American Casting and Manufacturing Security Seals

What American Casting and Manufacturing Security Seals does

American Casting & Manufacturing Corp. (AC&M) is a fourth-generation, family-owned manufacturer of tamper-evident security seals founded in 1910 and headquartered in Plainview, New York. The company produces plastic pull-tight and padlock seals, ISO 17712 certified high-security bolt seals, cable seals (1.5mm to 3/32" diameters), wire and lead seals, metal strap seals, two-piece cup seals with a proprietary 360-degree multi-point locking ring, barcoded seals, security tape and labels, and supporting application and removal tools (bolt cutters, cable cutters). Customers include the U.S. military and defense contractors, C-TPAT-compliant international shippers, electric/gas/water utilities, tank truck and logistics operators, healthcare facilities, banks and ATM operators, airlines, food and beverage processors, law enforcement, and election security agencies.

AC&M operates a direct go-to-market combining e-commerce via seals.com, inside sales through a toll-free phone line (800-342-0333), and an enterprise field-sales function serving military, government, utility, and large logistics accounts. The company generates revenue primarily through one-time product sales at unit prices ranging from $0.55 (plain lead seals) to $140 (lead and wire seals) and $5.00 for ISO-1H high-security bolt seals, supplemented by custom manufacturing services (logos, consecutive numbering, barcoding on orders of 1,000+ units, with 3-4 week lead time), rush orders, and drop-shipment fulfillment. It holds ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, ISO 17712:2013 High Security certification (certificate dated August 2024), and C-TPAT compliance, and supports serialization, laser engraving, and Code 128 barcoding for chain-of-custody traceability across regulated buyer workflows.

Name

American Casting and Manufacturing Security Seals

Legal name

American Casting & Manufacturing Corp.

Website

https://seals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

American Casting & Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned U.S. manufacturer of tamper-evident security seals — including ISO 17712 certified bolt seals, cable seals, padlock seals, and proprietary cup seals — serving the military, utilities, logistics, healthcare, banking, and government sectors since 1910.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Seals and Tamper-Evident Products

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Seals & Locking Devices (Cable Seals, Padlock Seals, Meter Seals) (IMALANAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tamper-Evident Labels, Seals & Tapes (Void Labels, Security Seals) (IMALANAF)

Keywords

• Tamper evident security seals
• High security bolt seals
• Cargo container seals
• Utility meter seals
• Plastic pull tight seals

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainview

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, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Security Seal Product Sales: Direct sale of tamper-evident security seals including plastic seals, bolt seals, cable seals, wire seals, padlock seals, and metal strap seals. Products sold at unit prices ranging from $0.55 to $140 depending on type and quantity. Custom printing and barcoding available for volume orders.
2. Seal Application Tools Sales: Sale of seal application and removal tools including bolt cutters ($60) and cable cutters ($40). Accessories complement core seal products.
3. Custom Manufacturing Services: Custom orders including custom printing, logos, consecutive numbering, and specific color requirements. Rush orders and drop shipments available. Custom printed seals take 3-4 weeks lead time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

American Casting and Manufacturing Security Seals manufactures and sells tamper-evident security seals, including plastic, bolt, cable, wire, metal strap, padlock, and cup seals, along with security tape/labels and application tools. Products serve cargo, military, government, utilities, healthcare, banking, and food/beverage industries, with custom printing, barcoding, and rush order options available for volume orders.

