What Torcup does

TorcUP, Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned US manufacturer of industrial bolting tools, headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, with additional field offices in Deer Park, Texas and Gonzales, Louisiana. Founded in 1996 by John Kovacs, the company designs, engineers, and manufactures its entire product line in the USA, including hydraulic torque wrenches (TU, SQ, TX, TXU Series), pneumatic torque wrenches (RP, RP-E6 Series), battery-powered torque wrenches (VT, VTR, VT-E6, VTR Center Lock Series), manual clicker wrenches (BCW, ICW), hydraulic pump power units (EMAX, AMAX, EMINI, AMINI), and a complementary accessories portfolio covering impact sockets, turbine tooling, backup wrenches, flange spreaders, torque monitors, and nut splitters.

The product portfolio rests on proprietary technology including two registered patents (a peanut-shaped piston and a mono-body housing machined from 7075 AQ aluminum), Vascomax high-strength internal components, brushless motor and digital motor vectoring electronics on the cordless platform, and an in-house ANAB-accredited ISO/IEC 17025 calibration laboratory that delivers +/-3% torque accuracy on hydraulic tools and +/-5% on wheel-bolting tools with multi-pass certification. The company monetizes through quote-based hardware sales backed by a 13-month warranty, with recurring revenue from calibration, repair, training, and engineering application services.

TorcUP serves heavy-industry end markets including oil and gas, mining, construction, and power generation through a hybrid go-to-market that combines direct domestic and international field sales representatives with a global authorized industrial distributor network spanning North America, South America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. No revenue, funding, or investor information is publicly disclosed, and ownership remains with founder John Kovacs, who continues to lead as President.

Name

Torcup

Legal name

TorcUP, Inc.

Website

https://torcup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TorcUP is a US-based, founder-owned manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic, battery-powered, and manual industrial torque wrenches plus hydraulic pumps, serving oil and gas, mining, construction, and power generation customers worldwide via global distributors and direct field sales since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bolting Tools

NAICS

Power-Driven Handtool Manufacturing (333991), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing (332216)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG)

Keywords

• Industrial torque wrenches
• Hydraulic bolting tools
• Pneumatic torque wrenches
• Battery torque wrenches
• Hydraulic torque pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Easton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Bolting Tools Sales: Direct sales of hydraulic torque wrenches (TU, SQ, TX, TXU Series), pneumatic torque wrenches (RP, RP-E6 Series), battery-powered torque wrenches (VT, VTR, VT-E6, VTR Center Lock Series), hydraulic pumps (EMAX, AMAX, EMINI, AMINI), and complementary products including impact sockets, turbine tooling, nut splitters, and flange spreaders.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TorcUP designs, engineers, and manufactures industrial bolting tools in the USA, including hydraulic, pneumatic, battery-powered, and manual torque wrenches, plus a line of electric and air-driven hydraulic torque wrench pumps. The company also sells complementary bolting accessories such as impact sockets, backup wrenches, flange spreaders, nut splitters, turbine tooling, and torque monitors, serving critical bolting requirements in heavy industry worldwide.

