Strain sensors

Piezoelectric strain sensors from Kistler are used for high-resolution measurements of strains occurring on a structure.

Piezoelelectric strain sensors from Kistler can be used for high-resolution measurements of the strains occurring on a structure. To achieve this, the sensor is mounted in a suitable position. If an indirect force measurement is required, the sensor is calibrated. The relevant factors here are the geometry of the structure, the material's modulus of elasticity and the mechanical stress. Surface strain sensors are attached to the structure with the mounting screw. The structure's strain is transmitted to the measuring element through static friction. Strain measuring pins need a cylindrical mounting bore in which the strain sensor is then inserted and preloaded. Kistler offers piezoelectric strain measurement sensors with axial and radial alignment to the axis of the bore hole.

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These strain sensors are suitable for measuring dynamic and quasistatic forces on fixed or moving machine parts. The sensor measures the force-proportional strain on machine or structural surfaces.

Piezoelectric surface strain sensors, highly sensitive (-600 … 600 με)

Piezoelectric surface strain sensors, highly sensitive (-600 … 600 με)

Piezoelectric surface strain sensor, highly sensitive (-600 … 600 με)

Piezoelectric surface strain transducer, highly sensitive, isolated ground (±600 µɛ)

These transmitters with an integrated fully-digital charge amplifier are particularly suitable for measuring dynamic and quasistatic forces on stationary or moving machine parts.

Piezoelectric surface strain sensors, transmitters with integrated charge amplifier, ±20 … ±800 με

Piezoelectric surface strain sensors, transmitters with integrated charge amplifier, ±20 … ±800 με

Piezoelectric surface strain sensor, transmitter with integrated charge amplifier (±20 … ±800 με)

Piezoelectric sensor for monitoring cavity and injection pressures, e.g. in injection molding. This longitudinally sensitive pin is used for indirect measurement of dynamic pressures and strains.

Piezoelectric sensors, longitudinal strain measuring pins (M5)

Piezoelectric sensors, longitudinal strain measuring pins (M5)

Piezoelectric sensor, longitudinal strain measuring pin (M5) for cavity and injection pressure

Cavity pressure sensor, contact-free measuring, M5, with single-wire cable (length 1.5 m) and connector Type 1839

These robust strain sensors are particularly suitable for measuring dynamic and quasistatic forces on stationary or moving machine parts (indirect, force-proportional strain measurement).

Piezoelectric surface strain sensors, robust for industrial use (-800 … 800 με)

Piezoelectric surface strain sensors, robust for industrial use (-800 … 800 με)

Piezoelectric surface strain sensor for industrial use (-800 … 800 με), standard version

Piezoelectric surface strain sensor (-800 … 800 με) with M13x1 adapter for IP67 protection tube

These measuring pins based on piezoelectric sensor technology are designed for indirect force measurement in machine structures, tools, etc. in order to support industrial monitoring tasks.

Piezoelectric sensors, transverse strain measuring pins (M10)

Piezoelectric sensors, transverse strain measuring pins (M10)

Piezoelectric sensor, transverse strain measuring pin (10 mm, KIAG 10-32 pos. int., 3 m cable)

Piezoelectric sensor, transverse strain measuring pin (10 mm, KIAG 10-32 pos., 3 m cable)

Piezoelectric sensor for monitoring forces and strains in machines and tools. This compact, longitudinally sensitive pin is used for indirect measurement of dynamic and quasistatic forces.

Piezoelectric sensors, longitudinal strain measuring pins (M10)

Piezoelectric sensors, longitudinal strain measuring pins (M10)

Piezoelectric sensor, longitudinal strain measuring pin (M10)

These measuring pins based on piezoelectric sensor technology are designed for indirect force measurement in machine structures, tools, etc. in order to support industrial monitoring tasks.

Piezoelectric sensors, transverse strain measuring pins (M8)

Piezoelectric sensors, transverse strain measuring pins (M8)

Piezoelectric sensor, transverse strain measuring pin (8 mm, KIAG 10-32 pos., 3 m cable)

Piezoelectric sensor, transverse strain measuring pin (8 mm, M4 neg., 3 m cable)

The resistive load cells of family Type M51111 are designed to measure forces on the safety belt during a crash test, with a negligible impact on the belt’s performance.

Resistive load cells for seat belts (measuring range 16 kN)

Resistive load cells for seat belts (measuring range 16 kN)

Resistive seat belt load cell, lightweight, 16 kN