Sensor range extended

A new piezoelectric press force sensor with a measuring range of up to 700kN extends the scope of Kistler Instruments' force sensors from 100N to 700kN. Designed for measuring dynamic and quasistatic forces, the range is supplied pre-loaded and calibrated for three ranges.

An overload factor of 100 obviates the need for expensive protection.

Sensors are protected to IP65 with detachable cable or IP67 with a welded cable.

The constant accuracy of the piezoelectric element allows a single sensor to be used over a wide load range. Typically, the 700kN sensor has three calibrated ranges; 7kN, 70kN and 700kN. Flexibility may be extended using the range switching capability of the Kistler ICAM charge amplifier. This wide measuring range makes the sensors suited to production and measuring stations handling a wide variety of components.