Name

Meyer Gage

Legal name

Meyer Gage Company

Website

https://meyergage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meyer Gage is a US manufacturer of fixed-limit precision gages — pin gages, ring gages, plug gages, and master setting discs — serving dimensional inspection needs in aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial machining customers. Founded in 1960 in South Windsor, Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Measurement Instruments

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Precision measurement instruments
• Pin gages
• Fixed limit gages
• Plug gages
• Dimensional inspection tools

Headquarters

HQ city

South Windsor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Gage Sales: One-time sale of precision measurement instruments including pin gages, ring gages, plug gages, master setting discs, and related accessories. Products are sold individually or in sets/libraries.
2. Calibration Services: ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accredited calibration services for pin gages, trilock, taperlock, progressive, master setting discs, and ring gages. Includes Class/Conformance Certificates and Long Form Calibration Reports.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Meyer Gage manufactures precision fixed-limit dimensional gages — pin gages, ring gages, plug gages (taperlock, trilock, progressive), and master setting discs — sold as individual components, pre-configured sets and libraries, custom-length variants, and assembled GO/NOGO configurations. The company also operates an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory that provides NIST-traceable calibration services for its gages and those of other manufacturers.

Product overview

Meyer Gage is a precision measurement instrument manufacturer founded in 1960, producing fixed-limit gages primarily for dimensional inspection. The product portfolio centers on pin gages (Class Z, X, and XX with tolerances from 0.0001" to 0.00002"), supplemented by plug gages (Taperlock, Trilock, and Progressive styles), ring gages, and master setting discs. These are offered as individual components, pre-configured sets/libraries, custom-length variants, and assembled GO/NOGO configurations. The product line extends to handles, bushings, and cases for organization, plus calibration services from an ISO 17025 accredited lab. Online tools include a tolerance calculator for gage selection based on ANSI/ASME B89.1.5 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Class Z Pin Gages Individual pin gages with 0.0001" tolerance limit for precision measurement of hole sizes. Standard 2" length with diameter available in 0.0005" increments, for industrial quality-control inspection.
• Class X and XX Pin Gages Higher-precision individual pin gages with 0.00004" (Class X) and 0.00002" (Class XX) tolerance limits for critical inspection needs and calibration of measuring equipment such as micrometers and calipers.
• Class Z Pin Gage Sets (Inch) Pre-assembled sets of Class Z pin gages in inch measurements, ranging from 0.011" to 1.0005" with 0.0001" tolerance limit.
• Class Z Pin Gage Sets (Metric) Pre-assembled sets of Class Z pin gages in metric measurements, ranging from 0.22mm to 25.41mm with 0.0025mm tolerance limit.
• Class X Pin Gage Sets (Inch) Pre-assembled sets of Class X pin gages in inch measurements with 0.00004" tolerance limit. Made from 52100 Bearing Steel, heat treated to 60-62 Rockwell C.
• Class X MG-25 Series Custom 25-member pin gage sets built around one nominal size with 12 sizes increasing and 12 sizes decreasing from the nominal in 0.0001" or 0.01mm increments, at Class X tolerance.
• Class Z Pin Gage Libraries Comprehensive Class Z pin gage libraries in inch and metric with various size ranges up to 1,195 pieces, including 4-drawer metal cabinets for larger sets.
• Class X Pin Gage Libraries Comprehensive Class X pin gage libraries with 0.00004" tolerance, available in various size configurations up to 990 pieces.
• Custom-Length Pin Gages Pin gages with custom lengths from 3" to 12" for Class ZZ and 3" to 6" for Class X. NIST traceable, cold-stabilized for 0.500" and larger, heat treated to 60-62 Rockwell C.
• Single-End Pin Gage Assemblies Pin gage assemblies with single-end configuration for GO or NOGO testing, available in Class Z, X, and XX tolerances with reversible handles.
• Double-End Pin Gage Assemblies Pin gage assemblies with both GO and NOGO ends for comprehensive hole inspection, available in Class Z, X, and XX tolerances.
• Ring Gages Steel ring gages (0.0400"-4.0100"), carbide ring gages (0.0400"-2.0100"), and chrome ring gages (0.1501"-4.0100") for outside diameter measurement.
• Taperlock Plug Gages Custom plain taperlock gages available in 5 size ranges from 0.2301" to 1.5100" (5.850mm to 38.350mm) with various member lengths.
• Taperlock Assemblies Complete taperlock assemblies in single-end and double-end configurations, available in Class Z, Y, X, and XX tolerances.
