Overview
Amprobe is an American manufacturer of electrical test and measurement equipment. Founded in 1948 as Pyramid Instrument Company in Lynbrook, New York, the company became widely known for developing the clamp-on ammeter, a significant innovation that allowed electricians to measure current without disconnecting conductors. The popularity of the Amprobe instrument led the company to adopt the Amprobe name in 1960.
Today, Amprobe operates as a brand of Fluke Corporation, producing instruments for electrical troubleshooting, industrial maintenance, HVAC service, and utility applications.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Amprobe Instrument Corporation |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Original Name | Pyramid Instrument Company |
| Industry | Electrical Test and Measurement Equipment |
| Headquarters | Everett, Washington, USA |
| Parent Company | Fluke Corporation |
| Primary Products | Clamp meters, digital multimeters, insulation testers, circuit tracers, electrical testers |
| Markets Served | Electrical, industrial, commercial, HVAC, utility |
Description
Amprobe’s best-known contribution to the electrical industry is the development of the clamp-on ammeter. This instrument enabled current measurements to be made quickly and safely without opening a circuit, becoming a standard tool for electricians and maintenance technicians.
Over the years, the company expanded its product line to include digital multimeters, power quality instruments, wire tracers, receptacle testers, insulation resistance testers, environmental meters, and specialty diagnostic equipment. Amprobe instruments are commonly used in residential, commercial, industrial, and utility environments.
Historical Addresses
| Period | Address |
|---|---|
| c. 1948–1999 | Lynbrook, New York, USA |
| c. 2006–Present | P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA 98206, USA |
History
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1948 | Pyramid Instrument Company founded in Lynbrook, New York. |
| 1950 | Patent granted for the company’s inductive clamp meter technology. |
| 1960 | Company renamed Amprobe Instrument Corporation. |
| 1999 | Became part of Advanced Test Products (ATP). |
| 2006 | Acquired by Danaher Corporation and relocated to Everett, Washington. |
| 2016 | Danaher separated its test and measurement business into Fortive Corporation, including Fluke and Amprobe. |
| Present | Continues to operate as an Amprobe brand within Fluke Corporation. |
References
- https://amprobe.com/about-us/ — Official Amprobe company history and corporate information.
- https://www.beha-amprobe.com/en/about-us — Beha-Amprobe corporate history and acquisition information.
- https://www.radiomuseum.org/dsp_hersteller_detail.cfm?company_id=7846 — Historical information and early company details.