What Torq does

Torq Corporation, founded in 1948 as Torq Electric in Bedford, Ohio, designs and manufactures centrifugal and stationary electrical switches that control the start-winding circuits of single-phase electric motors. The flagship Syncrosnap® product uses a conical spring disk mounted to a motor-shaft bracket with attached weights; centrifugal force causes the spring to snap, moving a spool away from a stationary switch at approximately 75% of normal running speed, eliminating creeping/chattering and reducing arcing. The portfolio is rounded out by SINPAC® solid-state motor-start switches with no moving parts (speed-sensitive cutout near 80% of synchronous speed and automatic restart near 50%) and the Speedetex® family of electronic (ESS) and mechanical (MSS) speed switches for overspeed, underspeed, and zero-speed detection in industrial rotating equipment.

The business runs as a privately held, sales-led B2B manufacturer with three distribution channels: direct OEM sales into motor manufacturers (GE, Franklin Electric, Baldor/ABB, Regal Beloit, Marathon Electric, AO Smith, Reliance, Westinghouse, Century, Leeson, plus 40+ others), direct catalog sales to motor repair shops with same-day shipping on orders received by 2 p.m. EST, and self-serve e-commerce via torq.com and ThomasNet with a Motor Switch Selector Form and RFQ workflow. Pricing is quote-based for custom and OEM parts, while catalog SKUs list explicit unit prices — rotary phase converter kits range from $41.10 to $62.78, and stationary switch replacements run $14.89–$30.55. All Torq Syncrosnap® and Speedetex® products are manufactured at the Bedford, Ohio facility.

Revenue mechanics are unit sales (one-time license equivalent) with no subscription or recurring component. The customer base spans motor OEMs (vertical), motor repair shops (horizontal), and industrial equipment OEMs needing speed-protection switches. Torq holds registered trademarks on Syncrosnap®, Speedetex®, and SINPAC®, self-attests UL 94-VO material compliance, and has been included on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies. Custom manufacturing (stamping up to 100 tons, thermoset molding, electro-mechanical assembly) extends the platform beyond branded SKUs into toll-manufacturing for stampings, molded parts, and small-to-intermediate assemblies.

Name

Torq

Legal name

TORQ Corporation

Website

https://torq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Torq Corporation, founded 1948 in Bedford, Ohio, manufactures centrifugal, stationary, and solid-state switches that control start-winding circuits in single-phase electric motors. It serves motor OEMs, motor repair shops, and industrial equipment makers via its Syncrosnap®, Speedetex®, and SINPAC® lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Motor Switch Components

NAICS

Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Electromechanical Components (Relays, Switches, Potentiometers, Encoders) (IMAGAJAB)

Keywords

• Centrifugal switches
• Motor replacement parts
• Speed switches
• Rotary phase converters
• Electric motor components

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Centrifugal Switch Components: TORQ manufactures and sells centrifugal mechanism and stationary switch components for single-phase electric motors. Products include Syncrosnap® centrifugal switches, stationary switches, and replacement parts. Revenue is generated through direct product sales via catalog, with pricing based on specific part numbers and quantities.
2. Speed Switch Products: Sale of Speedetex® electronic and mechanical speed switches (ESS, MSS, ZSS models) for industrial equipment protection applications including conveyors, bucket elevators, and rotating machinery.
3. SINPAC® Solid State Switches: Sale of solid state motor starting switches for capacitor start motors and capacitor start/capacitor run motors. Includes IR series for instant reverse applications.
4. Rotary Phase Converter Kits: Component kits for converting single-phase power to three-phase power for three-phase motor operation. Kits include centrifugal mechanism and stationary switch components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Torq Corporation designs and manufactures centrifugal and stationary electrical switches that control the start-winding circuits of single-phase electric motors, along with electro-mechanical and electronic speed switches for industrial equipment protection. The company also produces solid state motor switches, rotary phase converter kits, and replacement components used by motor OEMs and motor repair shops. All products are manufactured in the USA at the Bedford, Ohio facility.

Product overview

Torq Corporation offers a portfolio of motor switch and speed control products organized around its core Syncrosnap® centrifugal switch technology. The main product lines include Syncrosnap® Centrifugal Switches (comprising centrifugal mechanisms and stationary electrical switches that control single-phase electric motor start-windings), Speedetex® Speed Switches (electronic and mechanical overspeed/underspeed/zero-speed protection devices), and Motor and Switch Replacement Parts (including SINPAC® solid state switches and rotary phase converters). The company also provides custom manufacturing services for stampings, molded parts, and assemblies. All products are manufactured in the USA at the Bedford, Ohio facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Syncrosnap: Syncrosnap centrifugal and stationary electrical switches for controlling start-winding in single-phase electric motors
• Speedetex
• SINPAC
• Rotary Phase Converters

