Kistler Remains World Miniaturization Champion

Kistler launched the smallest (front diameter of just 1 mm) direct measuring mold cavity pressure sensor in the world (type 6183A...) back in 2003. Two new cavity pressure sensors in current production are also extremely small: with a length of 4,4 mm the new indirect measuring pressure sensor Type 9210A… is only slightly bigger than a single granule. The new direct measuring pressure sensor Type 6184A… has a front diameter of 1,2 mm and length of just 6,4 mm. Even under extremely tight mounting conditions the new sensors can measure the cavity pressure for extremely small moldings reliably. The side cable exit allows radial or axial mounting in molds.

At the heart of the sensors are the PiezoStar® crystals developed and grown in-house. Their high sensitivity makes them the only way of achieving such extreme miniaturization. The new sensors naturally exploit single-wire technology to enable for multi-channel cabling. This method allows connection of up to 8 sensors to the CoMo Injection process monitoring system Type 2869A… or the DataFlow analysis system Type 2865A… with a single cable.

Kistler Group

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 physical processes, controlling and optimizing industrial processes, improving product quality in manufacturing and improving performance 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 20 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 174 million Swiss Francs in the 2006 financial year.