Why Winters
Founded in Toronto in 1953, Winters Instruments has grown into a global manufacturer with distribution in 80+ countries — while keeping Canadian stock and Canadian support at its core
Excellence Since 1953
Over 70 years of instrument manufacturing expertise, trusted by process industries worldwide
Global Distribution
Products distributed and supported in more than 80 countries through a worldwide network
3rd-Party Audited QA
Independently audited quality assurance program behind every Winters-manufactured product
Edmonton & Toronto Stock
Canadian inventory in Edmonton and Toronto, plus Intrepid local stock of high-demand models
5-Year Warranty
Industry-leading 5-year warranty on all Winters-manufactured products
Same-Day Quotes
Intrepid's in-house Winters expertise means same-day quoting and fast turnaround
Winters Product Lines at Intrepid
Five product families covering the complete instrument hook-up
Pressure Gauges
StabiliZR dampened-movement gauges eliminate pointer flutter without liquid fill, plus PFQ, PFP, PPC, PSC process gauges and PN2 NACE options for sour service.
- StabiliZR — no liquid fill, no flutter, no leaks
- Full process gauge lineup: PFQ, PFP, PPC, PSC
- PN2 NACE-compliant gauges for sour gas
Pressure Switches
The complete WPS lineup — general purpose, differential, and explosion-proof switches from vacuum to 10,000 psi, including the 9WPS compact explosion-proof switch for Class 1 Div 1 areas.
- 9WPS explosion-proof — proven Western Canada install base
- UL/CSA Class 1 Div 1 approvals, NACE options
- Differential models for filter and flow monitoring
Pressure Transmitters
LXP and WinSMART pressure transmitters deliver reliable 4-20 mA and HART electronic pressure measurement — a cost-effective complement to the mechanical gauge and switch lines.
- LXP series for general industrial duty
- WinSMART with HART communication
- Gauge, absolute, and sealed reference options
Manifolds & Instrument Valves
NVA needle valves, BBV block & bleed valves, and 2, 3, and 5-valve manifold assemblies — CRN approved for Canadian installations and ready for transmitter hook-ups.
- CRN approved across Canadian provinces
- Needle, block & bleed, and gauge valves
- Direct-mount and remote manifold styles
Diaphragm Seals
Industrial, NACE-compliant, and sanitary diaphragm seal styles that isolate gauges, switches, and transmitters from corrosive, viscous, or high-temperature process media.
- Threaded, flanged, and sanitary connections
- NACE-compliant options for sour service
- Wide choice of fill fluids and wetted materials
The Intrepid + Winters Partnership
Global manufacturing strength, delivered with local expertise
- 10+ years of in-house Winters product expertise at Intrepid
- Same-day quoting with spec review and P&ID support
- Local stock of high-demand models like the 9WPS explosion-proof switch
- Complete instrument hook-ups: switch + manifold + seal from one supplier
- Better-value alternatives to premium-priced competitor switches
- Backed by Winters' Edmonton & Toronto warehouses and 5-year warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Winters Instruments and Intrepid
Who is Winters Instruments?
Winters Instruments is a Toronto-founded manufacturer of pressure and temperature instrumentation, delivering excellence since 1953. Winters products are distributed in more than 80 countries and manufactured under a third-party audited quality assurance program.
What Winters products does Intrepid supply?
Intrepid supplies the full Winters industrial lineup with a focus on five families: StabiliZR and process pressure gauges, WPS pressure switches (including the 9WPS explosion-proof), LXP and WinSMART pressure transmitters, NVA/BBV manifolds and instrument valves, and D-Series diaphragm seals. If you need another Winters product, Intrepid can quote it too.
Are Winters products stocked in Canada?
Yes. Winters maintains warehouses in Edmonton and Toronto, and Intrepid carries additional local stock of high-demand models. Combined with same-day quoting, most orders ship far faster than factory-lead-time alternatives.
What warranty do Winters products carry?
All Winters-manufactured products carry an industry-leading 5-year warranty, backed by Winters' third-party audited quality assurance program.
Why buy Winters through Intrepid instead of direct?
Intrepid adds 10+ years of Winters product expertise, same-day quoting, local stock, and engineering support — including P&ID review and complete hook-up packages combining switches, manifolds, and diaphragm seals.
Can Winters products be used in hazardous locations?
Yes. The 9WPS and 8WPS pressure switches are UL/CSA approved for Class 1 Division 1 hazardous locations, and NACE-compliant wetted parts are available across the switch and diaphragm seal lines for sour gas service.