WHO WE ARE

T-Bar® is owned by Olympic Controls Corporation (OCC), offering reliable, electrical solutions to power productivity and maximum control of your energy systems. Optimize productivity—maximize control.  Achieving quality under one roof every time for product brands such as T-Bar®, Electromagnetic Industries® and more.
3 family generations produce only the best quality products our professional team can manufacture. Let our high-level standards and services lead you to a new sourcing partner today. Optimize productivity—maximize control.
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WHAT WE DO

Our experienced team offers:
  • 50+ years of optimizing productivity and maximizing control of energy systems with reliable electrical solutions across 5 successful product lines.
  • custom components and assemblies for commercial, industrial and military applications.
  • design, develop and/or manufacturing opportunities with the flexibility to provide customization options.
  • quality precision expectations our customers need—and we demand.
  • hands-on customer service providing open communication from concept through delivery.
  • on-time delivery shipped from within the U.S. via reliable shipping options or International for our overseas clients.
  • customization opportunities with 3D modeling, reverse engineering samples and development of technical schematics.
RELIABLE PRODUCT LINES
We are your strategic partner for:
1. Relays
2. Toggles
3. Pushbuttons
QUALITY ASSURANCE
All products are certified through rigorous QC testing/checks:
  • ISO 9001:2015 certification
  • UL and CSA certification for certain parts
  • 3-Tier Inspection QC testing/checks
  • Inspections to determine AQL levels
  • 1-year Warranty on all products

CERTIFICATIONS

Every stage of design, development and manufacturing is adhered to strict safety and technical guidelines to insure we produce a quality, defect-free product every time. Our facility and team is certified to the highest level of industry standards.

OUR DEPARTMENTS

Our professional and knowledgeable team of 85 employees are located in Elgin, IL at our 20,000 sq. ft. facility. We invite you to reach out directly to one of our departments if seeking something specific. Otherwise, we are just a phone call away during the week at (847) 742-3566.
OCC Sales
SALES & ORDERING
Receives and enters product orders as well as provides customer service. Call for Government contract procurement assistance.
(847) 742-3566 x1008
OCC Purchasing
PURCHASING & VENDORS
Inventory control, source products and services. Also new vendors as needed. Give us a call today!
(847) 742-3566 x1007
BILLING QUESTIONS
Call for questions concerning billing on any of the OCC products we created for you or your company.
(847) 742-3566 x1001
Tech Support
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Stand behind products and works with customers on any questions/concerns. We are here to assist you and invite you to check out our Downloads Toolbox.
(847) 742-3566 x1003

OUR CUSTOMERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I PLACE AN ORDER WITH T-BAR?
Any of your orders can be placed by email at info@tbarrelay.com or call (847) 742-3566. We look forward to hearing from you.
WHAT IS THE PRODUCT LEAD TIME?
We usually have product line inventory available in stock but typical lead time is 4-6 weeks ARO depending on product specs.
DOES OCC HAVE A MINIMUM ORDER QUANTITY?
There is NO Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ). We take on jobs big or small, let’s talk.
WHERE CAN I FIND PRODUCT TECHNICAL SCHEMATICS?
All technical schematics can be found on our Downloads page. View for other helpful downloads.

COMPANY HISTORY

Manufacturing excellence spread across 50+ years. We are constantly striving for the best quality products and hands-on services our clients want and deserve.

NOW
2023

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired Electromagnetic Industries®. Manufacture instrument transformers and other switchgear components.

2005

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired Bookendz®. Manufacture docking stations for Apple MacBooks®

1999

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired Liberty Relays® and their relay product lines.

1999

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired Fuel Pump® product line. Manufacture fuel pumps for military and commercial vehicles.

1998

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired CII® and their relay product lines.

1986

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired GTE® and Automatic Electric® and their relay product lines.

1984

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired Davis Electric® and their relay product lines.

1973

PRODUCT EXPANSION

Acquired Oak Industries® and their relay product lines.

1968

MANUFACTURING

Originally manufacturing telephone type relays.

1968
DOWNLOADS TOOLBOX
Dig into our product line toolbox for what you need today. Download informational sheets, technical schematics, helpful ordering charts and more. Visit now:
ORDERING
Experience realtime customer service. Call (847) 742-3566, or, e-mail info@tbarrelay.com to discuss an order today. No delays, we are standing by.
OCC PRODUCT LINES
Olympic Controls Corporation (OCC) offers reliable, electrical solutions that power productivity and maximum control of your energy systems.
T-Bar
T-Bar® is a division of Olympic Controls Corporation, offering reliable, electrical solutions to power productivity and maximum control of energy systems.  A dependable supplier of Relays, Toggles and Pushbuttons to the US Armed Forces, foreign governments and many Fortune 500 companies.
Address:
T-Bar®, Division of Olympic Controls Corp.
1250 Crispin Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60123
www.tbarrelay.com
info@tbarrelay.com
Contact:
Main: (847) 742-3566
Fax: (847) 742-5686
Sales: x1008
Billing: x1001
Purchasing: x1007
Technical Support: x1003

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