Quartz-Based High-Pressure Sensor operates to 87,000 psi.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Feb 09, 2012 To meet high-pressure measurement demands, Type 6215 incorporates quartz crystal sensing element and front sealed diaphragm in stainless steel housing. Technology allows for low mechanical and thermal stresses on sensor, with no mounting gap and minimized surface pressure within sealing part. Aforementioned traits lend to extended service life and measurement stability as well as precision measurement repeatability. Sensitivity is -0.1 pC/psi with natural frequency of greater than 240 kHz.

Miniature Accelerometers suit multi-channel modal testing.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Jan 17, 2012 Single-axis Type 8640A PiezoBeam® IEPE Accelerometer with optional TEDS offers ±5, ±10, and ±50 g ranges with sensitivities from 1,000-100 mV/g. Ceramic cantilever beam sensing element, enclosed within hermetically sealed titanium housing, is thermally compensated and emits electrical charge proportional to vibration. For simultaneous vibration measurements in 3 orthogonal axes, Type 8688A PiezoBeam® IEPE Accelerometer comes in ±5, ±10, and ±50 g ranges with 1,000, 500, or 100 mV/g sensitivity.

Torque Flange Measurement System has 0.05 accuracy class.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Dec 09, 2011 Type 4550A KiTorq has bearing and slip-ring free design that consists of Type 455x KiTorq rotary torque measuring unit and Type 454x KiTorq stator torque evaluation unit. Both rotors and stators within system with same speed option may be used in any combination with one another. Stator automatically detects change in rotor and likewise sets required measurement parameters. Rotors capture torque using strain gauges, with generated signal amplified and processed at ~35 kSample.

Non-Contact Laser Height Sensors are used for vehicle measurements.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Dec 02, 2011 Designed to be fully operational on sand, gravel, snow, ice, and other surface conditions, Kistler Corrsys-Datron Type CHFA sensors are designed to support ride height, distance, as well as other static and dynamic vehicle measurement requirements. Measured values are provided as analog signals (0-10 V), RS-232C outputs, or CANBus messages. Offered in 3 models with working distances from 100-900 mm, series features sensing elements housed in anodized, corrosion-resistant aluminum package.

Melt Pressure Measurement Chain enables real-time monitoring.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Dec 01, 2011 Supporting plastics injection molding requirements, Type 4021B is designed for simultaneous recording of short duration pressure peaks to 29,000 psi and temperatures to +662°F. Device is available with choice of voltage or current output and incorporates melt pressure sensor with abrasion-resistant stainless steel diaphragm and integral amplifier. Performance characteristics allow sensor mounting directly in material flow, eliminating time lag for real-time process parameter measurement.

Data Acquisition, Analysis Software supports biomechanics.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Nov 29, 2011 Compatible with Kistler force plates, Type 5695A1 BioWare® 64-channel DAQ system facilitates reporting on biomechanical research areas. Package contains all data acquisition, signal conditioning, and analysis tools, as well as A/D board and cabling, needed for acquisition, processing, and saving of force plate and auxiliary analog signal data. Capabilities allow for analysis of such parameters as real-time forces, moments, 3D vector, center of pressure, and coefficient of friction.

Process Monitoring DAQ System targets injection molding firms.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Nov 23, 2011 Accepting inputs from up to 4 piezoelectric cavity pressure sensors, Type 2869B0 Entry Level CoMo Injection provides real-time visual display of cavity pressure curves during actual injection molding process. Modular data acquisition system allows for addition of monitoring capabilities based on actual molder job fulfillment requirements. User-selectable capabilities include digital output, real-time threshold capability, and ability to export information to data collection software.

IEPE Piezoelectric Pressure Sensor is hermetically sealed.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Nov 22, 2011 Operating to 50 psi and with nominal sensitivity of 100 mV/psi, model Type 211B6 comes in stainless steel housing and incorporates on-board acceleration-compensation, high natural frequency, and low-impedance Piezotron® circuit electronics. Pair of preloaded quartz assemblies, located behind diaphragm, are comprised of quartz plates interleaved with gold electrodes. Other features include microelectronic signal conditioning circuit and acceleration compensation.

Portable Force Plate is suited for gait and balance analyses.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Nov 21, 2011 Available in 500 x 600 mm or 500 x 300 mm sizes, Type 9260AA measures parameters such as ground reaction force, moment and center of pressure within clinical gait, running, and balance analysis applications. Multi-component piezoelectric force sensor enables Fz measurement range up to 5 kN while ensuring minimal cross-talk and optimized center of pressure accuracy. Weighing under 22 lb, plate can be covered with any type of flooring material without negative effects on offset/linearity.

Piezoelectric Accelerometer suits automotive NVH investigations.

Kistler Instrument Corp.    Amherst, NY 14228 2119
Nov 18, 2011 Featuring center-hole mounting and PiezoStar® shear element crystal technology, Type 8781A50 provides vibration measurements across 3 orthogonal axes, in support of aerospace and automotive NVH and other testing environments characterized by rapid temperature fluctuations. Device operates from -65 to +248°F with 50 g measurement range and 100 mV/g sensitivity. Sensing elements are housed in ground isolated, welded hermetic titanium package that terminates with 4-pin connector.