Since 1957 Auto Meter has been driven to provide performance enthusiasts and automotive professionals with the information they need to succeed. We’ve revolutionized the way that technicians, racers, vehicle builders think about instrumentation and vehicle electronics for more than 50 years.
Auto Meter Products, Inc. is a high technology company based in Sycamore, IL USA, with a state-of-the-art cellular manufacturing operation, world class ISO 9000:TS 16949 Certified Quality System, an advanced engineering team, and product technology that is unmatched in the automotive test equipment and instrumentation marketplace. Founded in 1957 in Arlington Heights, IL, Auto Meter’s humble beginnings can be traced to a single electronic tachometer and a carbon pile battery tester. Since then, Auto Meter has grown to become the leader in high tech solutions for the automotive world, encompassing products from test equipment to instrumentation to data acquisition and ruggedized digital video systems to specialized racing products. Never content to rest on their laurels, Auto Meter supplies vehicles on land, sea and air serving the top echelons in both competitive and civil/government programs.
Associated Testers
The professional technicians choice
Associated Equipment testers are designed with the highest quality and versatility in mind allowing its American Made design to automatically compute various characteristics such as the battery voltage, cold cranking amps, and more. These testers are functional with all six or twelve volt battery types: Flooded, Deep Cycle, AGM, Gel, etc. Visit any of our branches for more information to find the right tester for you.
Hand held testers
- Tests all battery types including Flooded, Maintenance Free, Deep Cycle, AGM and Gel
- Hand-held testers have recessed easy-to-read meters to protect from damage
- Most feature heavy-duty insulated safety clamps with 300 Amp jaws and side terminal adapters
- Stainless steel enclosures and heavy duty hanger hook
- Lightweight and easy to use
- Durable and built for safety
Bench style testers
- Carbon pile tester handles
- Analog meters which display voltage and amps
- AWG cable
- Curved discs to prevent hot spots
- Manual & Automatic
- Tests all battery types
- MADE IN THE USA
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