Haydon Kerk Motion

What Haydon Kerk Motion does

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions, Inc., operating as Haydon Kerk Pittman (HKP), designs and manufactures precision linear and rotary motion control components. The company is a wholly-owned business unit of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) within its Advanced Motion Solutions division, headquartered in Waterbury, Connecticut, with 251-500 employees and a presence dating to 1976. Its product portfolio is organized around three heritage brands: Haydon and Kerk (linear actuators, lead screws, and linear rails) and Pittman (brushed and brushless DC motors). Core technologies include hybrid stepper linear actuators with proprietary rotor drive nut interfaces, can-stack stepper actuators, precision lead screws with proprietary Kerkote and Black Ice TFE coatings achieving lead accuracy up to .0001 in./in. and bi-directional repeatability of 50 micro-inches, and the IDEA Drive programmable controller that integrates with motors and actuators.

The company serves a globally diversified enterprise customer base across medical equipment, healthcare, semiconductor, laboratory automation, food and beverage, industrial automation, robotics, aerospace, clean energy, and business machines. Named design-in customers include Waters Corp., Xenex, Mobidiag, 3D Systems, TTP, Frese, OMEGA Design, and Young Mechatronics. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales of standard catalog products (via direct field sales and an owned e-commerce storefront) and custom-engineered motion sub-systems requested through quote-based engagement. The commercial model is enterprise-direct, supported by regional websites in Germany, China, France, Japan, and the United States, plus content marketing through a Learning Zone (white papers, case studies, videos) and industry event participation. Recent product activity has emphasized integrated motion subsystems (IDEA Motor Series, Z-Theta multi-axis) rather than discrete components, signaling a strategic shift toward higher-value electromechanical system sales.

Name

Haydon Kerk Motion

Legal name

AMETEK Haydon Kerk Pittman

Website

https://haydonkerkpittman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Motion Control Components

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM), DC Motors (Brushed, Brushless DC) (IMAGACAB), Gearmotors, Gearboxes & Speed Reducers (IMAGACAF)

Keywords

• Precision linear motion
• Stepper motor actuators
• DC motor manufacturing
• Lead screw assemblies
• Industrial motion control

Headquarters

HQ city

Waterbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

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. Motion Control Products: Haydon Kerk Motion generates revenue through the sale of precision motion control products including DC motors, linear actuators, lead screws, linear rail systems, gearboxes, drives, encoders, brakes, and sealed switches. The company offers both standard products and custom solutions to diverse global customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions designs and manufactures precision linear and rotary motion control components including hybrid stepper and can-stack linear actuators, brushed and brushless DC motors, lead screw and nut assemblies, linear rail systems, gearboxes, programmable drives, and encoders. The company operates three product brands (Haydon, Kerk, Pittman) and serves OEM customers in medical, semiconductor, laboratory automation, robotics, food and beverage, aerospace, and industrial automation markets globally.

Product overview

Haydon Kerk Motion Solutions (operating as Haydon Kerk Pittman) offers a comprehensive portfolio of precision linear and rotary motion control products organized around three core brands: Haydon (linear actuators), Kerk (lead screws and linear rails), and Pittman (DC motors). The product lineup centers on hybrid stepper and can-stack linear actuators in sizes from 6mm to 87mm, complemented by brushed and brushless DC motors (22mm to 121mm), precision lead screw and nut assemblies with multiple anti-backlash options, linear rail systems with ball-guided and slide-guided configurations, gearboxes (spur and planetary), programmable motor drives including the proprietary IDEA Drive platform, encoders, sealed switches, and multi-axis systems. The company also provides custom motion solutions and targets applications across medical equipment, laboratory instrumentation, semiconductor, food and beverage, industrial automation, transportation, and data centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Haydon Kerk: Linear actuator and lead screw brand specializing in precision motion control solutions
• Kerk Motion
• Pittman Motors

