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May 06, 2020
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Entity Central Index Key 0001037868
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date May 06, 2020
Entity Registrant Name AMETEK, Inc.
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Entity File Number 1-12981
Entity Tax Identification Number 14-1682544
Entity Address, Address Line One 1100 Cassatt Road
Entity Address, City or Town Berwyn
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19312
City Area Code (610)
Local Phone Number 647-2121
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value (voting)
Trading Symbol AME
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false