What Altek Electronics does

Altek Electronics, operating through its TECH Products division headquartered at 15680 W 6th Ave, Golden, Colorado, manufactures precision test and inspection equipment for the container quality-control market. Founded in 1967 and active for over 55 years, the company's product range centers on (i) buckle and paneling testers for beverage and food cans (9009G, 9009C4, 9009C5, 9009F2, 9009H4, 9025A2), (ii) hydrostatic testers for aerosol cans (9408B1, 9408D2, 9016), (iii) axial load test stations measuring sidewall strength (9221C2, 9221CA2, 9221DA4), (iv) pop & tear testers for convenience ends (9223BE2, 9212BE2), (v) leak testers and calibrated leakers (9001HP/LP, 9520), (vi) digital enamel raters measuring metal exposure through coating (9524A, 9525A, 9526A), (vii) mobility/lubricity coefficient-of-friction testers (9505A, 9505CD, 9505DF1), and (viii) supporting change parts, fixtures, and calibration gauges (9776, 9819, 9842). The equipment measures pressure at failure, peak load at collapse, leak rates, coating quality via current flow, and coefficient of friction using electromechanical and pneumatic principles; select newer models include microprocessor control and digital data output (RS-232/USB).

The company serves food, beverage, and aerosol container manufacturers, with named enterprise customers including Anheuser Busch, Ball Metal Container, Coca-Cola, Crown Cork & Seal, Metal Container Corp., and Silgan Containers. Revenue is generated through three streams: one-time capital equipment sales, recurring spare parts and custom-manufactured change parts ordered to fit specific can types and sizes, and ongoing service revenue comprising equipment calibration, refurbishment, upgrades, on-site service visits, and custom equipment design. The company does not publish pricing; all quotes are handled through quotation request forms on its website. Distribution is exclusively direct sales within North America via the company's own sales organization with computerized quoting, scheduling, and order tracking. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees.

In October 2024, Altek Electronics was acquired by India-based Cyient DLM Ltd. for $29.2 million to strengthen Cyient's North American footprint and expand its capabilities into medical, healthcare, and defense verticals, while Altek's existing container QC business continues operating under its established brand and direct-sales model.

Name

Altek Electronics

Legal name

Altek Electronics

Website

https://altekcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Altek Electronics, through its TECH Products division, manufactures precision test and inspection equipment for food, beverage, and aerosol container quality control, serving major packaging manufacturers including Coca-Cola, Anheuser Busch, and Silgan Containers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Test and Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Test, Measurement & Calibration Equipment Manufacturing Services (ATE, DAQ, metrology electronics) (IMAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Container testing equipment
• Quality control instruments
• Leak detection equipment
• Aerosol can testers
• Beverage can inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Test Equipment Sales: Sale of precision test and inspection equipment to container manufacturers in food, beverage, and aerosol industries. Equipment includes various testers, change parts, and calibration tools sold as one-time capital equipment purchases with ongoing calibration and maintenance services.
2. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing services including equipment calibration, maintenance, refurbishment, and on-site service visits for existing equipment installations
3. Spare Parts and Change Parts: Replacement parts and custom-manufactured change parts ordered to fit specific can types and sizes being tested

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Altek Electronics, through its TECH Products division, manufactures and sells precision test and inspection equipment for the food, beverage, and aerosol container industries. Core offerings include buckling test stations, hydrostatic testers, leak testers, axial load testers, pop/tear testers, mobility/lubricity testers, and enamel raters, accompanied by calibration equipment, change parts, fixtures, and recurring service programs.