Products and services

• Syncrosnap® Centrifugal Switches Core product line consisting of centrifugal mechanisms and stationary electrical switches that control the start-winding of single-phase electric motors. The centrifugal mechanism rotates on the motor shaft and actuates a fixed stationary switch at approximately 75% of normal running speed. Targeted at motor OEMs specifying switches into original motor designs and at motor repair shops needing replacement components.
• Speedetex® Speed Switches Electro-mechanical and electronic speed responsive switches for measuring rotational speed to provide overspeed or underspeed protection. Includes ESS Electronic Speed Switches (NEMA 4 rated with LCD display), MSS Mechanical Speed Switches (NEMA 4 rated, 600-3000 RPM factory set, ±7% set-point accuracy), and ZSS Zero Speed Switches. Used by industrial equipment OEMs for conveyors, bucket elevators, rotating drums, and rotating machinery.
• SINPAC® Solid State Switches Solid-state motor start switches with no moving parts. Speed-sensitive switches cut out the start winding at approximately 80% of synchronous speed and restart when motor speed drops below 50%. Includes CV, 2CV, VR, 2VR, and IR Series variants for capacitor start, capacitor start/capacitor run, and instant reverse motor applications. Universal design works on 2, 4, 6 or more pole motors of any manufacturer.
• Rotary Phase Converters Component kits that convert single-phase power into three-phase power for three-phase motor operation. Kits include centrifugal mechanism and stationary switch components. Available as 9 standard kits (C-2023 through C-3173) with varying shaft sizes, priced from $41.10 to $62.78.
• Motor and Switch Replacement Parts Replacement centrifugal and stationary switch components for repair of single-phase electric motors. Includes centrifugal mechanisms in 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants, stationary switch replacement parts organized by bearing size (202-208), and components compatible with Chinese and Taiwanese motor brands. Shipped from stock for quick turn-around with same-day shipping on orders received by 2 p.m. EST.
• Custom Manufacturing Services Custom manufacturing services for stampings, molded parts, and assemblies in small and intermediate quantities. Capabilities include metal stamping up to 100 tons, thermoset molding (50 and 80 ton injection molding, compression molding), design engineering for speed measuring applications, and electro-mechanical assembly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Speed selection at approximately 75% of normal running speed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Motor OEMs (GE, Franklin Electric, Baldor, Regal Beloit, Marathon, AO Smith, Century, Leeson Electric, Reliance, and 40+ others)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTORQ Corporation manufactures replacement centrifugal switch and stationary switch components for OEM motors. Virtually all leading motor manufacturers buy switches from TORQ due to the superior quality and performance of the Syncrosnap® product line developed by the company founder in 1948.
• Chinese and Taiwanese Motor Manufacturers (Chen-Chiang, Jin-Chin, Toshiba, Tzu-Liang, Grizzly, JET)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTORQ manufactures replacement switches for Chinese and Taiwanese motors, providing compatibility with imported motor brands for the repair market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nidec: Nidec owns the Mars brand, a leading manufacturer of motor starting capacitors, potential relays, and motor components serving the HVAC and motor aftermarket. Directly comparable to Torq in producing motor starting components for OEMs and the repair market.
• Packard Inc. Packard manufactures motor starting components including relays, capacitors, and switches for fractional and integral HP motors. Closely mirrors Torq's business model of supplying OEM motor manufacturers and the motor repair aftermarket with starting components.
• Supco (Sealed Unit Parts Co.): Supco manufactures motor capacitors, hard start kits, and motor replacement components distributed through HVAC and motor repair channels. Directly comparable as a motor-component specialist serving the same repair-shop customer base as Torq.
• AmRad Manufacturing: AmRad manufactures motor start and run capacitors plus related motor-starting components for OEM and replacement markets. Comparable niche specialty manufacturer of motor electrical components with similar customer profile.
• Cornell Dubilier Electronics: CDE manufactures capacitors and motor-run capacitors used in single-phase motor applications, serving OEMs and the motor repair aftermarket. Comparable component manufacturer in the motor-electrical niche with similar customer types.

Broad incumbents

• Eaton: Eaton's electrical business includes motor starters, motor protection devices, and industrial control components sold to OEMs and end-users. A larger diversified industrial conglomerate that competes broadly in motor controls, though not specialized in centrifugal switches like Torq.
• ABB: ABB manufactures motors (including Baldor) and a broad portfolio of motor starters, soft starters, and motor protection devices. Larger incumbent with overlapping industrial motor-control capabilities; also a Torq customer via Baldor.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric offers motor starters, motor circuit breakers, and industrial control products (TeSys, Altivar lines) sold to OEMs and industrial customers. Larger diversified incumbent with broadly overlapping motor-control capabilities.
• Siemens: Siemens' industrial automation portfolio includes motor starters, soft starters, and motor protection devices for OEM and end-user markets. Large incumbent with broadly comparable industrial control offerings, though not specialized in centrifugal switches.
• Littelfuse: Littelfuse manufactures industrial fuses, motor protection relays, and electronic motor control components serving OEMs and industrial customers. Larger incumbent with overlapping motor protection and control capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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