Q&T INSTRUMENT CO.LTD.

What Q&T INSTRUMENT CO.LTD. does

Q&T Instrument Co., Ltd. is a China-based designer and manufacturer of industrial flow and level measurement instruments, headquartered in Kaifeng, Henan, and operating since 2005. The company's core product portfolio centers on electromagnetic flow meters across a wide range of diameters, including mass-produced units up to DN1400 in 316 stainless steel, with complementary offerings in 80G radar level meters, Coriolis mass flow meters, and dissolved oxygen meters. Recent additions include insertion-style variants, multi-point and grenade-style flow meters, scraper electrode variants for fouling-prone fluids, and battery-powered multi-parameter units targeting off-grid and remote applications. Communication interfaces span standard industrial protocols (RS485/Modbus, HART, 4-20mA, 4G/NB-IoT) and the company supports integration with third-party platforms.

The business model is a direct OEM export model. Q&T reports a stated production capacity of 10,000 instrument sets per month and a stated customer footprint spanning more than 150 countries, with named transactional references in Kazakhstan, Sudan, India, and Pakistan. Pricing is per-unit hardware sales rather than software subscription or service. The company operates with a lean headcount of 15 employees and is expanding manufacturing capacity through a Phase II Technology Park buildout. It is qualified as a Henan Provincial New-High Tech Enterprise and discloses CE, RoHS, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO18001, and CPA certifications supporting cross-border distribution. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors.

Name

Q&T INSTRUMENT CO.LTD.

Legal name

Q&T Instrument Co., Ltd.

Website

https://qtmeters.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Q&T Instrument Co., Ltd. is a Kaifeng, China-based OEM manufacturer of electromagnetic flow meters, radar level meters, Coriolis mass flow meters, and dissolved oxygen meters, exporting to over 150 countries under the qtmeters.com brand since 2005.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Flow and Level Measurement Instrumentation

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (334514), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Totalizing Fluid Meters & Counting Devices (3824), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Sensors & Feedback Devices (Pressure, Flow, Position, Encoders, Transducers) (IMAHAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Flow measurement instruments
• Electromagnetic flow meters
• Level measurement devices
• Industrial instrumentation
• Coriolis mass flow meters

Headquarters

HQ city

Kaifeng

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

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. Flow Meter Sales: Manufacture and sale of flow measurement instruments including electromagnetic, vortex, ultrasonic, turbine, thermal mass, and Coriolis mass flow meters. Products are sold directly to industrial customers globally with varying specifications for different applications.
2. Level Meter Sales: Production and sale of level measurement devices including ultrasonic level meters, radar level meters, and magnetic level gauges for various industrial applications
3. Calibration Device Sales: Manufacture and supply of calibration devices including sonic nozzle gas flow calibration devices and liquid calibration systems for verifying flow meter accuracy
4. Smart Water Meter Sales: Production and sale of electromagnetic water meters and wireless GPRS magnetic water meters designed for urban water supply systems
5. Custom/OEM Solutions: Custom engineering solutions and OEM/ODM services for specialized industrial flow measurement requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Q&T Instrument manufactures and sells industrial flow meters (electromagnetic, vortex, ultrasonic, turbine, thermal mass, Coriolis mass, metal tube rotameter, precession vortex, oval gear) and level meters (ultrasonic, radar, magnetic level gauge) for liquids, gases, and steam. The instruments are used by industrial customers in oil & gas, water, chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, metallurgy, paper & pulp, and heating/cooling applications for process control, custody transfer, and resource monitoring. The company also produces water quality analyzers and calibration devices, and supports OEM/ODM customization.

