Instrument Sales and Service, Inc.

What Instrument Sales and Service, Inc. does

Instrument Sales and Service, Inc. operates commercially as Cablecraft, a privately held engineered motion control manufacturer founded circa 1949-1950 and domiciled in Ohio, United States. The company designs and manufactures mechanical and electromechanical components used to transmit and control motion across vehicles, equipment, and industrial systems, organized around four product lines: Control Cables (sliding, ball bearing, safety and restraint, conduit and innermember, and miniature variants); Actuation (remote release latch systems, hand and foot controls, and manual transmission cable shifters); Mechatronics (electronic controls, component solutions, and mechanical systems, including 9-pin electrical caps and connectors); and Specialty Services (light assembly, product line transfer, and aftermarket product supplementation). Cablecraft also operates Radial Bearing as a wholly-owned sub-brand for engineered rod ends, spherical bearings, and linkage assemblies.

Name

Instrument Sales and Service, Inc.

Legal name

Cablecraft Motion Controls LLC

Website

https://instrumentsales.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineered Motion Control Components

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (336330)

SIC

Electronic Components & Accessories (3670), Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Electronics & Controls (Controllers, Drivers, Feedback Interfaces) (IMAHAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Engineered motion controls
• Control cable assemblies
• Mechatronic components
• Actuation systems
• Rod ends bearings

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Instrument Sales and Service, Inc. (dba Cablecraft) designs and manufactures engineered motion control products, including control cables, cable-based actuation systems, mechatronic components, and rod ends/spherical bearings. The company supplies custom and standard motion control assemblies to OEMs in sport aircraft, powersports, construction equipment, light vehicle, and engine control applications through a global authorized assembler/distributor network and direct quote-based sales.

Product overview

Cablecraft offers a portfolio of engineered motion control products and assemblies designed for reliable movement across diverse industries. The core offerings consist of Control Cables (including sliding, ball bearing, safety/restraint, conduit/innermember, and miniature variants), Actuation systems (remote release latch systems, hand/foot controls, transmission assemblies), Mechatronics (electronic controls, mechanical systems, electro-mechanical components), and Specialty Services (light assembly, product line transfer, aftermarket supplementation). The company also operates Radial Bearing as a sub-brand for linkage products including rod ends and spherical bearings. Products range from light duty controls for sport aircraft to heavy duty high temperature applications in construction and light vehicles, with offerings available as proprietary or customized solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Radial Bearing: A leading designer and manufacturer of engineered rod ends, spherical bearings and other linkage products. Operates as an extension of the Cablecraft family, leveraging Cablecraft's recognition, credibility, resources and industry expertise.

Products and services

• Control Cables
• Actuation Systems
• Mechatronics
• Specialty Services
• Radial Bearing

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• LINAK: Danish-headquartered global manufacturer of electric linear actuators and mechatronic motion solutions, primarily serving office, healthcare, and industrial markets. Comparable as an engineered actuation systems specialist, though stronger in electromechanical rather than cable-based motion control.

Direct peers

• W.M. Berg: Manufacturer of precision mechanical motion components including bearings, gears, shafts, and linkage assemblies. Direct overlap with Cablecraft's rod ends, ball joints, and linkage product lines for industrial and aerospace customers.
• Allied Motion Technologies: Specialty motion control company producing motors, drives, and integrated motion assemblies for industrial, vehicle, and aerospace applications. Closely comparable to Cablecraft in offering engineered motion control solutions to similar vehicle and industrial customers.
• Carl Stahl Sava Industries: Manufacturer of engineered cable assemblies, push-pull controls, and mechanical motion control products. Directly comparable to Cablecraft's control cable and actuation offerings serving similar industrial and aerospace customers.
• Haydon Kerk Pittman (AMETEK): Manufacturer of precision linear motion components, lead screws, and actuators serving medical, industrial, and analytical instrumentation markets. Comparable in niche engineered motion component manufacturing and customization.

Others

• Helukabel: Global manufacturer and distributor of cables, wires, and cable accessories across industrial and infrastructure markets. Thematically comparable to Cablecraft as a cable-focused industrial supplier, but does not compete directly in motion control assemblies.

Broad incumbents

• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Diversified aerospace and defense supplier with significant motion control, actuation, and mechatronic product lines. Comparable through engineered aerospace actuation solutions and ITAR-qualified defense exposure.
• Thomson Industries (Regal Rexnord): Established manufacturer of linear motion components, actuators, and mechatronic assemblies. Overlaps with Cablecraft's mechatronics and motion control systems in industrial and vehicle applications.
• Moog Inc. Large diversified motion control and precision components manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Cablecraft in engineered motion solutions but operates at much greater scale across a broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Bishop-Wisecarver: Manufacturer of linear motion guides, rod ends, and cam followers for industrial automation, aerospace, and defense applications. Overlaps with Cablecraft's linkage and bearing offering for similar engineered motion customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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