of protective ground circuits, hipot testers for dielectric withstand tests in the safety certification process, insulation resistance testers for measuring the resistance of insulating materials for enclosures. The company’s products are commonly used in medical device manufacturing, consumer appliance testing, and electric vehicle production operations.
Ross Engineering Corporation, founded in 1964 and based in Campbell, California, is a manufacturer of a wide range of high-voltage electronic and electro-mechanical devices and is ISO 9001 certified. It stocks over 25 lines of high voltage devices such as voltmeters, relays, and probes used in several fields such as industrial plants, communication transmitters, and power supplies with ranges from 0.01mV to 1,200,000 V. The company is ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified and has a calibration lab for testing and calibrating dividers, relays, and probes up to 450kV.
Founded in 1940, Kyoritsu has an 80 year history as a customer-focused organization specializing in multimeters. Kyoritsu provides analog multimeters as well as digital multimeters with and without clamps offering many varieties of measurement.
Sivananda Electronics is an ISO 9001:2015 accredited manufacturer of electronics testing equipment. Established in 1970 and based in Maharashtra, India, the company produces various testing and measurement instruments as well as security systems for clients in the nuclear, transportation and information technology sectors. The company's specialized product lineup includes cable fault locators for diagnostic applications, current leakage and million megohm meters for troubleshooting applications, and perimeter security solutions like turnstiles and boom barriers. These supply client companies like Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys Ltd., and the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant.
Aarohi Embedded System Pvt. Ltd. was established in 2003 and is a Gujarat-based manufacturer and supplier of testing equipment in various fields. The company offers various products such as Digital Panel Meters, Pump and Motor Testing Equipment, and Electromagnetic Flowmeters, among others. These products, like electromagnetic flowmeters, are used in sectors such as mining and metallurgy, water supply, sewage treatment, port dredging, and hydraulic machinery. The company has been the recipient of many prestigious awards over the years including a Certificate of Appreciation from the GST Department of India in 2021.
KILTER ELECTRONIC INSTITUTE CO.,LTD, established in China in 1993 is a manufacturer of electronic test & measuring instruments used in various industries for accurate measurement, testing, and analysis of electronic components. Their product portfolio includes air ion counters, digital multimeters, clamp meters, current probes, and LCR digital bridges. The company has a R&D center and they export their products worldwide. They also offer customer services that include support, custom research projects and customized services.
Delta United Instrument Co., Ltd., established in 1998 and headquartered in Xindian Dist, New Taipei City, Taiwan, is a manufacturer of testing instruments for the electronics sector. The company offers a wide range of testing instruments, including insulation testers, LCR meters, capacitor leakage current meters, high voltage meters and other power supplies. Using its patented technology and certification, Delta United has been offering dependable custom test solutions. The company's customers include electronics manufacturers, research institutions, and government agencies.
Scope T&M Pvt. Ltd. (ST&M) is an Indian manufacturer of electrical testing and measuring equipment established in 1988 as a subsidiary of the Scope Group of companies. Based in Dadar, Mumbai, the company primarily produces transformer and relay test sets, circuit breaker and power quality analyzers, and cable fault locators. They also offer after-sale calibration services, and accept commissioning of turnkey projects. ST&M serves client companies and OEMs in the power generation, transmission and distribution markets, as well as in the railway and utilities sectors.
KIKUSUI ELECTRONICS CORP., founded in Yokohama, Kanagawa in 1951 is a manufacturer od electronic measuring instruments, electronic loads, and safety test equipment. The company's product portfolio includes Electrical Safety Testers, EMC Testers, Harmonics and Flicker Testers, Battery/Capacitor Testers, and AC Electronic Loads. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
GW Instek or Good Will Instruments is a Taiwanese instrument maker founded in 1975. GW Instek has over 300 product lines, which include Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Sources, Basic Tests and Measurement Instruments, Safety Monitoring Systems, and more. Leading manufacturers choose them as their test and measurement provider. GW Instek has become the leading brand in the electronic test and measurement industry. They help electronic industries reduce testing costs and increase competitiveness. GW Instek has subsidiaries in five countries and is sold to more than 80. Their mission is to reduce total costs and create customers value from cost savings.