Product overview

Q&T Instrument Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive flow and level measurement instrument manufacturer established in 2005, offering a broad portfolio of measurement solutions. Their core products include electromagnetic flow meters (flange, wafer, tri-clamp, insertion, battery-powered, and scraper electrode variants), vortex flow meters, ultrasonic flow meters (handheld, clamp-on, wall mount, portable, modular, multi-channel, open channel), turbine flow meters (liquid and gas variants), thermal mass flow meters, Coriolis mass flow meters, metal tube rotameters, and precession vortex flowmeters. For level measurement, they provide ultrasonic level meters and radar level meters (including 80G high-frequency variants), plus radar-flowmeters. Supporting products include oval gear flow meters, water quality analyzers (turbidity meters, pH meters), throttling devices, magnetic level gauges, and calibration devices. The company also offers specialized instruments such as dissolved oxygen meters and multi-point electromagnetic flow meters for advanced applications. Their products serve diverse industries including oil & gas, water treatment, heating/cooling, food & beverage, chemical, metallurgy, paper & pulp, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electromagnetic Flow Meter Volume flow meter based on Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction for measuring conductive liquids, available in flange, wafer, tri-clamp, insertion, and battery-powered configurations for water, wastewater, and corrosive liquid applications; sold to industrial process and utility buyers.
• Vortex Flow Meter Flow meter based on Karman vortex principle for measuring steam, gases, and liquids; includes standard, remote, temperature & pressure compensation, and insertion configurations sold to industrial process buyers.
• Ultrasonic Flow Meter Non-contact flow measurement device using time-difference ultrasonic principle, available in handheld, clamp-on, wall mount, portable, modular, multi-channel, and open channel configurations for various liquid applications; sold to industrial and utility customers.
• Turbine Flow Meter Precision turbine-driven flow meter for liquid and gas measurement including liquid turbine, gas turbine, sanitary, thread, and gas roots flow meter variants; sold to industrial process customers.
• Thermal Mass Flow Meter Thermal-based mass flow measurement instrument for single-component gas or fixed-proportion mixed gas, available in thread, clamp, insertion, and micro configurations; sold to industrial gas measurement customers.
• Coriolis Mass Flow Meter High-precision mass flow meter using Coriolis force principle for direct measurement of mass flow, density, and temperature, suitable for high-viscosity liquids, slurries, and gases; sold to oil & gas, chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and energy customers.
• Metal Tube Rotameter Variable area flow meter with magnetic coupling for liquid or gas flow, available in horizontal pointer, vertical display, and digital display configurations with SS304, SS316L, and Hastelloy material options; sold to chemical and process industrial customers.
• Precession Vortex Flowmeter Precession vortex flow meter for natural gas and other gas measurement featuring no moving parts, small size, corrosion resistance, and stable characteristics; sold to gas distribution and oil & gas customers.
• Ultrasonic Level Meter Non-contact level measurement instrument using ultrasonic technology for level monitoring in chemical, water treatment, food, and industrial applications; sold to process and utility buyers.
• Radar Level Meter Advanced level measurement instrument using microwave radar technology for continuous, accurate, non-contact level monitoring, available in 80G high-frequency variants; sold to water treatment, chemical, oil & gas, food, pharmaceutical, and power customers.
• Radar-Flowmeter Combined radar level and flow measurement device for open channel and wastewater applications; sold to water utility and wastewater treatment customers.
• Oval Gear Flow Meter Positive displacement flow meter with oval gears for measuring viscous and aggressive fluids, featuring adjustable bore and stainless steel construction; sold to chemical and process industrial customers.
• Water Quality Analyzer Water quality monitoring instruments including turbidity meters and pH meters for industrial and environmental water quality analysis; sold to environmental, water utility, and aquaculture customers.
• Throttling Device Flow measurement throttling devices including orifice plates and Annubar flow meters for differential pressure flow measurement; sold to industrial process customers.
• Magnetic Level Gauge Magnetic level gauge for visual level indication in industrial tanks and vessels; sold to industrial process and storage tank operators.
• Calibration Device Flow meter calibration devices including sonic nozzle gas flow calibration device and liquid calibration device for verifying and certifying flow meter accuracy; sold to meter manufacturers, calibration labs, and industrial users.
• Dissolved Oxygen Meter Instrument for measuring dissolved oxygen in water and liquids using electrochemical or optical sensing technology; sold to wastewater treatment, aquaculture, and environmental monitoring customers.
• Battery-Powered Electromagnetic Flow Meter with Multi-Parameter Monitoring Battery-powered electromagnetic flowmeter with integrated pressure and temperature sensors, 5+ year lithium battery life, and 4G/NB-IoT wireless transmission for remote monitoring; sold to water utility customers without grid power at measurement points.
• Multi-point Electromagnetic Flow Meter Advanced electromagnetic flow meter with multi-point insertion technology featuring an array of sensors along the insertion probe for highly accurate volumetric flow calculations in non-ideal flow profiles; sold to water distribution and wastewater treatment customers with large-diameter pipes.
• Grenade-Style Insertion Electromagnetic Flow Meter Insertion electromagnetic flow meter with unique grenade-style design for hot-tap installation without process shutdown in large-diameter pipelines; sold to municipal water, wastewater treatment, and industrial cooling customers.
• Scraper Electrode Electromagnetic Flow Meter Electromagnetic flow meter with self-cleaning wiper electrode mechanism that automatically cleans electrode surface to remove dirt, grease, biofilm, and scale; sold to customers in highly polluted water, scaling-prone, and biofouling scenarios.
• Short Probe Insert Type Magnetic Flow Meter Short probe insert type magnetic flow meter for DN50~DN300mm pipe sizes featuring online hot-tap installation without liquid shut off; sold to industrial and municipal customers needing compact insertion metering.
• Q&T LXE Electromagnetic Water Meter Electromagnetic water meter with variable diameter design and no blocking parts for large water consumption users; sold to urban water supply utilities and large industrial water customers.
• DN1400 Full 316 Stainless Steel Electromagnetic Flowmeter DN1400 large-bore electromagnetic flowmeter with full 316 stainless steel construction and 4F (FEP) lining for highly corrosive media and aggressive chemicals; sold to coastal desalination plants and heavy chemical processing facilities.
• Custom/OEM Flow and Level Measurement Solutions Custom engineering solutions and OEM/ODM services for specialized industrial flow measurement requirements, including model selection, materials, and protocol customization; sold to industrial buyers and distributors with project-specific needs.

