What Laycock Systems, Inc does

Laycock Systems, Inc is a privately held Tampa, Florida-based manufacturer of specialty tools, machines, and test equipment for the electric motor rewind and repair industry. Its product line spans coil winding machines (manual, pneumatic brake/clutch, auto-stop electronic counter, and bench-type models in the 2001–2069 series priced up to $21,490), winding heads for single-phase, three-phase, universal, concentric, and S&W lap continuity applications, plus HIPOT insulation testers, growlers, balancing ways, insulation formers, coil pullers, wire racks, and a full suite of hand tools and consumables such as chisels, wedge drivers, tamping tools, and lacing hooks. Differentiated engineering features include the proprietary Instant Coil Release mechanism on LA-H series holders and the S&W Lap Continuity winding method, which the company claims reduces winding time by 40% and saves up to 10% copper.

The business operates three sub-brands (Laycock Tools, S&W Tools, Crown Tools) and also runs a paid calibration and certification service for HIPOT testers ($128) and a diagnostic/repair service ($60). It co-locates with Bay Armature and Pump to offer in-house motor repair, rewind, and reconditioning services, and has added a Worldwide Electric motor resale line (fractional 1/3–2 HP and integral 1–200 HP). The company serves a single vertical — independent electric motor repair and rewind shops — worldwide via direct fax/email purchase orders (no phone orders), with all shipments FOB Tampa, US Dollar pricing, Visa/MasterCard acceptance (3–4% processing fee), ACH payments, and a 25% restocking policy. With 1–10 employees, no external funding, and no disclosed revenue, Laycock appears to be a closely held, bootstrapped niche manufacturer.

Name

Laycock Systems, Inc

Legal name

Laycock Systems, Inc

Website

https://laycocksystems.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Laycock Systems, Inc is a privately held Tampa, Florida manufacturer of specialty winding machines, winding heads, insulation testers, and hand tools for independent electric motor rewind and repair shops worldwide, supplemented by calibration, diagnostic, and motor reconditioning services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment and Tools Sales: One-time sale of winding machines, winding heads, growlers, hipot testers, and various electric motor repair tools. Products are priced with domestic and export packing/handling fees.
2. Calibration and Repair Services: Calibration and certification services for HI-POT Insulation Testers, plus repair services including complete inspection and diagnostic assessments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Laycock Systems, Inc manufactures and sells electric motor winding machines, winding heads, growlers, HI-POT insulation testers, balancing ways, coil pullers, and a wide range of hand tools used by electric motor rewind and repair shops. The company also provides HI-POT calibration and certification services, motor diagnostics and repair services, motor reconditioning, and resale of Worldwide Electric brand fractional and integral motors.

Product overview

Laycock Systems, Inc is a manufacturer of high-quality winding tools and equipment for the electric motor rewind and repair industry worldwide. The company operates as a single unified product line manufacturer rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Their product portfolio centers around coil winding machines (2001-2007 manual series, 2015/2016 auto-stop electronic counter models, 2020/2021 pneumatic models, and 2057/2069 bench type), complemented by winding heads (single-phase 2104, three-phase 2103/2106, universal 2101/2102, concentric LA-100 series, and S&W lap continuity and concentric heads), testing equipment (HIPOT insulation testers 2109-2140 series, growlers 2501-2533 series, and spindicators), and precision tools (balancing ways 1102, insulation formers 2301/2301M, armature/stator holders 2105, coil shapers, tamping tools, wedge drivers, air hammers, chisels, lacing hooks, and winding horns/paddles). They also offer wire processing equipment (magnet wire racks, wire straighteners, wire guides, wire tensioners, coil racks, and coil pullers), S&W brand holders and quick releases, training materials, connection diagrams, and motor repair/reconditioning services. The company also resells Worldwide Electric motors and accepts Visa and MasterCard payments with a 3-4% processing fee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Laycock Tools: Brand for Laycock winding heads, coil winding tools, and motor repair equipment
• S&W Tools
• Crown Tools

