Precision Instrumentation for Defense and Government Test Programs
Custom thermocouples, RTDs, wire harnesses, and Aerosensor aerodynamic measurement probes — manufactured to demanding specifications, with full traceability and documentation for government procurement.
A Qualified, Registered Supplier for Government Programs
Defense and government test programs demand instrumentation that performs to specification, holds calibration under demanding conditions, and arrives with documentation that satisfies procurement and quality requirements. K-Tec Systems manufactures custom thermocouples, RTDs, and wire harnesses in-house, and serves as the authorized U.S. distributor for Aerosensor precision aerodynamic probes — giving program engineers and contracting officers a single, qualified source for temperature, pressure, and flow measurement instrumentation.
K-Tec Systems is registered to do business with the U.S. Government, is a certified Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) recognized by WBENC, and is classified as a Small Business under SBA size standards. Every component is built to your exact specifications, with NIST traceable calibration and full documentation supporting your supply chain and quality requirements.
Where K-Tec Instrumentation Is Used
From research laboratories to field test programs, K-Tec’s instrumentation is specified for critical measurement points across defense and government applications.
Research & Development Programs
Custom thermocouple, RTD, and wire harness assemblies built to program-specific requirements for laboratory testing, environmental qualification, and prototype evaluation. Direct engineering support from specification through delivery.
Ground & Flight Test Instrumentation
Temperature and aerodynamic measurement instrumentation for ground test stands and flight test articles. Aerosensor probes provide pressure, flow angle, and total pressure data for aerodynamic test programs.
Engine & Propulsion Testing
Thermocouple rakes and RTDs for exhaust gas temperature measurement and multi-point thermal mapping on engine and propulsion test stands. Inconel-sheathed probes rated to 980°C for high-temperature zones.
Custom Fabrication for Demanding Programs
Non-standard geometries, materials, and configurations engineered to meet the specific requirements of classified or program-restricted test articles. Every assembly is built to print and specification — no catalog substitutions.
Vehicle & Systems Test Programs
Wire harness assemblies and sensor packages for ground vehicle, weapons systems, and unmanned systems test programs, built to withstand high vibration and wide temperature cycling.
Supply Chain & Sustainment
Reliable domestic sourcing for replacement sensors, harnesses, and probes supporting long-running test programs and sustainment efforts — with consistent documentation across repeat orders.
Instrumentation for Defense and Government Programs
K-Tec manufactures thermocouples, RTDs, and wire harnesses in-house, and is the authorized U.S. distributor for Aerosensor aerodynamic measurement probes. All products are available with engineering support and documentation for government procurement requirements.
Custom Thermocouples
All ANSI types. Custom wire diameter, sheath material, MgO insulation, and termination. Built to program specifications for laboratory testing, environmental qualification, and field test applications.
- TypesJ, K, T, E, N, R, S, B
- InsulationMgO (standard)
- CalibrationNIST traceable
- DocumentationCertificate of Conformance
RTDs (Resistance Temperature Detectors)
Higher accuracy and repeatability than thermocouples at moderate temperatures. Specified for measurement-critical applications where temperature stability is required over wide operating ranges.
- ElementPt100, Pt1000
- ClassA or B per IEC 60751
- CalibrationNIST traceable
- DocumentationCertificate of Conformance
Wire Harnesses
Custom wire harness assemblies built to program-specific routing and environmental requirements. Used in test stand wiring, vehicle systems, and instrumentation installations where reliable signal integrity under vibration and temperature cycling is required.
- BuildCustom to your specs
- EnvironmentHigh vibration, temp cycling
- DocumentationCertificate of Conformance
Kiel Probes
Total pressure measurement across wide flow angles. Extends reliable measurement to ±50° — far beyond the ±5° limitation of a standard pitot tube.
- Accuracy±0.1%
- Flow anglesUp to ±50°
- Max temp980°C
- Min dia.1.6mm
5-Hole Probes
Full 3D flow vector resolution — total pressure, static pressure, yaw, and pitch — from a single probe position. Down to 2mm head diameter. Rated to 980°C in Inconel.
- Accuracy±0.25%
- Flow anglesUp to ±45°
- Max temp980°C
- Min dia.2mm
Custom Probe Configurations
Kiel Rakes & Yaw Pitots
Multi-point pressure measurement and simultaneous pressure/yaw angle measurement, available in custom geometries and materials including stainless steel, Inconel, and titanium for program-specific requirements.
- ConstructionDMLS or machined
- MaterialsSS, Inconel, titanium
- ConfigCustom geometry
Custom Fabrication, Built to Print
K-Tec’s custom thermocouple, RTD, and wire harness assemblies can be built to your exact drawings and specifications — including non-standard configurations for classified or program-restricted test articles. Every assembly is documented and delivered as a complete, traceable solution from a single supplier.
Registered and Qualified for Government Procurement
K-Tec Systems is registered to do business with the U.S. Government under CAGE Code 4W0S0. Accepts U.S. Government Purchase Cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).
K-Tec Systems is a certified woman-owned business, recognized by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
K-Tec Systems is classified as a Small Business under SBA’s Small Business Size Standards. Incorporated under the laws of the State of Michigan.
All calibration equipment maintains full traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. A Certificate of Conformance is provided with every thermocouple and RTD order.
K-Tec thermocouples are produced to ISO/IEC 17025 standards — the internationally recognized standard for testing and calibration laboratories.
All thermocouples are manufactured in compliance with ANSI/ASTM thermocouple standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and interchangeability across your test instrumentation.
Procurement Reference Information
| Full Legal Name | K-Tec Systems, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 2615 Wolcott Street, Ferndale, MI 48220 |
| CAGE Code | 4W0S0 |
| Business Type | Wholesale Trade / Distribution; Custom Manufacturing |
| Primary NAICS Code | 334513 — Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesale |
| Other NAICS Codes | 334514, 423840, 238210, 561499 |
| Primary SIC Code | 3823 — Industrial Machinery and Equipment (Wholesale Trade) |
| Other SIC Codes | 3496, 3625, 3669, 3824, 3825, 5063, 5084, 5085 |
| FSC Product Codes | 6625, 6630, 6680, 6685, 6695, 5810, 5830, 5995, 5999, 6350 |
For TIN, SAM registration details, or other procurement documentation, contact our team directly.
What Sets Us Apart for Defense and Government Programs
CAGE Code 4W0S0. WBENC/WOSB certified. SBA Small Business. Accepts U.S. Government Purchase Cards — set up to work within your contracting process.
Every thermocouple, RTD, and wire harness is built to your drawings and specifications — including non-standard configurations for demanding or program-restricted test articles.
NIST traceable calibration with a Certificate of Conformance on every order. Aerosensor calibration data supplied as lookup tables ready for integration into test software.
Custom thermocouples, RTDs, wire harnesses, and Aerosensor precision probes — all available through a single qualified supplier, simplifying vendor management and documentation.
Manufactured in Ferndale, Michigan, with consistent lead times and documentation across repeat orders — supporting long-running test and sustainment programs.
K-Tec instrumentation is specified by research laboratories and defense test programs.
Talk to Our Engineering Team
Describe your program requirements and we’ll identify the right sensors, probes, harnesses, and configurations — and provide the documentation needed to support your procurement process.
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