Quantifiable outcome

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Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Badger Meter: US-based flow measurement and control specialist focused on water and wastewater utilities—directly overlapping with Q&T's smart water meter and electromagnetic water meter lines.
• KROHNE: German specialist in process instrumentation with strong electromagnetic, ultrasonic, Coriolis, and vortex flow meter offerings. Highly comparable product mix to Q&T's six flow-meter technologies.
• Omega Engineering: Broad-line industrial measurement supplier with extensive flow meter, level sensor, and water quality analyzer catalogs. Closely comparable product breadth and one-stop-shop positioning to Q&T.
• Bronkhorst: Netherlands-based specialist in low-flow thermal mass and Coriolis flow meters for gases and liquids. Comparable specialty-flow focus to Q&T's thermal mass and Coriolis offerings.
• Endress+Hauser: Global market leader in industrial process measurement including flow, level, and analytical instrumentation. Direct competitor to Q&T's full product portfolio, though an order of magnitude larger and focused on premium applications.

Broad incumbents

• Emerson (Rosemount): Diversified industrial automation giant whose Rosemount line covers flow, level, pressure, and temperature instrumentation. Overlaps with Q&T's offerings but as part of a much broader automation portfolio.
• Siemens Process Instrumentation: Industrial measurement and control division with SITRANS flow, level, and pressure products. Direct overlap with Q&T on electromagnetic and ultrasonic flow meters, but with much broader digital-industry positioning.
• Yokogawa Electric: Japanese process automation leader offering magnetic, vortex, Coriolis, and ultrasonic flow meters. Overlaps with Q&T in core flow technologies but with deeper DCS integration and global service network.
• ABB Measurement & Analytics: Industrial measurement portfolio spanning flow, level, pressure, and analytical instruments across process industries. Comparable products to Q&T but embedded within a much larger electrification and automation group.

Emerging players

• Eastern Instruments: US-based niche manufacturer of specialty flow meters for industrial applications. Comparable in scale to Q&T and competing in similar flow-measurement use cases in process industries.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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