Product overview

TorcUP offers a portfolio of industrial bolting tools comprising four categories of torque wrenches (hydraulic, pneumatic, battery-powered, and manual) and a complementary accessories line. The core hydraulic wrench family includes the TU Series (square drive), SQ Series (square drive with uni-swivel), TX Series (low-profile), and TXU Series (uniswivel low-profile), all delivering +/-3% accuracy. Pneumatic options include the RP and RP-E6 (with extended nose) series. Battery-powered tools span the VT, VTR, VT-E6, and VTR Center Lock series using 18V LiHD batteries with brushless motors. Manual clicker wrenches cover the BCW (break-back) and ICW (industrial) series. Hydraulic pump power units include the EMAX (heavy-duty electric), AMAX (air-driven for explosive environments), EMINI (portable electric), and AMINI (portable pneumatic) models. Supporting accessories include turbine tooling, impact sockets, backup wrenches (LTR, TBW), flange spreaders (TFS), torque monitors (TLM), nut splitters (TNS), and square drive ratchet links (SDL). All products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TU Series Hydraulic Torque Wrench Square drive hydraulic torque wrench built with Vascomax components (30% stronger, 15% harder than industry standard), offering accuracy of +/-3% across eight models from 165 lbf-ft to 61,510 lbf-ft. For heavy industry bolting applications.
• SQ Series Hydraulic Torque Wrench Square drive hydraulic torque wrench featuring patented Mono-Body Housing machined from 7075 AQ Aluminum, uni-swivel design, and Vascomax three-moving-part technology, achieving +/-3% accuracy across four models from 165 lbf-ft to 11,000 lbf-ft. For heavy industry bolting applications.
• TX Series Hydraulic Torque Wrench Low-profile hydraulic torque wrench with patented peanut-shaped piston enabling same-width cylinder and ratchet link, dual independent swivels (360° x 360°), and hex link cassettes; delivers +/-3% accuracy across seven models from 60 lbf-ft to 53,650 lbf-ft. For tight-clearance heavy industry applications.
• TXU Series Hydraulic Torque Wrench Uniswivel low-profile hydraulic torque wrench with 360° x 180° hose swivel positioned above the flat cylinder body, allowing shortened tool length for in-between clearance applications; accuracy +/-3% across four models from 240 lbf-ft to 38,100 lbf-ft.
• RP Series Pneumatic Torque Wrench Air-powered pneumatic torque wrench with precise accuracy through precision-machined gears, designed for rugged durability and safe ergonomic operation. For heavy industry bolting applications where air power is preferred.
• RP-E6 Series Pneumatic Torque Wrench RP Series pneumatic wrench with built-in 6-inch nose extension for wheel bolting installations and tight-space socket and reaction arm fitment.
• VT Series Battery Torque Wrench Cordless battery-powered torque wrench with brushless motor, digital display, torque memory settings, automatic reaction arm release, and lbf-ft to Nm conversion; five models from 120 lbf-ft to 6,000 lbf-ft with 18V 8.0 Ah LiHD battery.
• VTR Series Battery Torque Wrench Enhanced cordless battery torque wrench with proprietary gear technology, reduced gearbox dimensions for confined spaces, quick-change square drive for field service, and seven models from 60 lbf-ft to 5,000 lbf-ft.
• VT-E6 Series Battery Torque Wrench Extended-barrel battery torque wrench with integral 6-inch nose extension for deep and width-critical wheel bolting applications; single model capable of 1,000 lbf-ft with +/-5% accuracy.
• VTR Center Lock Battery Torque Wrench Specialized center lock wheel torque wrench with Delrin non-marring sleeve protecting rims and spokes; calibrated torque settings from 200 lbf-ft to 1,000 lbf-ft with ISO 17025 accredited calibration certificate.
• BCW Series Break-Back Clicker Torque Wrench Break-back clicker torque wrench with linked mechanism providing clear torque break point at 18-degree angle; two models (450 and 750) covering torque ranges from 100 lbf-ft to 750 lbf-ft.
• ICW Series Industrial Clicker Wrench Industrial clicker wrench with lock-and-unlock collar and engraved torque scale; five models (100, 250, 450, 750, 1000) covering ranges from 10 lbf-ft to 1,000 lbf-ft with multi-directional ratcheting.
• EMAX Electric Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump Heavy-duty electric hydraulic pump for continuous-duty cycling reliability, 2.2HP motor at 50/60Hz, full range adjustability up to 10,000 PSI / 700 bar, oil cooler and protective roll cage standard. Pairs with TorcUP hydraulic torque wrenches.
• AMAX Pneumatic Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump Air-driven hydraulic pump for explosive vapor environments and harsh demanding settings; 4HP motor running on 55PSI minimum at 35cfm, multi-port operation capable of running up to four tools, 77dB noise level.
• EMINI Portable Electric Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump Most portable electric hydraulic pump, 0.8HP motor at 50/60Hz, available in 115V and 230V, hour meter for maintenance timing, full range adjustability up to 10,000 PSI / 700 bar.
• AMINI Portable Pneumatic Hydraulic Torque Wrench Pump Most compact pneumatic torque pump, 1.7HP air motor running on 100 psi / 50 cfm, onboard forward/reverse/lock controls, 77dB noise level, designed for portable use in air-prohibited electric environments.
• Turbine Tooling Purpose-built turbine tooling for power generation applications; full range of standard and castellated tooling made of high-strength steel alloy to industry specifications.
• Impact Sockets Full hex range impact sockets in four drive sizes, designed with optimum thickness for accessing restricted nuts; in-stock for immediate shipping.
• LTR Series Backup Wrench Hands-off backup wrench with single moving torque screw; fits painted and corroded fasteners, applies and removes with a handheld wrench, releases with zero tension.
• SDL Series TX Square Drive Ratchet Link Enables square drive tools in spaces where they previously could not fit; uses Raptor/Volta standard and custom reaction arms, compatible with TX and TXU models.
• TBW Series Backup Wrench Heavy-duty mechanical backup wrench for stopping nut rotation; releases by loosening jack screw, includes grip handle for safe installation, available in metric and standard sizes.
• TFS Series Flange Spreader Multi-purpose hydraulic flange spreading and lifting tool; 3-inch overall jaw spread requiring only 3/32 inch for jaw insertion, powered by 10,000 PSI / 700 bar hydraulic pump or manual operation.
• TLM Series Torque Monitor Elongation measurement tool for threaded fasteners; measures studs from 1/2 inch to 4 feet, tests virtually any material, includes built-in data recording and RS232 data export.
• TNS Series Hydraulic Nut Splitter Nut splitter with eight models from 1/2 inch to 3 inches, field-replaceable cutting blades, cuts nuts without damaging studs, fits all API and ANSI flanges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Torque accuracy of +/-3% for hydraulic torque wrenches (TU, SQ, TX, TXU Series)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Industrial DistributorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTorcUP partners with established industrial distributors worldwide to represent their brand in key international markets. Distributors receive industry-leading margins, deep technical and commercial factory training, direct sales support with field visits and demonstrations, engineering and application support, immediate access to extensive product availability, and support for rental, service, and calibration business models.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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