100% Employee Owned, Founded 1954

Technical Expertise

Our specialized teams are focused on specific industries and technologies, making them some of the most knowledgeable in their respective fields. With technical experts that work every day developing solutions to help our customers innovate their processes, our customers see us as an extension of their engineering departments. Our key value drivers are to Improve Quality, Raise Efficiency and Reduce Risk. We believe that quality + efficiency – risk = innovation, and that leads to success.

By combining cutting-edge products with our engineering expertise, backed by our extensive service offering, we help our customers’ businesses to grow and thrive. In working with Cross, our customers gain a tangible competitive advantage as we help them to reduce risk, raise efficiency and improve quality; and technical expertise is at the heart of it all. This competitive advantage helps companies transform into leaders in their respective industries and helps to keep manufacturing strong in the USA.

Innovating The Industrial World - Podcast

Our host and CEO John King sits down with experts from around the company representing our five operating groups; Automation, Hose and Fittings, Mobile Systems Integration, Precision Measurement and Process Solutions. View the latest episode in our series!

Articles and White Papers

Our experts discuss popular topics and important aspects of a range of subjects.

Have you dreamed of charging your battery pack on the road between jobsites? Have you ever had to cut a job short to get your machine back to plug it...
Selecting the right pressure sensor is essential for ensuring the optimal performance and reliability of your specific application....
Ultrasonic flow meters provide a number of advantages, from ease of installation and limited downtime to lack of intrusion into your pipes....

The reasons for automating manual processes are well known at this point. For tasks that are the 4D’s – dull, dirty, dangerous or difficult to fill – a robot or...

Case Studies and Application Notes

We are always helping to innovate processes. Whether it’s robotics, precision measurement, mobile systems, or automation, we’ve got a range of case studies where we can show tangible value created for our customers.

Technical Bulletins and Guides

Have you ever needed to know how to tune a PID loop or understand the coefficients of thermal expansion? Our experts have written guides on a wide range of subjects, walking through technical aspects and the best solutions for each.

Expert tips for temperature control with ramping and PID tuning. Achieve rapid heat-up, minimize overshoot, and maintain steady-state control....
Pneumatic rotary actuators serve as essential components in the realm of automation, blending high torque and durable construction within a compact, cost-effective package. However, optimizing their performance requires careful attention...
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, explains how to set up a CAD model in video alignment to navigate the part....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, explains how to do GD&T tolerancing using the CAD model using two examples, profile of a line and true position....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, explains how to use a laser to generate a path using a profile of a line and circle....
In this episode, Cross’s Product Specialist, Chris Johnson, shows you how to select entities on the CAD model to measure....

Videos

Our videos range from case studies and application notes to webinars, how-to-videos, and more! Check them out here or on our YouTube channel.

Tools and Calculators

We’ve compiled a list useful of tools and calculators from our experts, other industry experts, and our suppliers, so you’ve got relevant tools at your fingertips.

See how our team can help improve efficiency, reduce risk, and raise quality in your process.

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In the meantime, enjoy these fun facts…

Did you know… Cross Company is an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan). Our ESOP started in 1979 and as of 2006, we are 100% employee-owned! Learn more about our ESOP and how that benefits both team members and our customers.
Did you know... the precision measurement group at Cross was founded in 1939 by our current CEO's grandfather, Jim King. That's a whole lot of calibration!
Did you know... A fingerprint weighs about 50 micrograms. We know, we weighed it! The residue left from a finger can actually make a difference in weight results which is why we wear gloves when we calibrate weights. For reference, a sheet of paper is about 4.5 grams, that’s 4.5 million micrograms.
Did you know… Cross Company has grown significantly since our start in 1954. Over the years we've acquired 26 companies! Today, our five groups have expertise in everything from industrial automation to precision measurement, and industry knowledge going all the way back to 1939.