Meganewton Press Force Calibration Sensor for In-Situ Measurement of Press Forces up to 8 000 t

Large presses necessitate measurement of forces in the meganewton range. Kistler has developed the new Type 9931A… series of sensors with a range from 250 to several thousand tons for calibrating these machines.

The extremely compact and robust sensors are easily handled and ideal for in-situ measurement.

Several sensors can be combined to suit the application. The greater the number used the wider the maximum measuring range that can be covered. These sensors are supplemented with a selection of special accessories.

Sensor base or cover plates can be replaced at any time if wear arises. The tapered flanges help optimize force transfer while reducing the pressure on the bed of the press.

Advantages:

• Enormously wide measuring range ensured by compression capacity in the kilonewton to meganewton range
• Calibrated from 1 ... 100 % of the measuring range as standard (continuous)
• High overload capacity
• Manual handling possible
• Accessories available for optimal mounting and force transfer

Kistler Instrumente AG

Kistler’s core competence is the development, production and use of sensors for measuring pressure, force, torque and acceleration. Kistler’s know-how and electronic systems can be used to prepare measuring signals for use in analyzing physi-cal processes, controlling and optimizing industrial processes, improving product quality in manufacturing and improving per-formance in sports and rehabilitation.

Kistler offers a comprehensive range of sensors and systems for engine development, automotive engineering, plastics and metal processing, installation technology and biomechanics.

A worldwide sales presence in the form of 19 group companies and 30 distributors ensures customer proximity, application support on an individual level and short lead times.

With a staff of more than 800, the Kistler Group is one of the world’s leading providers of dynamic measuring instrumentation. The Kistler Group achieved turnover of 160 million Swiss Francs in the 2005 financial year.