Products and services

• Lead Screws & Nut Assemblies Modified acme thread form lead screws with self-adjusting, maintenance-free polymer nuts available in multiple series (3DP, BFW, CMP, KHD, NTB, NTG, VHD, WDG, ZBA, ZBM, ZBX) offering precision linear motion control with options for anti-backlash, high load capacity, and ultra-smooth motion. For OEMs across medical, lab automation, and industrial applications.
• Hybrid Stepper Linear Actuators High-performance hybrid stepper motor linear actuators directly driving a rotor drive nut on a stainless steel precision acme lead screw, available in sizes 6 (16mm) through 34 (87mm) with captive, non-captive, and external linear configurations. For OEMs requiring precise linear motion in compact form factors.
• Can-Stack Stepper Linear Actuators Stepper motor linear actuators with patented design accepting larger rotor than conventional units, featuring dual ball bearings and rare earth magnets for higher thrust, available in sizes from 15mm to 37mm. For OEMs needing higher thrust force density.
• Dual Motion Hybrid Actuators Compact actuators providing independent linear and rotary motion from a single package using two independently controllable stepper motors, available in Size 14 and Size 17 configurations. For OEM assemblies needing two-axis motion in a compact footprint.
• Brushed DC Motors Permanent magnet DC motors with graphite brushes, available in sizes from 22mm to 83mm with torque ranges from 0.0057 Nm to 1.59 Nm and features including reduced cogging and NdFeB magnets. For OEM applications requiring reliable rotary motion.
• Brushless DC Motors Slotless brushless DC motors with NdFeB magnets, available in sizes from 30mm to 121mm with torque ranges from 0.025 Nm to 6.6 Nm, featuring zero cogging option and input voltages up to 325 VDC. For OEM applications requiring long-life, high-torque rotary motion.
• Hybrid Stepper Rotary Motors Stepper motors configured for rotary motion, available in frame sizes from Size 8 (21mm) to Size 23 (57mm), in single or double stack configurations. For OEM applications requiring precise rotary stepping.
• Linear Rail Systems Precision linear motion platforms including slide guided rail systems (RGS, RGW, WGS, LRS, SRA, SRZ), ball-guided rail systems (BGS, EGS), mini motorized stages, and linear guide elements with stroke lengths up to 760mm. For OEM automation and laboratory applications.
• Gearboxes Spur (G35A, G51A) and planetary (G30A, G40A, PLG42S, PLG52) gearboxes for torque multiplication and speed reduction in motion systems. For OEM applications requiring gear reduction in motion control assemblies.
• Programmable Motor Drives Programmable stepper motor drives including ABL, CBL, and PBL series with current ratings from 0.6 A to 7 A rms per phase. For OEMs needing programmable stepper motor control.
• Encoders Optical reflective and transmissive encoders (AE16, E21, E30, Q-V, C-D series) providing position feedback with quadrature output and optional index channels up to 2048 CPR. For OEM applications requiring closed-loop position feedback.
• Sealed Switches Environmentally sealed, hermetically sealed, and high electrical load switches including 6100, 6200, 6300, 6600, 6700, 7100, 8100, and LC series for harsh environment applications. For OEM applications requiring reliable switching in harsh environments.
• Brakes Motor brakes (B30A, B49A) for holding and emergency stop applications in motion control systems. For OEM applications requiring holding or emergency stop functionality.
• Z-Theta Multi-Axis Motion Systems Ultra-compact 2-axis design providing linear plus rotary point-to-point motion for lab automation, semiconductor, and light factory automation applications. Launched in 2022.
• Customized Motion Solutions Custom motion system solutions including custom lead screws, harnesses, cables, and complete automation sub-systems tailored to specific application requirements. For OEMs needing application-specific motion solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Lead accuracy up to .0001 in./in. (mm/mm)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lin Engineering: Lin Engineering manufactures hybrid stepper motors, linear actuators, and BLDC motors with overlapping frame sizes (Size 8 to Size 34) and target applications in medical, semiconductor, and lab automation. Directly competes with Haydon Kerk's hybrid stepper linear actuator portfolio.
• Oriental Motor: Oriental Motor offers stepper motors, servo motors, linear actuators, and motion control drives with a comparable product matrix and similar customer overlap in factory automation and medical/lab equipment. Both companies sell standard catalog motion products with global distribution.
• Anaheim Automation: Anaheim Automation supplies stepper motors, BLDC motors, linear actuators, gearboxes, and drives with a broad standard catalog approach that directly parallels Haydon Kerk's product breadth. Targets similar OEM customers in industrial automation and medical/lab instrumentation.
• Faulhaber: Faulhaber specializes in miniature precision DC motors, brushless motors, and linear actuators that compete head-to-head with Pittman motors and Haydon linear actuators in medical, robotics, and optical instrumentation applications. Comparable high-precision, miniaturized product positioning.
• Portescap (Regal Rexnord): Portescap manufactures miniature brushless DC motors, stepper motors, and linear actuators targeting medical devices, lab automation, and semiconductor equipment. Overlaps directly with Haydon Kerk's BLDC and linear actuator lines in compact precision applications.
• Maxon Group: Maxon produces high-precision DC motors, brushless motors, and gearheads used in medical devices, robotics, and aerospace applications. Closely comparable to Pittman and Haydon product lines, particularly for applications demanding high reliability and miniaturization.
• PI (Physik Instrumente): PI manufactures precision positioning systems, linear stages, and piezo motors for semiconductor, photonics, and life-science applications. Comparable to HKP's Z-Theta multi-axis and linear rail offerings in high-precision positioning for cleanroom and lab automation.

Broad incumbents

• Kollmorgen (Regal Rexnord): Kollmorgen is a broad motion control incumbent offering servo motors, stepper motors, drives, and linear actuators. While overlapping in motors and drives, it serves a wider industrial automation customer base rather than specializing in HKP's mini-precision niche.
• Nidec Corporation: Nidec is a global motor manufacturer with broad industrial, automotive, and appliance motor offerings. While not a direct competitor in HKP's precision niche, it represents the broader motion control incumbent landscape and potential competitive overlap in BLDC motors.
• Thomson Industries (Regal Rexnord): Thomson produces linear motion components including lead screws, linear bearings, and actuators. Its broader catalog competes with Haydon Kerk's Kerk lead screw and rail product lines in industrial automation, though Thomson is larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2jFXjp3eQrDZT19HyniYQA?
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ametek-haydon-kerk-pittman-motion-solutions

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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