What 上海可莱特电子有限公司 does

Shanghai Qlight Electronics Co., Ltd. (可莱特/Qlightec) is a Chinese subsidiary of Korea-based Qlight, specializing in industrial signal transmission equipment and intelligent safety solutions. The company manufactures and distributes multi-layer signal towers, audio-visual alarm devices, explosion-proof warning lights, industrial LED work lights, aviation obstacle lights, and marine heavy-duty travel switches. Its product portfolio spans 614 catalog items across seven major series, including modular MTG/MTC/MTR signal lights with interchangeable LED, buzzer, and mounting modules; QST50-Ex and QLEX explosion-proof variants rated Ex db IIC T6 Gb; IO-Link, USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS485, and wireless (WIZ) controlled Smart Factory products for Industry 4.0 applications; and SUS316L stainless-steel marine switches rated IP66/IP67. The company holds extensive international certifications including IECEx, ATEX, NEPSI, KCs, TIIS, CCS, KR, ICAO, and CE, enabling it to serve hazardous-area, marine, and civil aviation markets globally.

The company sells to large industrial enterprises across petrochemicals (Sinopec, Exxon Mobil, BASF), machinery (SANY, XCMG, Haitian, ZPMC, Doosan), automotive (BYD, Geely, Hyundai, GM), electronics (Samsung, LG Chem, BOE, Foxconn), steel (Baosteel, POSCO), and technology (Huawei, Honeywell). Its go-to-market combines a direct sales team in China with a global distributor network covering Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Germany, and the United States, supported by a 20+ language website offering downloadable product data packages for self-serve evaluation. Marketing relies on international industry exhibitions including cippe, SPS, IIFES, KORMARINE, and AW. Pricing is quote-based with significant variance by model, specification, voltage, and certification requirements, and is not publicly disclosed.

Revenue is not disclosed; the Chinese subsidiary operates with a lean reported headcount of 6 employees functioning as a local sales, technical support, and after-sales service node for the broader Korean parent organization. The business model is hardware sales with no disclosed recurring software or service revenue component. Founded as part of Qlight in 1985 with the Chinese subsidiary established in the 2020s, the company has accumulated nearly 40 years of domain expertise in industrial signaling but shows no evidence of external funding, M&A activity, or institutional investment.

Name

上海可莱特电子有限公司

Legal name

Shanghai Qlight Electronics Co., Ltd.

Website

https://qlightcn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shanghai Qlight Electronics (Qlightec) manufactures industrial signal transmission equipment — multi-layer signal lights, explosion-proof alarms, marine switches, and Smart Factory IoT-enabled signaling products — serving large enterprise customers across petrochemicals, automotive, electronics, and heavy machinery industries in China and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Signal Equipment

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing (335314)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Signaling & Stack Lights (Tower/andon lights, beacons, strobes, signal columns) (IMAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audible-Visual Alarms & Notification Devices (Sounders, horns, siren/strobe combos for industrial use) (IMAGAIAF), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Industrial signal equipment
• Explosion-proof lighting
• Multi-layer signal towers
• Smart factory devices
• Aviation obstruction lights

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shanghai Qlight Electronics designs, manufactures, and sells industrial signal transmission equipment, including multi-layer signal towers, warning lights, sound/light combination alarms, electronic horns, explosion-proof certified products, industrial LED work lighting, aviation obstruction lights, and marine heavy-duty travel switches. The product portfolio is organized across seven series (SMART FACTORY, multi-layer signal lights, warning lights/electronic speakers, marine/heavy-duty, explosion-proof, industrial LED lighting, aviation obstruction lights) and integrates IO-Link, USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS485, and wireless communication protocols for Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 applications.

Product overview

Shanghai Qlight Electronics Co., Ltd. (可莱特 Qlightec) manufactures industrial signal transmission and safety equipment, operating as a modular multi-product platform. The core offerings include multi-layer signal towers (SMART FACTORY, MTG/MTC/MTR modular series, USB/ETN/Wireless-controllable variants), warning lights and electronic speakers (QWCD, QN series, warning horns), explosion-proof products (QST50-Ex, QLEX, QTEX series), and industrial LED lighting (QWL, QL-PL series). Supporting infrastructure products include aviation obstacle lights (SAOL/QAOL/QEAL), marine heavy-duty travel switches (SW2TS/SW2MS), and telephone-initiated signal products. Smart Factory products integrate IO-Link, USB, Ethernet, CAN, RS485, and wireless (WIZ) communication protocols for Industry 4.0 applications, while explosion-proof products carry IECEx, ATEX, NEPSI, KCs, and CE certifications for use in hazardous areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Qlightec: Smart factory and signal transmission instrument brand launched by Qlight for Industry 4.0 applications