Product overview

Altek Electronics, through its TECH Products division, is a manufacturer of test and inspection equipment for the food, beverage, and aerosol container industries since 1967. The product portfolio centers on the 9009 series of can/end buckling test stations for beverage cans, the 9408 hydrostatic testers for aerosol cans, the 9001 leak testers for food and beverage ends, the 9500 series of mobility/lubricity coefficient of friction testers, the 9200 series of axial load testers, and the 9500 series of enamel raters. Supporting these core instruments is a comprehensive range of change parts, fixtures, and calibration equipment. Services include equipment calibration, maintenance, on-site service visits, and custom equipment design. The products serve major container manufacturers including Anheuser Busch, Ball Metal Container, Coca-Cola, Crown Cork & Seal, Metal Container Corp., and Silgan Containers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 9009G Can Buckling Test Station for Beverage Cans Tests the pressure at which the bottom dome of a beverage can fails, with failure pressure registered upon reversal of the can's bottom dome. Features a universal can holder requiring no change parts. Used by beverage can manufacturers for quality control testing.
• 9009C4 End Buckling Test Station for Beverage Ends Determines the pressure at which an unseamed beverage end fails, with failure pressure registered upon buckle or tab blowout of the free end. Used by beverage end manufacturers for quality control.
• 9009C5 Can Buckling Test Station for Beverage Cans Determines the pressure at which the bottom dome of a beverage can fails, registering failure pressure upon reversal of the can's bottom dome. Used by beverage can manufacturers for quality control testing.
• 9009F2 Can Growth/Buckling Test Station for Beverage Cans Measures can growth relative to internal pressure and determines the pressure at which the bottom dome of a beverage can fails. Combines two functional tests in one unit with microprocessor control. Used by beverage can manufacturers.
• 9009H4 End Buckle/Tab Blowout/Vent Test Station for Beverage Ends Determines the pressure at which unseamed beverage ends fail, combining three functional tests (buckle, tab blowout, vent) in one unit. Features SPC 'In Control' rating. Used by beverage end manufacturers.
• 9025A2 Paneling Tester for Food/Utility Cans Tests the pressure at which a food or utility can will collapse or fail under external pressure. Features microprocessor control and digital display for consistent results. Used by food can manufacturers.
• 9408B1 Hydrostatic Tester for Aerosol Cans Tests buckle and burst pressures of CSMA 1-inch curl aerosol cans including top dome buckle, bottom buckle, and double seam burst pressures using water under pressure. Used by aerosol can manufacturers.
• 9408D2 Digital Hydrostatic Tester for Aerosol Cans Digital version of hydrostatic tester for aerosol cans. Tests buckle and burst pressures with digital display, accepts CSMA 1-inch curl cans, and tests with high-pressure water. Used by aerosol can manufacturers.
• 9016 Buckle and Flow Tester for PRM Aerosol Cans Determines the pressure required to buckle the top dome of a Pressure Release Mechanism (PRM) aerosol can and indicates the volume of air flow through the vent after buckling. Used by PRM aerosol can manufacturers.
• 9001HP & 9001LP Leak Tester The 9001HP tests beverage ends for leaks in the score and tab area, while the 9001LP determines buckling resistance of food/utility ends and tests for leaks. Features water-filled chamber, lazy hand indicators, and tests under both pressure and vacuum.
• 9221C2 Axial Load Test Station for Food/Utility and Beverage Cans Determines the load carrying capacity of food, utility, and beverage cans by displaying the peak force applied before the sample collapses or fails. Used for side wall strength testing through compression testing.
• 9221CA2 Axial Load Test Station for Light-Weighted Beverage Cans Determines the load carrying capacity of light-weighted beverage cans and displays the peak force before collapse or failure using a digital display.
• 9221DA4 Axial Load Test Station Determines the load carrying capacity of beverage, food, aerosol, and composite containers, displaying peak force applied before collapse or failure.
• 9223BE2 Pop/Tear Tester for Detachable/Non-Detachable Tab Beverage Cans Determines forces required to 'pop' the tab on a beverage end and to pull the tab back, and can determine force required to cause tab or retaining rivet failure.
• 9212BE2 Pop/Tear Tester for Full Opening Ends Determines forces required to first 'pop' the score and then 'tear' the end panel back on a full opening end. Industry standard test for round and non-round samples.
• 9524A Digital Can and End Enamel Rater System Tests for deficiencies such as poor enamel coating by detecting and locating metal exposure in cans and ends, providing an index of surface quality through current flow measurement through the enamel coating and electrolyte solution.
• 9525A Digital Can Enamel Rater Tests for poor enamel coating deficiencies by detecting and locating metal exposure in cans, measuring current flow through the can and electrolyte to provide direct reading of enamel coating quality.
• 9526A Digital End Enamel Rater Tests for deficiencies such as poor enamel coating by detecting and locating metal exposure in ends, measuring current flow through the end and electrolyte for direct digital display of coating quality.
