Since its founding as Torq Electric in 1948, TORQ Corporation has specialized in designing and manufacturing centrifugal switches that control the start windings of single-phase electric motors. The Bedford, Ohio manufacturer also produces speed-responsive switches and custom small-part assemblies, with its Syncrosnap® and Speedetex® products made in the USA. Its engineers’ long focus on centrifugal mechanisms has made TORQ a longstanding source for OEM motor manufacturers and repair replacements.
UL 94-VO specification
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Quality Switch, IncQuality Switch, a third-generation family-owned company rooted in Warren, Ohio, manufactures custom and standard de-energized tap changers and electrical switches for transformer manufacturers and other power-control applications. Founded as a standalone business in 1974 after its founder began making switches in his machine shop in the 1950s, the Newton Falls company combines switch engineering with in-house design verification. Its Horace H. Sewell High Voltage Testing & Research Center, opened in 2016, supports development and testing at voltages up to 1.2 million volts.NEWTON FALLS, OH
Lake Shore ElectricEstablished in Cleveland in 1922, Lake Shore Electric is a U.S.-owned, Bedford-based manufacturer with more than a century in the power distribution sector. Its in-house engineers and fabricators build custom switchboards for industrial, utility, and data center customers, with more than 50 years of experience producing UL-listed equipment.BEDFORD, OH
Select Controls LLCSince 1981, Select Controls LLC has designed and manufactured kinetic switches that detect acceleration, impact, disturbance and tilt for mission-critical systems. The company operates with independent engineering and manufacturing capabilities, offering rapid prototyping and custom activation levels alongside production of its established switch designs. Made in the USA and ISO 9001:2015 certified, Select Controls says it has sold more than 40 million switches for military, aerospace and commercial applications.BOHEMIA, NY
ElectroswitchMaking products in the United States since 1946, Electroswitch is a Weymouth manufacturer known for reliable switching solutions in demanding power environments. Its equipment supports utility protection and control as well as rugged defense and industrial applications, including naval shipboard systems and locomotive equipment.SOUTH HAMPTON, PA