Business Details
31 Years
experience
Precision Force Transducers & Calibration Systems in Phoenix
Founded in 1995, Tovey Engineering has established itself as a leader in high-performance force transducers and calibration systems. Our technical expertise serves mechanical test engineers and metrology labs globally, with products used in aerospace, automotive, and research applications. We maintain a strong commitment to innovation, evidenced by our ISO 17025 accreditation and NVLAP Lab Code 200662-0 certification. Our team of experts, including founder Mike Tovey, has advanced strain gage technology and developed industry-leading calibration systems. With two U.S.-based facilities totaling 30,000 square feet, we offer in-house manufacturing for precision components and rapid prototyping.Our customer-centric approach has driven consistent growth, serving major test machine makers and private-label partners. We specialize in custom solutions for demanding applications, including military projects requiring extreme accuracy. Our calibration services cover force ranges from 1 to 1 million lbf and torque ranges from 1 to 100,000 lbf-in. We maintain traceability to NIST standards through rigorous comparison calibrations and error characterization. Our mission remains focused on supporting high-end engineering R&D and metrology needs worldwide.
Services
Load Cells
Calibration Systems
Strain Gage Services
Custom Transducers
Metrology Solutions
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 28 years of specialized expertise in force measurement technology
- ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory (NVLAP Code 200662-0)
- Custom transducer designs for extreme performance requirements
- In-house manufacturing with 13 CNC machines and 30,000 sq ft facilities
- Military-grade calibration systems with 0.025% measurement uncertainty
Associations and certifications
- ISO 17025
Services
Force Transducers
High-accuracy force transducers from 1 to 1 million lbf with industry-leading specifications. Available in shear web, column, and multi-axis configurations for research, fatigue testing, and production environments. Custom designs meet extreme performance requirements.
Calibration Systems
Automated and manual calibration systems with measurement uncertainties as low as 0.025% of reading. Includes deadweight and transfer-standard systems for force ranges 1001,000,000 lbf and torque ranges 100100,000 lbf-in.
Strain Gage Services
Complete strain gage installation and wiring services for components and test systems. In-house and field installations using aerospace-grade protective coatings and NIST-traceable calibration standards.
Custom Engineering
Tailored transducer and system designs for specialized applications. Includes finite element analysis, environmental control systems, and oversized load cell calibration solutions for military and research clients.
Metrology Services
NIST-traceable calibration services for instrumentation and transducers. Advanced error characterization and comparison calibrations ensure compliance with ANSI Z540 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
People
Mike Tovey
Chairman
Founder of Tovey Engineering and technical leader in load cell innovation. ASTM committee chair and NVLAP technical expert with decades of experience advancing force measurement technology for aerospace and automotive industries.
Questions
What industries does Tovey Engineering serve?
We primarily serve aerospace, automotive, and metrology sectors with precision force measurement solutions and calibration systems.
Are your calibration services accredited?
Yes, our laboratory holds ISO 17025 accreditation under NVLAP Code 200662-0 for force and torque calibrations.
Can you handle custom transducer requirements?
We specialize in custom designs with rapid prototyping capabilities for extreme performance specifications and unique applications.
What is your manufacturing capacity?
Our Phoenix facilities include 18,000 sq ft office/manufacturing center and 12,000 sq ft CNC machine center with 13 advanced machining systems.
Do you provide field installation services?
Yes, our team performs on-site strain gage installations and calibration system deployments when facility-based work isn't feasible.
What military projects have you supported?
We're the leading supplier of automated calibration systems to the US military, including 31 systems for a major defense project with 0.025% uncertainty.