• Trilock Plug Gages Custom plain trilock gages with 7 size ranges from 0.7601" to 3.5100" (19.300mm to 89.150mm); GO or NOGO blank specified by customer.
• Trilock Assemblies Complete trilock assemblies in single-end and double-end configurations, available in Class Z, Y, X, and XX tolerances.
• Progressive Gages Custom taperlock-style progressive gages with GO and NOGO sections separated by 1/8" recess; maximum size differential between GO and NOGO is 0.025".
• Progressive Assemblies Complete progressive assemblies available in Class Z, Y, X, and XX tolerances with 5 size ranges.
• Master Setting Discs Master discs for calibrating and setting measuring equipment. Available in three styles: Style #1 (bilateral/split tolerance), Style #2 (unilateral GO/NOGO), Style #3 (bilateral/split), and Class XX, X, Y, and Z grades.
• Calibration Services ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 accredited calibration services for pin gages, trilock, taperlock, progressive, master setting discs, and ring gages, performed in a climate-controlled inspection room maintained at 68°F (±1°) year-round with NIST traceability.
• Pin Gage Handles Double-end universal handles (no bushings required) and reversible gage handles, in single-end (SE) and double-end (DE) configurations for various pin diameter ranges.
• Bushings Brass bushings (1W-5W) and aluminum bushings (6W-8W) for reversible handles, covering 0.005" to 1.010".
• Accessories Includes poly case inserts (inch and metric), MG-25 series cases, poly cases, 4-drawer metal cabinets, taperlock handles, trilock handles, and trilock screws for gage storage and assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tolerance accuracy ranging from ±.000020" (Class XX) to ±.0002" (Class ZZ)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• A2LAcoreOthersA2LA (American Association for Laboratory Accreditation) accreditation for calibration services, demonstrating compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards for laboratory competence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• P&G Gage: P&G Gage produces precision pin gage sets and fixed-limit gages very similar to Meyer Gage, with comparable inch/metric coverage and tolerance classes. It is one of the closest direct competitors in the U.S. precision gage market.
• Fowler (Sylvac / Fowler High Precision): Fowler offers precision gaging tools including pin gage sets, bore gages, and digital measurement instruments, targeting the same machine shop and QA customer base as Meyer Gage. Overlapping product lines make it a directly comparable specialty measurement brand.
• Gagemaker: Gagemaker specializes in precision thread gages and related fixed-limit measurement tooling for oil & gas and industrial thread inspection. It is a smaller specialty competitor comparable to Meyer Gage in product philosophy and target customer profile.
• Vermont Gage: Vermont Gage is one of the most direct competitors to Meyer Gage, manufacturing precision pin gage sets, thread gages, and fixed-limit gages for U.S. industrial QA. It competes head-to-head in the same tolerance classes, materials (bearing steel), and end markets.
• Insize USA: Insize is a globally distributed precision measurement brand offering pin gages, micrometers, calipers, and digital instruments at competitive price points. It directly competes with Meyer Gage in U.S. machine shop and QA channels, often via transparent online catalogs.
• Chicago Dial Indicator (CDI): CDI manufactures precision dial indicators, bore gages, and related dimensional measurement tools for industrial QA. While it overlaps Meyer Gage more in bore/measurement tooling than pin gages specifically, it competes for the same QA purchasing budget.

Broad incumbents

• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (Tesa / Hexagon): Hexagon MI is a global metrology incumbent offering portable CMMs, optical scanners, and traditional gaging through brands like Tesa. It overlaps Meyer Gage at the lower end of precision gaging while dominating the broader digital metrology category.
• Mitutoyo America: Mitutoyo is the dominant global precision metrology brand, offering pin gages, ring gages, CMMs, and vision systems. It is a much larger incumbent that overlaps Meyer Gage in fixed-limit gaging while also defining the upper bound of metrology technology.
• Mahr Inc. Mahr is a German-headquartered precision metrology manufacturer with a U.S. presence, offering dimensional measurement instruments including gage pins, ring gages, and optical/profile systems. It competes with Meyer Gage in precision fixed-limit gaging for regulated industrial QA.
• L.S. Starrett: Starrett is a long-established, broad-line precision measurement manufacturer offering gages, micrometers, calipers, and optical comparators. It competes with Meyer Gage on pin/ring gages but operates at much greater scale across many product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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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