Kavlico Corp.

What Kavlico Corp. does

Kavlico Corp. is a sensor and electrical-protection company that, according to supplied firmographic data, was founded in 1958 and headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California; kavlico.com now redirects to sensata.com and the entity operates as a subsidiary of Sensata Technologies following an acquisition whose specific terms and date are not disclosed in the provided sources. Its product portfolio spans advanced sensing technologies — pressure sensors, temperature sensors and switches, position sensors and encoders, force sensors, liquid level and flow sensors, and gas detection sensors — alongside an electrical protection franchise covering circuit breakers, relays, switches, motor protectors, contactors, fuses, and insulation monitoring devices (including the SIM-200 with a patented signal-injection algorithm). A focused subgroup of proprietary offerings targets high-voltage EV architectures: the Active + Passive (A+P) PyroFuse, FaultBreak solid-state contactor, High Efficiency Contactor (HEC) for 400V/800V battery reconfiguration, and hermetically sealed STEV contactors scaled from passenger BEVs/PHEVs to Class 8 trucks.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales of sensors and electrical-protection devices via three primary revenue streams (Sensors; Electrical Protection; Motors and Actuators). Commercial go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by an authorized-distributor network, regional sales representatives, and a quote-based request system on the corporate website — pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segmentation is horizontal across Industrials (manufacturing, material handling, HVAC/R, telecom, data centers, medical), Automotive (OEM and aftermarket, including BEV, PHEV, and ICE platforms), and Aerospace, Defense & Commercial Equipment (aerospace, defense, agriculture, bus/truck/trailer, construction, marine, recreational vehicles). Marketing is conducted through the company website, newsroom/PR, and investor-relations channels, with no disclosed partnerships, alliances, or third-party certifications in the input data.

Name

Kavlico Corp.

Website

https://kavlico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kavlico Corp. designs and manufactures advanced sensors and electrical-protection devices — pressure, position, force, liquid level, contactors, circuit breakers, and insulation monitors — for mission-critical industrial, automotive, aerospace, and defense applications, now operating as a Sensata Technologies subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sensors and Electrical Protection

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial-Grade Sensors & Transducer Components (Discrete sensing elements, transducers, MEMS sensors) (IMAGAJAO), Process Analytical Instrumentation (Gas analyzers, spectroscopy, pH/ORP, conductivity) (IMAGAFAE), Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH), Process Safety & Relief Systems (Flare Systems, PRVs, Explosion Protection) (IMAHAEAL), Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

Keywords

• Pressure sensors
• Position sensors
• Electrical protection devices
• Force sensors
• Industrial sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Thousand Oaks

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sensors: Pressure sensors, position sensors, encoders, force sensors, liquid level and flow sensors for mission-critical applications
2. Electrical Protection: Circuit breakers, switches, relays, contactors, fuses, motor protectors, and insulation monitoring devices
3. Motors and Actuators: Electric motors and actuators for industrial and automotive applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kavlico Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures sensors and transducers, including pressure sensors, position sensors, encoders, force sensors, liquid level and flow sensors, as well as electrical protection devices such as circuit breakers, contactors, fuses, and insulation monitoring devices. The company is now a subsidiary of Sensata Technologies, serving industrial, automotive, aerospace, defense, and commercial equipment markets with mission-critical sensing and electrical protection solutions.

Product overview

Sensata Technologies operates a comprehensive portfolio of mission-critical sensing, electrical protection, and power management solutions. The company offers a broad range of sensor products including pressure sensors, temperature sensors, position sensors and encoders, force sensors, liquid level and flow sensors, and gas detection systems. Their electrical protection portfolio includes circuit breakers, relays, switches, and motor protectors. For electric vehicle applications, Sensata provides advanced high-voltage protection solutions including the Active + Passive PyroFuse, FaultBreak contactors, High Efficiency Contactors (HEC), and STEV contactors, along with insulation monitoring devices like the SIM-200. Additional automotive products include tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), blind spot monitoring, electric vehicle controllers, and operator controls. The company serves industrial, automotive, aerospace/defense, and commercial equipment markets with engineered solutions focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pressure Sensors Precision pressure sensing solutions for industrial, automotive, and aerospace applications.
• Position Sensors and Encoders High-precision position sensing and encoding solutions for motion control applications.
• Force Sensors Force measurement and sensing solutions for industrial and automotive applications.
• Liquid Level and Flow Sensors Sensing solutions for monitoring liquid levels and flow rates in various applications.
• Temperature Sensors and Switches Temperature monitoring and control devices for various industrial and automotive applications.
• Gas Detection Sensors Industrial gas detection and monitoring systems for safety applications.
• Circuit Breakers Electrical protection devices for safeguarding circuits in industrial and automotive applications.
• Relays Electromechanical switching devices for control and protection applications.
• Switches Precision switching solutions for industrial and automotive control systems.
• Contactors and Fuses (Gigavac) High-voltage power contactors and fuses for industrial and electric vehicle applications, including the Gigavac brand.
• SIM-200 Insulation Monitoring Device Advanced insulation monitoring device delivering continuous, active monitoring of unearthed DC systems including EVs and charging stations.
• Active + Passive (A+P) PyroFuse Advanced high-voltage protection device combining active triggering with passive protection in a single unit for electrified systems in electric vehicles.
• FaultBreak Contactor Next-generation high-voltage switching solution enabling ultra-fast fault interruption without mechanical contacts for EV protection.
• High Efficiency Contactor (HEC) Intelligent switching solution enabling seamless battery reconfiguration between 400V and 800V architectures for next-generation electric vehicles.
• STEV Contactors Modular hermetically sealed high-voltage contactors scaling from passenger cars to Class 8 trucks for BEV and PHEV platforms.
• Motors and Actuators Electric motors and actuator systems for precise motion control.
• Tire Management / TPMS Tire pressure monitoring systems for automotive safety.
• Blind Spot Monitoring Systems Advanced driver assistance systems for vehicle safety monitoring.
• Electric Vehicle Controllers Communication and control systems for electric vehicle management.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CTS Corporation: Mid-cap manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for automotive, industrial, and aerospace — closely comparable product mix to Kavlico.
• Allegro MicroSystems: Specialty sensor and power management IC company focused on automotive, industrial, and clean-energy applications — directly comparable in position, current, and motor-control sensing.
• TT Electronics: UK-based provider of engineered electronics, including sensors and power management for automotive, aerospace, and industrial — comparable niche product portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Sensata Technologies: Parent company of Kavlico and a global manufacturer of sensors and electrical protection. Directly comparable in mission-critical sensing and EV high-voltage protection portfolio.
• Honeywell International: Diversified industrial conglomerate with a large sensing, controls, and aerospace products division — directly overlapping with Kavlico's pressure, position, and aerospace sensor offerings.
• Robert Bosch: Global Tier 1 automotive supplier with leading MEMS sensors, pressure sensors, and EV power electronics — a direct competitor in automotive sensing and EV subsystems.
• Denso: Major Japanese automotive Tier 1 with extensive sensor and electrification product lines, including pressure, position, and current sensors for ICE and EV platforms.
• TE Connectivity: Global manufacturer of sensors, connectors, and relays for automotive, industrial, and aerospace markets — overlapping with Kavlico in position sensors, encoders, and electrical protection.
• Amphenol: Global interconnect, sensor, and antenna specialist serving automotive, aerospace, defense, and industrial markets — overlapping in sensing and electrical protection.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control technologies company with sensing, electromechanical, and aerospace product lines that overlap with Kavlico's motors, actuators, and position sensing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Sensata
• Facebookfacebook.com/SensataTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kavlico-corporation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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