The Kistler Group is a pioneer and world market leader in dynamic measurement technology for pressure, force, torque, and acceleration. As a partner for industry, research, and development, we support our customers in driving technological innovation, thereby making a significant contribution to more efficient production processes and a sustainable future.
About Kistler
Founded in 1959, we are a Swiss family-owned company with extensive expertise in various areas and industries. Every day, over 2,000 employees at more than 60 locations go above and beyond to develop customized solutions aligned with current megatrends across the entire value chain. It is this expertise and commitment that has earned the trust of customers worldwide in our measurement technology – simply put, innovators work with Kistler.
Creating answers from a different perspective
It takes courage to approach things from a completely different perspective. As this requires breaking through old patterns to allow new ideas to emerge. I am convinced that questions like „what if…“ mark the beginning of every innovation. At Kistler, we consider it our task to make processes transparent and uncover new solutions.
Making use of the piezoelectric effect
The first experiments to demonstrate the application of force to release charge from quartz were carried out by Pierre and Jacques Curie in 1880. In 1950, Walter P. Kistler invented the first amplifier that made it possible to use the piezo effect for measurement purposes. This patented amplifier marked the beginning of Kistler.
Kistler is an experienced industry insider – we understand your needs
Together with our customers, we are developing solutions for challenging applications in the fields of mobility, digitalization, and sustainability. Our customers put their trust in our high-precision measurement technology instruments and longstanding experience.
Innovators work with Kistler
With more than 2,000 employees worldwide, Kistler creates a unique and vibrant global culture. We appreciate and challenge one another in an atmosphere that encourages to deliver top performance. We believe that diverse teams create better solutions.
Kistler Value
The values that shaped our company as it formed, continue to make Kistler what it is today. Behind our success is the shared vision to constantly improve dynamic measurement technology. Experience success as a team. Remain at the pinnacle of measurement technology thanks to passion for technology in cooperation with our partners – and make progress together.
Passion for technology and innovation
We cultivate and are passionate about our role as an innovative leader and stand for continuous progress: we adopt mega trends like autonomous mobility and Industry 4.0 and translate them into new solutions and products in our own research and development departments. Fired by this passion and our wide application know-how, we set measurement technology benchmarks in all our business fields and do justice to our reputation for excellence.
Quality and customer satisfaction
The name Kistler is known worldwide for top quality, outstanding products and solutions and precise, reliable measurement results. Our employees aim for the highest quality standards and work with maximum precision on the manufacture of our products and solutions. Our high level of vertical integration and quality consciousness set us apart from competitors and ensure excellence – for us and our customers.
We focus all our efforts on our customers and their success and they enjoy our highest esteem and attention. Our employees constantly strive to ensure that customers are satisfied, to help them achieve their goals and offer them genuine added value with our long-standing measurement expertise.
Committed to people and the environment
Our solutions are created by people, for people. They make life safer and more comfortable. We are committed to using resources economically – and by doing so, we are fulfilling our obligations to future generations.
Success through teamwork
We are a team of people who work together all over the globe. Every day, each one of our employees makes an important contribution to our company’s success. Their experience, their knowledge and their creativity are key factors in the Kistler success story.
We appreciate our employees – and that is why we encourage and motivate them to deliver top performance, and thus to create sustainable added value. Setting a good example to others, shouldering responsibilities and acting with integrity – these are our guiding principles.
The Products of Kistler
Force Sensor
Piezoelectric force sensors, respectively piezoelectric force transducers or load cells, are perfectly suited for the precise measurement of compressive and tensile forces, both in highly dynamic applications and in quasi-static processes. In universities and industry, for basic research or quality assurance: exact data is always essential in order to measure force characteristics and make processes more cost-effective. Thanks to their rugged design, piezoelectric force sensors from Kistler keep precise track of quasi-static and highly dynamic force processes, even when conditions are difficult. Our force sensors can also handle simultaneous measurements of multiple orthogonal force components.
Pressure Sensor
Kistler offers both piezoelectric and piezoresistive sensors to measure pressure – so we have the right solution for many applications. Piezoelectric pressure sensors are suitable for measuring highly dynamic, dynamic and quasi-static pressure curves or pulsations. Piezoresistive pressure sensors are suitable for measuring static and quasi-static pressure curves.
Strain sensors
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.
Accelerometers
Accelerometers from Kistler are designed for measuring vibrations, shock and motion for monitoring, control and test applications. Based on IEPE, charge output and MEMS technologies, the sensors can be applied to a wide range of applications. Accelerometers from Kistler feature a very high temperature stability and thus allow to achieve superior measurement accuracy even with large fluctuations of the ambient temperature.
Torque sensors
In universities and industry, for basic research or quality assurance: Kistler torque sensors guarantee precise definition of the power and friction values of drives, transmissions and pumps. Strain gage technology (DMS) is a powerful solution for measurements on rotating shafts, and also for long-term dynamic and static measurements. Maximum precision, the most rigid structure possible and high temperature stability: thanks to these assets, DMS sensors can accomplish the most demanding tasks. Piezoelectric reaction torque sensors offer convincing features such as exceptional overload protection, high signal resolution and a wide frequency range. They are ideal for measurement tasks when conditions are difficult due to geometry, temperature range or dynamics.
Optical sensors
Kistler develops and manufactures high-caliber optical sensors, also known as optosensors, and inductive proximity switches that deliver reliable process control and monitoring. Technical equipment, systems and structures that function safely and reliably are the key to dependable and efficient production processes – and fit-for-purpose monitoring systems open the way to major improvements in reliability as well as efficiency. Features such as feed, ejection and double-sheet control (tool immersion depth measurement) guarantee product quality in punching and forming processes. Customized for each application, these products ensure high levels of reliability and cost-effectiveness in the manufacturing process: malfunctions are detected at an early stage, so tool breakages and the costly damage they cause are avoided.
Source: www.kistler.com
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