Miniature force sensor for quasi-static and dynamic loads

This highly sensitive, piezoelectric force sensor is suitable for measuring quasi-static and dynamic tensile and compression forces from -20 to +200N in three calibrated ranges. The sensor has a sealed DIN 1.4542 stainless steel body with an M5x0.5 external mounting thread and an M2 tapped bore for force input. For higher force measurements, the Type 9217A has a measuring range from -500 to +500N, an overall length of 46mm and weighs only16g.

The highly sensitive measuring element fitted under preload gives the sensor very high rigidity which provides excellent dynamic response with a natural frequency of over 50kHz combined with low sensitivity to transverse force and acceleration over the -50degC to +180degC operating temperature range.

Typical applications include:

• Medical device testing
• Contact force measurement on keys, switches, relays and similar components
• Measurement of spring characteristics
• Measurement of electrical connector contacts extraction forces
• Construction of highly sensitive miniature force plates for wind tunnel measurements
• Force measurements on automatic assembly machines, robots and micromanipulators
• Splash proof to IP65

The versatility offered by the three measuring ranges, 2N, 20N and 200N, and the low force sensitivity make the new sensor exceptionally suited to a wide range of applications in product testing and for highly sensitive force measurements in research and development.

For more information about the Type 9215A miniature force sensor please visit www.kistler.com.