Kistler press force sensors have switchable ranges
Posted to News on 11th Dec 2013, 09:19

Kistler press force sensors have switchable ranges

Seven press force sensors from Kistler Instruments provide full coverage from 0.1 to 700 kN. The ability to switch the measuring range, when using suitable amplifiers, bolsters this advantage to meet the needs of production and measuring stations handling a greater variety of parts.

Kistler press force sensors have switchable ranges

The piezoelectric sensor element provides a compact design with a low sensor weight, offering significantly smaller dimensions and mass than equivalent strain gauge devices. However, the wide-range measuring chain also offers advantages in laboratory applications, where frequent changes of sensor are common practice and the very high degree of overload protection eliminates the need for involved protective measures when using the lowest measuring ranges.

Kistler's range of seven force sensors has been developed specifically for use in production environments, especially for quality assurance monitoring in assembly applications. The piezoelectric sensors cover measuring ranges from 10kN to 700kN and are supplied as standard with 1 per cent, 10 per cent and 100 per cent measuring range calibrations. In most applications, the sensors may be fitted directly into presses, punches and rams but, where this is not possible, a variety of flanges and adapters are available.

Please go to www.kistler.com to learn more about the company's range of press force sensors.

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Kistler Instruments Ltd

13 Murrell Green Business Park
London Road
RG27 9GR
UNITED KINGDOM

+44 (0)1256 741550

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