<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF AMETEK, INC. AT DECEMBER 31, 1994, AND THE
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME OF AMETEK, INC. FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1994, AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL 
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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