Products and services

• QST50-Ex Series (Slim Pressure-Resistant Dust Explosion-Proof LED Multi-Layer Signal Tower) Slim-type pressure-resistant dust explosion-proof LED multi-layer signal tower for explosive gas areas (Ex db IIC T6 Gb), with high-brightness LED light source and diffusive light spread tube for superior visibility and long service life. Designed for hazardous industrial zones requiring explosion-proof signaling.
• MTG/MTC/MTR Series Modular Multi-Layer Signal Lights Terminal-block modular LED multi-layer signal lights with tool-free assembly. Users combine 3 LED module types, high-volume/waterproof buzzers, and base options (direct-mount / aluminum pole / M12 connector) with various mounting brackets. For industrial production lines and machine status indication.
• QN Series Explosion-Proof LED Indicator Lights and Electronic Horns Pressure-resistant explosion-proof LED indicator lights and electronic horns capable of outputting high volume. Users can select warning sounds, music, prompt tones, and audio signals combined with LED steady/flashing/strobe/rotating functions. For hazardous-area industrial signaling.
• QWCD Series Multi-Functional Electronic Signal Devices Multi-functional electronic signal device with horn housing as illuminated lens cover, 31 built-in special warning tones and external MP3 capability, IP66 protection for outdoor and dusty industrial environments. For acoustic-optical warning on production floors.
• QLEX Series Explosion-Proof LED Work Lights Slim compact pressure-resistant explosion-proof LED work lights rated Ex d IIC for Zone 1/2 explosive gas zones, with 360-degree rotatable bracket for adjustable light angle. For hazardous-area task lighting in oil & gas, chemical, and similar environments.
• IO-Link Smart Factory Products (QTG-IOL, QTC-IOL, QTR-IOL, QDT50L-IO, QDML-IOL, QDB50-IOL) Smart Factory and Industry 4.0 products supporting RGB multi-color display, configurable warning colors, and IO-Link industrial communication for real-time data collection, recording, and device fault self-check. For Industry 4.0 production equipment and ANDON systems.
• Wireless Control Products (QTG-WIZ, QMCL-WIZ, GW768, WIZ32) Wireless-controlled LED signal products enabling remote monitoring and control of production equipment, ANDON systems, and material management systems via PC or smartphone dedicated programs. For flexible Smart Factory deployments.
• USB/Ethernet Multi-Layer Signal Lights (ST-USB, STD-USB, QTG-USB, QTC-USB, QTR-USB, ST-ETN, QTG-ETN, QTC-ETN, QTR-ETN) USB and Ethernet-controllable multi-layer signal towers for Smart Factory applications, controllable via dedicated application programs through LAN communication for remote equipment status monitoring.
• CAN/RS485 Communication Control Products (CPK-CAN, CPK-RS485) Communication control products supporting CAN and RS485 industrial protocols for integration with various industrial control systems. For factory automation and machine-to-machine signaling.
• QWCD35/50-TI Telephone-Initiated Warning Products Telephone-initiated LED flash warning lights and horns that sense 25 Hz telephone ring signals and convert them into high-volume warning tones, with 31 built-in warning tones and IP66 rating. For ships, heavy-load equipment, and other special environments without dedicated alarm wiring.
• QWL Series Waterproof/Dustproof LED Work Lights Waterproof/dustproof LED work lights rated IP67/IP68 for heavy equipment environments, with aluminum housing, polycarbonate lens cover, and high-brightness LED with long service life. For machine tools and heavy industrial task lighting.
• SAOL/QAOL/QEAL Series Aviation Obstacle Lights Aviation obstruction lights for tall structures with LED light source for extended lifespan and reduced maintenance. Available in low and medium intensity variants including explosion-proof models, ICAO-certified. For high-rise buildings, telecom towers, and similar tall structures.
• SW2TS/SW2MS Series Marine Heavy-Duty Travel Switches Marine heavy-duty limit/travel switches rated IP66/IP67, made from SUS316L stainless steel with superior corrosion and salt resistance, dual-spring reset system. For seawater and chemical-gas environments including ships, ports, and heavy equipment.
• Standard Multi-Layer Signal Tower Series (QTG/QTGA, QTC/QTCA, QTR/QTRA, QT, STA, ST, STG, STC, QTA56L, QT56MCL, QAT80L, EST) Standard multi-layer LED signal towers across multiple series (QTG, QTC, QTR, QT, STA, ST, STG, STC, QTA56L, QT56MCL, QAT80L, EST, wall-mount) for machine status indication, ANDON signaling, and operator notification on production lines.
• Explosion-Proof Multi-Layer Signal Tower Series (QTEX, ST) Explosion-proof multi-layer signal tower series (QTEX, ST) certified for use in Zone 1/2 explosive gas atmospheres, with IECEx/ATEX/NEPSI/KCs/TIIS certifications. For hazardous-area status indication.
• Industrial LED Lighting Series (LED work lights, moisture-proof lights, lighting fixtures, panel-cabinet LED lights, pressure-resistant explosion-proof LED lights, non-sparking explosion-proof LED work lights) Industrial LED lighting family for machine tools, distribution cabinets, high-pressure hot-water cleaning environments, and hazardous areas, including pressure-resistant and non-sparking explosion-proof variants.
• Marine / Heavy-Duty Signal Product Series (heavy-duty warning lights, heavy-duty speakers, vehicle heavy-duty products, heavy-duty alarm light columns, LED container spreader signal warning lights) Heavy-duty signal devices for ships, ports, and heavy equipment with anti-vibration/anti-shock/corrosion-resistant/waterproof performance; CCS- and KR-certified. For ports, container terminals, and other demanding industrial settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• 产品使用寿命长，LED光源可大幅降低维修费用
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments5 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 中国船级社 (CCS)coreOthers可莱特船用及重负荷产品已获得中国船级社(CCS)技术认证，产品适用于船舶、海上平台等海洋环境
• 韩国船级社 (KR)coreOthers可莱特船用及重负荷产品已获得韩国船级社(KR)技术认证
• 韩国天然气安全公社 (KGS)coreOthers可莱特防爆产品已获得KGS认证，适用于天然气等危险场所
• 国际民用航空组织 (ICAO)coreOthers可莱特航空障碍灯产品已获得ICAO认证，符合国际民航组织标准