• 9505DF1 Peak Reading Digital Mobility/Lubricity Tester Determines the coefficient of friction of decorated or coated body blanks or cans, capturing the peak coefficient value with digital display and RS-232 serial port communication.
• 9505CD Mobility/Lubricity Tester Determines the coefficient of friction with USB output sending data directly to software that displays real time data with min, max, and average results and a graph of μ vs. number of sample points.
• 9505A Mobility/Lubricity Tester Determines the coefficient of friction of decorated or coated body blanks or cans using mechanical gauge readout; tests can bottoms and flat materials with variable or peak readings.
• 9842 Digital Pressure Calibrator Used to calibrate the Altek family of Buckle and Panel Testers including the 9009 class testers. Features accurate high resolution digital display and flexible air line.
• 9819 Axial Load Tester Calibration Cell Used to calibrate the Altek family of Axial Load Testers. Calibrated at 300 lbs to Class 'F' weights and works with both fixed platen and adjustable platen models.
• 9776 Pressure Calibration Gauge Verifies calibration of gauge or digital readout on air-operated test equipment; also useful for verifying system flow rates and leak detection. Available in Low (9776-60) and High (9776-160) pressure versions.
• 9520 Calibrated Leakers Shell, converted end, or disc with precisely manufactured hole producing accurate leak rates, used to check and calibrate leak detection equipment on can or end lines. Available in calibrated leaker ranges from 0.1 to 15.0 cc's/10 seconds/10 psig.
• Maintenance and Calibration Program Recurring service program where Altek customers can return testers periodically to the TECH Products Division for upgrades, refurbishment, and calibration to maintain equipment accuracy and extend service life.
• On Site Service Visits Field-based service where skilled Altek technical staff perform maintenance and calibration of test equipment at the customer's manufacturing facility.
• Custom Equipment Design Altek's TECH Products division works with customers to design test equipment to suit special needs and requirements, with many products customized based on specific customer container types and production environments.
• 9800 Change Part (Necked-In Cans) Holds necked-in cans in place during pressurization testing. Consists of displacement plug, optional plug extender, and clamping jaws.
• 9820 Change Part (Straight Wall Cans) Holds straight wall cans in place during pressurization testing with displacement plug and seal assembly.
• 9818 Change Part (Unseamed Ends) Holds unseamed ends in place during pressurization, available with clamping ring that restrains counter-sink area for Tab Blow-out or Vent testing.
• 9845 Change Part (Can Growth Measurements) Measurement fixture for can growth measurements used with the 9009F2 tester, encompassed in height tube for precise measurements.
• 9760 Change Part (Aerosol Cans) Constrains aerosol cans during pressurization with cage fixture and fitted top and bottom inserts that quick-clamp around the can.
• 9770A/9771B Side Wall Fixture Used to test outside mobility/lubricity of can samples, consisting of calibrated sled weight with three contact balls and saddle support for specific can types and sizes.
• 9791A Bottom Fixture Tests bottom mobility/lubricity of can samples with calibrated weight and test platen with polished glass rails.
• 9793A Flat Sample Fixture Tests surface mobility/lubricity of can body blanks or flat samples, including test platen with built-in clamps and calibrated sled weight, with custom weights available upon request.
• 9748 Change Part (Round Ends Leak Testing) Holds round ends in place as vacuum is applied to the product side for leak testing. Used with the 9001LP Leak Tester.
• 9837 Change Part (Ends Pressure Testing) Holds ends in place as pressure is applied to the product side. Used with the 9001HP Leak Tester.
• 9814 Change Part (Necked-In Cans Compression) Holds necked-in cans in place during compression testing, designed to fit neck contour exactly to prevent neck failure during sidewall testing.
• 9836 Change Part (Un-Necked Cans Compression) Holds un-necked cans in place during compression testing, designed to hold sidewalls parallel to the direction of applied load.
• 9777 Change Part (Tab Testing) Holds unseamed ends in place during tab testing for detachable or non-detachable tabs. Used with the 9223BE2 Pop/Tear Tester.
• 9752 Change Part (Full Opening End Testing) Holds round end or can during full-opening end or tab testing. Used with the 9212BE2 Pop/Tear Tester for Full Opening Ends.
• 9756 Change Part (Enamel Coating Rating) Holds round ends in place during enamel coating rating. Used with Enamel Raters 9524A and 9526A.

Quantifiable outcome

• Precision leak detection with calibrated leakers ranging from 0.1 to 15.0 cc's/10 seconds/10 psig

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cyient DLM Ltd.coreOthers · 1 October 2024India-based Cyient DLM Ltd. acquired US-based Altek Electronics for $29.2 million in October 2024. The acquisition was intended to strengthen Cyient DLM's North American footprint and expand capabilities in medical, healthcare, and defense sectors.

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Recent moves4 records

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Market position

Weaknesses5 records

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Key highlights5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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