Frequently Asked Questions

KELK is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where the company was founded in 1953 and where its engineering, manufacturing, and support operations remain based today. Since becoming part of Vishay Precision Group (VPG) in 2013, KELK has continued operating from Toronto as Vishay Precision Group Canada ULC.

KELK brings decades of specialized rolling-mill experience to every product, combined with application-specific engineering rather than off-the-shelf solutions. Our measurement technology is purpose-built to withstand the extreme heat, shock, steam, and contamination found in steel and aluminum mills — backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty on ROLLMAX Load Cells, well beyond standard industry terms. As part of Vishay Precision Group, KELK combines the responsiveness of a specialized Toronto-based engineering team with the global reach of a worldwide representative network, delivering both immediate technical support and long-term product reliability. The result is a level of performance and durability that has never been matched by competitors, with guaranteed results — such as our Crop Optimization performance guarantees — met or exceeded 100% of the time.

The KELK Crop Optimization System improves yield in hot strip mills by optimizing the trim of transfer bar head and tail ends. It reduces material waste, lowers costs, and supports fast rolling paces — with flexible, low-maintenance installation that doesn't require removing existing equipment.

Unlike standard load cells, ROLLMAX Load Cells are purpose-built for rolling mill roll-force measurement, using strain-gage sensing technology engineered to withstand the high loads and harsh operating conditions found in steel and aluminum mills. This is backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty — covering failure of any kind, however caused, for five years from shipment or 10 million load cycles, whichever occurs first — compared to KELK's standard 1-year/18-month general product warranty. This extended coverage reflects the exceptional durability and reliability built into every ROLLMAX Load Cell.

Customers can contact KELK through its Toronto office, worldwide representative network, or through the contact information provided on KELK.com. The product pages currently list kelksales@vpgsensors.com for sales inquiries.