Doble Services founded in 1920, headquartered in Marlborough, MA, and a part of ESCO Technologies, is a manufacturer and supplier of testing solutions and diagnostic systems. The company’s product portfolio includes Enterprise Management, High Power Test Systems, In-Service Testing & Management, and Oil Systems. Their product, such as Calisto T1 assesses bushings, partial discharge, and input/output modules from one unit, making the process cost-effective. The company also provides clients with high-level, data governance project management supervisory services to reinforce good data management practices.
Hubbell Power Systems Inc. a company established in 1994 and based in Shelton, Connecticut is a manufacturer and supplier of lighting, electronic, and datacom devices and solutions. The company also provides tailored solutions for energy saving, extreme environment, wire and cable management, and foundation repair among others. The products such as chandeliers, address lights, LED lights, and wall mounts are used in Indoor and Outdoor residential lighting. The company was hailed as the World’s Most Ethical Company in 2023.
Kaise Corporation, established in 1955 and headquartered in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic measuring instruments. Its product lineup includes battery checkers, jump starters, code readers, as well as oscilloscopes, and circuit testers, primarily used in automotive maintenance. Additionally, the company offers digital multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation resistance meters. Its SK-8550 Battery Checker received the 2016 Maintenance Support Award at the Automotive Newspaper Accessories Awards.
MEWOI ELECTRONICS CO., established in 2006 and based in Guangzhou City, China, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in testing instruments. The company's product portfolio includes insulation resistance testers, battery internal resistance voltage testers, and AC leakage current sensors. These products are used in various industries, including industrial manufacturing, telecommunications, and the power and electrical industry. The company offers services including technical support, customization of parameters according to customer requirements, and fast delivery to reduce capital costs.
Multi Measuring Instruments Co., Ltd. was founded in Chiba, Japan in 1986 and is headquartered in Tokyo. As per its namesake, Multi offers a vast array of measuring and testing equipment used across a number of industries. Some of their offerings include voltage meters, network testers, lux meters, cable locators, sound meters, various thermometers, gas analyzers, and water quality meters. Multi Measuring Instruments has a mission for its products to improve the global environment by detecting inefficiencies and leaks, developing products that will be useful for solar and wind power generation.
Hioki E.E. Corporation was founded in 1935 and headquartered in Ueda, Nagano. Hioki provides testing & analysis, manufacturing & inspection, and equipment maintenance to industries including mobility, battery, motor, energy, electronic components, and infrastructure. Hioki’s has 10 primary product categories which are: recorders and data loggers including oscilloscopes, LCR/Resistance Meters, safety testing including signal generators and calibrators, power meters including power quality analyzers, probes & sensors, optical & PV maintenance & telecommunication, environmental measuring, DMM & testers & field measuring, IoT & new solutions & meter relay, and bare board & package testing.
Gao Tek Inc., started in 2001, and headquartered in Manhattan, New York, is a supplier of test and measurement equipment like embedded development tools, electronic measurement instruments, and telecommunication testers. The company is a B2B tech supplier that also stocks drone products, commercial gas detectors, and transceivers and is incorporated in the USA and Canada. It provides a one-year product warranty against defective material or workmanship and offers overnight delivery in the continental USA and Canada. It is a member of the GAO group and has served customers in over 50 countries worldwide.
Shanghai Yihua V&A Instrument Co Ltd., established in Hong Kong in 1970, is a B2B platform that supplies trade shows, online marketplaces, magazines, and sourcing apps. Their product portfolio includes e-commerce conferences, China sourcing directories, Online supplier directories, e-Magazines, and trade shows. Their products help suppliers and buyers to get market insight and market data. The company has 10 million registered buyers and users worldwide. In 1995 the company launched Asia's first international trade website, Asian Sources Online and in 2000 they were listed on NASDAQ.
Ranking as of October 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | HIOKI E.E. CORPORATION |
11.5%
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2 | Educated Design & Development, Inc. |
10.4%
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3 | Sivananda Electronics. |
7.3%
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4 | Aarohi Embedded System Pvt. Ltd. |
7.3%
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5 | SCOPE T&M |
7.3%
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6 | Kikusui Electronics Corporation |
7.3%
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7 | Associated Research |
6.3%
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8 | ESCO Technologies Company |
6.3%
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9 | Delta United Instrument Co.,Ltd. |
5.2%
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10 | Taurus Powertronics |
4.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the leakage current meter page as of October 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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Japan | 5 | 27.8% |
India | 4 | 22.2% |
United States of America | 3 | 16.7% |
China | 3 | 16.7% |
Taiwan | 2 | 11.1% |
Germany | 1 | 5.6% |