Products and services

• Coil Winding Machines Heavy-duty Crown coil winding machines (models 2001-2007 manual series, 2015/2016 auto-stop electronic counter, 2020/2021 pneumatic brake & clutch, and 2057/2069 bench type) for electric motor repair and rewind shops requiring variable speed and torque control.
• Crown Winding Heads Crown brand single-phase and three-phase winding heads (Models 2101, 2102, 2103, 2104, 2106) including universal, midget universal, single-phase, 3-phase lightning, and 3-phase group variants for motors ranging from fractional HP up to over 300 HP.
• Laycock Single-Phase Concentric Winding Heads Laycock brand single-phase random wound electric motor winding heads (LA-101 through LA-115-HR) in eleven sizes plus #14 and #15-HR variants, featuring Instant Coil Release technology and built-in scales.
• Laycock Three-Phase Winding Heads (LA-300 Series) Complete line of Laycock three-phase random wound electric motor winding heads in sizes from #000 to #8, with new large three-phase heads accommodating motors up to 150 HP.
• S&W Lap Continuity Heads S&W brand continuity phase lap winding method heads (SW-500 series) offering 40% time savings, 10% copper savings, and improved motor efficiency, covering fractional HP to 500 HP applications.
• S&W Concentric Heads S&W brand concentric winding heads (SW-660, SW-675, SW-680) for 3C's and 4C's methods with up to 20% copper savings and 50% labor savings, featuring multiple step widths and slot configurations.
• HI-POT Insulation Testers (2109-2140 Series) High voltage transformer type hipot insulation testers with safety selector switch, sealed transformer, retractable test points, and NIST-traceable calibration, providing seven voltage selections (500 to 2500 volts) for detecting grounds, shorts, and broken wires in motors, transformers, and low-voltage equipment.
• Growlers (2501-2533 Series) Testing devices for locating shorts, open circuits, and grounds in armatures and stators, available in bench, meter, and internal/external models for various diameter ranges.
• Balancing Ways (Model 1102) Static balancing equipment with sensitivity of .009 ounce-inch and 1000 lb capacity, 20-inch swing, for accurate balancing in any size work from a few ounces to a thousand pounds.
• Spindicators (LA-SPN Series) Hand-held magnetic field rotation indicating tools for testing newly-wound stators, detecting shorted coils, reversed coils, misconnections, and rotation direction for single and three-phase motors.
• Armature & Stator Holder (Model 2105) Dual-purpose tool holding any fractional or small integral horsepower armature or stator, rotating horizontally and vertically and locking in any position for winding, soldering, and bonding.
• Insulation Former (Model 2301/2301M)

Quantifiable outcome

• Winding time reduced by 40% using Lap Continuity method
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bay Armature and PumpcoreOthersLaycock Systems and Bay Armature and Pump are now under one roof to better serve motor repair needs. This consolidation combines Laycock's winding equipment expertise with Bay Armature and Pump's armature and pump repair capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Baker Instrument Company (an SKF brand): Baker Instrument, now part of SKF, manufactures motor testing equipment for armatures, stators, and windings. Highly comparable to Laycock's growlers and hipot testers, but operated within SKF's much larger reliability and bearing maintenance portfolio.
• Fluke Corporation: Fluke manufactures a comprehensive line of electrical test instruments including insulation testers and motor/drive testing tools. Overlaps with Laycock's hipot and armature testing categories but serves a far broader industrial customer base.
• Megger Group: Megger is a global electrical testing and measurement company whose portfolio includes insulation testers, motor and winding testers, and the legacy Baker Instruments product line for motor diagnostics. Comparable in the electrical testing space but operating at a much broader scale than Laycock.
• Hioki E.E. Corporation: Hioki manufactures electrical measuring instruments including insulation resistance testers and motor winding testers. Comparable in the electrical test category but operating globally across many product lines beyond motor-specific tooling.
• Chauvin Arnoux: Chauvin Arnoux produces a wide range of electrical measurement instruments including insulation testers and motor testing equipment under brands such as Chauvin Arnoux and Metrix. Overlaps with Laycock's hipot tester business at a much larger, multi-category scale.

Direct peers

• ALL-TEST Pro: ALL-TEST Pro specializes in electric motor testing, de-energized motor circuit analysis, and motor reliability tools. Directly comparable to Laycock's armature and stator testing product lines (growlers, hipot testers, spindicators).
• PdMA Corporation: PdMA specializes in motor condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and motor testing equipment for electric motors. Directly comparable to Laycock's motor testing and growler product lines, serving the same electric motor reliability market.
• AEMC Instruments: AEMC manufactures electrical test and measurement instruments including hipot/insulation testers, ground resistance testers, and power quality analyzers. Directly comparable to Laycock's HI-POT insulation tester product line and growler-style armature testing equipment.

Emerging players

• Kistler Group: Kistler produces measurement technology including dynamic balancing and motor testing equipment. Adjacent to Laycock's balancing ways and growler products through its motor testing and condition monitoring solutions.
• EMTEST (AMETEK Programmable Power): EMTEST manufactures electrical safety test instruments including hipot/insulation testers used in motor and transformer applications. Overlaps with Laycock's HI-POT tester category but primarily serves EMC and safety compliance laboratories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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