Product overview

American Casting & Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned manufacturer of security seals and related products, operating for over 110 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of tamper-evident security seals organized into major product categories: Plastic Security Seals (pull-tight, padlock, strap, and fixed-length seals), Bolt Seals (including ISO 17712 high-security certified models for C-TPAT compliance), Cable Seals (adjustable from 1.5mm to 3/32" diameters), Wire Seals (lead, aluminum, and plastic-capped with twisted wire configurations), Metal Strap Seals, Padlock Seals (light duty to heavy duty with optional breakaway features), Cup Seals (two-piece metal devices with 360-degree locking for maximum tamper evidence), Barcoded Seals for supply chain tracking, Security Tape & Labels (adhesive void patterns), and Seal Presses & Tools (crimping tools, bolt cutters, cable cutters). Key product models include Model 3001, 1001, 1001-LH, 2001, 7001, 8001, 9001, PSW97, PS360, ISO-1H, and specialty cup seals. Products serve industries including transportation/cargo, utilities, healthcare, military/defense, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and election/voting machines. The company emphasizes ISO quality standards, customization options, and products meeting C-TPAT and ISO 17712 compliance requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plastic Security Seals Comprehensive line of plastic tamper-evident seals including pull-tight, fixed-length, and padlock-style seals for cargo, utility meters, healthcare carts, ATM canisters, and voting machines.
• Bolt Seals Heavy-duty hardened steel bolt seals designed to secure trailer and container door latches, including ISO 17712 high-security certified models for C-TPAT compliance.
• Cable Seals Flexible adjustable cable seals in diameters from 1.5mm to 3/32" used for securing containers, trailers, and cargo where variable length closure is required.
• Wire Seals and Wires Wire seals including lead, aluminum, and plastic-capped wire seals with twisted wire configurations for securing meters, valves, drums, and industrial equipment.
• Metal Strap Seals Heavy-duty metal strap seals for high-security applications requiring strong physical barriers and tamper evidence, including 16" strap seal with metal locking insert and heavy-duty strap seal models.
• Padlock Seals Plastic padlock-style seals in light duty and heavy duty configurations with optional metal hasps and breakaway features for tool-free removal, used for ATM canisters, demand meters, hospital carts, drums, and liquor kits.
• Cup Seals Two-piece metal tamper-evident devices with proprietary 360-degree multi-point locking ring that permanently lock and require physical destruction to remove. Available in galvanized steel, copper, or brass for wire sealing and screw/bolt protection.
• Barcoded Seals Security seals with integrated Code 128 barcode scanning capability and custom barcode options for automated tracking and verification throughout supply chain custody transitions.
• Security Tape and Labels Tamper-evident security tapes and adhesive labels that leave permanent void patterns when removed, used for sealing containers, boxes, and electronic equipment.
• Seal Presses and Tools Crimping tools, bolt cutters (36" model), and cable cutters for applying and removing security seals, including specialized zinc-body cable cutters for 1.5mm cable.
• C-TPAT and ISO 17712 High Security Seals High-security seals certified to ISO 17712:2013 and compliant with C-TPAT, meeting international container security standards for military shipments and cross-border cargo.
• Fixed Length Plastic Seals Pre-determined length plastic security seals that snap closed without tools, designed for applications requiring consistent closure dimensions.

Quantifiable outcome

• CTPAT certified partners account for over 52% of all cargo imported into the United States by value, creating significant market for compliant seals
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Named customers10 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air Corporation: Sealed Air is a major global packaging company whose tamper-evident and security solutions address adjacent supply chain integrity needs; it competes with AC&M in food/beverage and logistics seal programs at an enterprise level.
• Essentra Packaging: Essentra is a global packaging components supplier offering security seals, tapes, and tear-evident solutions as part of a much broader product portfolio, serving similar industrial and logistics customers as AC&M.

Direct peers

• Mega Fortris: Mega Fortris is a global security seal manufacturer producing plastic, bolt, and cable seals for cargo, logistics, and utilities, directly overlapping with AC&M's core product range and ISO 17712 high-security offerings.
• Cambridge Security Seals: Cambridge Security Seals produces ISO 17712 high-security bolt and cable seals as well as plastic seals, competing directly with AC&M in customs, cargo, and enterprise security applications.
• TydenBrooks: TydenBrooks is one of the largest global manufacturers of high-security cargo seals, including ISO 17712 certified bolt and cable seals directly competing with AC&M in transportation, military, and customs compliance applications.
• Unisto: Unisto is a European-based manufacturer of security seals and tamper-evident solutions serving logistics, utilities, and retail. It is a direct competitor offering overlapping products in cable, bolt, and plastic seals.
• Brammall Security Seals: Brammall Security Seals is a U.S. manufacturer of plastic, metal strap, and high-security seals sold into cargo, utilities, and meter security applications, directly competing with AC&M across similar SKUs.
• EJ Brooks (a unit of Brookshire Tooling): EJ Brooks is a legacy U.S. manufacturer of security seals and metering products, including utility and meter seals, directly competing with AC&M in utility theft prevention and municipal metering applications.

Regional players

• Hoefon Security Seals: Hoefon is a European security seal manufacturer with strong presence in cable and bolt seals primarily serving EMEA markets; competes with AC&M in global tender contexts for ISO 17712 seals.

Emerging players

• American Locker Group: American Locker manufactures security lockers and parcel security systems, addressing adjacent markets of currency transport, package delivery, and asset protection where AC&M also sells seals for ATM canisters and delivery containers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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