Our history
It is believed that only 1 in 10 companies survive the first 5 years. Of those that manage to complete the five-year period,
Only 1 in 100 companies continues to exist for 10 years or more. At Instrutek, we're happy to be part of that 1%. Serving you since 1978.
First Instrutek workshop
At that time, only a few simple tools were available to adjust, repair, or improve instruments.
It is worth mentioning that initially, pressure gauges were not manufactured, but only instrumentation products were sold.
"A goal without a plan is just a dream" - WJ Reddin
Controles de Occidente SA de CV began in Guadalajara, Mexico. Like many other companies in the sector, we marketed a wide variety of industrial instrumentation products. However, we weren't satisfied with that. We didn't want to rely solely on recognized brands. We decided to forge our own path, and that's what we did.
"The best structure is no guarantee of success, but the wrong structure is a guarantee of failure." - Peter Drucker
In an effort to stand out from our competition, in 1982 we decided to establish a factory dedicated exclusively to the production of Bourdon-type pressure gauges. We had to import all our equipment, including lathes, grinders, die cutters, and welders, as well as design some of our own machines. The first brand we created was RCL, in honor of our founder's initials.
We manufacture hundreds of thousands of pressure gauges, the most popular being the "Standard" and "Liquid-Filled" series.
Before we began producing the gauges, we had to invest several hundred thousand dollars. This was not only because the machinery for making gauges is expensive (which it is), but also because many of these machines were not commercially available, and we had to design them ourselves. Of course, the gauge manufacturers were unwilling to share this valuable information with us.
Another challenge was raw materials. If you recall those years, devaluations of the Mexican peso were a recurring issue, making it difficult to maintain a stable price for metals like copper and stainless steel. This complicates their storage.
A series of different designs, trial and error stages, and several months of development... Finally, the first devices were born.
"Nothing lasts but change" - Heraclitus
At our company, we're always looking to improve and grow. We want each day to be better than the last, and we work hard to ensure that everyone who interacts with us (customers, suppliers, employees, etc.) has a positive experience. If someone hasn't had a good experience, we work to resolve it and ensure they're satisfied. We value long-term business relationships and take pride in knowing that there are people who remain our customers many years later.
"Where there is a successful company, someone made a courageous decision." - Peter Drucker
More than 100 dies were manufactured to produce a wide variety of pressure gauges, due to the different materials and specifications required for their production, such as measurements, connection types, ranges, etc.
When you look at the Bourdon tube in a pressure gauge, the manufacturing process may seem simple, but it's actually quite complicated. Achieving the flexibility and accuracy required for each of its applications is a difficult process. Furthermore, its mechanism must be precisely calibrated to operate as smoothly as a Swiss watch. This is why few brands are able to enter markets that require high reliability.
Our philosophy
Our goal is to stand out from the competition through unique details on our products. We want customers to feel confident when they see our company name, and even more so when these details serve a practical purpose, such as specially designed dials, UV-protected paints, and safety caps, among others. This will result in a high-quality finish that visually highlights the product's features.
We are very clear about the characteristics our products must have. Each instrument must be of the appropriate quality for its specific use. Instead of following the general idea of "the highest quality instruments," which may not make economic sense, we decided to be more selective and focus on the quality truly needed for each case. However, if necessary, we can also offer the highest quality available.
Our facilities
