Winterthur, January 2022 – The latest M8 miniature cylinder pressure sensor (6041C) from Kistler breaks new ground in measurement excellence. This sensor incorporates state-of-the-art PiezoStar crystals along with improvements to its design and manufacturing process, resulting in outstanding performance. This versatile, reliable cylinder pressure sensor delivers measurement results of unrivaled precision – and can be considered the solution of choice for use in thermodynamic investigations in the engine development process, where overall accuracy is of the greatest priority.
Recent years and decades have seen continuous progress in the development of combustion engines – due to significant advances in measurement technology that play a key part in boosting performance and reducing emissions. The combustion engine is set to maintain a position in future propulsion concepts for many years to come, but new alternative fuels will challenge engine developers. Kistler's response: a portfolio of highly advanced sensors that provide maximum support for the development process.