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Patlite: Japan-based global leader in industrial signal towers, audible-visual alarms, and LED work lights with a comprehensive multi-protocol product line. Directly competes with Qlight in multi-layer signal lamps, explosion-proof signal devices, and Smart Factory signaling.
• Schmersal: German industrial safety and switching specialist with a meaningful position in heavy-duty limit switches and position switches for marine and heavy equipment. Closely comparable to Qlight's SW2TS/SW2MS marine heavy-duty limit switch product line.
• Pfannenberg: German industrial signaling and thermal management specialist offering signal towers, beacons, and alarms. Directly comparable in explosion-proof signal devices, audible-visual alarms, and rugged industrial signaling for hazardous environments.
• Werma Signaltechnik: German manufacturer of industrial signal devices including signal towers, beacons, and audible alarms with strong European certifications. Competes head-to-head with Qlight in modular signal lamps and explosion-proof signaling for industrial automation.
• Autonics: Korean industrial automation component manufacturer offering sensors, controllers, and indicator lights, with strong presence in China. Closest Asia-based peer sharing Korean origin, similar mid-market positioning, and overlapping signal tower / LED indicator portfolios.
• Federal Signal: US industrial signaling and public safety equipment manufacturer with a dedicated Industrial Systems group producing warning lights, sirens, and stack lights. Competes with Qlight in heavy-duty and hazardous-area signaling.
• Banner Engineering: US-based industrial automation component maker with a significant indicator lights, signal towers, and tower light portfolio. Competes with Qlight in industrial signaling, machine status indicators, and Smart Factory communication-enabled lights.
• Edwards Signaling (Carrier): Legacy US signaling brand (now part of Carrier) producing strobes, horns, and notification appliances for fire safety and industrial signaling. Overlaps with Qlight in audible-visual alarm devices and hazardous-area notification.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens: Global industrial automation incumbent offering signaling and operator interface products as part of its SIMATIC and SIRIUS portfolios. Overlaps with Qlight in industrial signaling and Smart Factory communication-enabled devices through bundling rather than direct product competition.
• Rockwell Automation: Global industrial automation giant with an indicator lights and signaling sub-portfolio integrated into its Logix and FactoryTalk ecosystem. Competes indirectly via Smart Factory bundles rather than standalone signal devices, but increasingly overlaps in IO-Link and Ethernet signaling.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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