Winterthur, May 2022 – Automated Tire Screening (ATS) from Kistler offers a reliable and cost-effective system for real-time screening of tire properties without disrupting traffic flow. The quartz crystal sensors deliver accurate data on missing or under-inflated tires – and thus help to prevent accidents. The technology can be integrated into existing Weigh In Motion (WIM) sites equipped with Lineas sensors from Kistler, of which many have already been installed throughout the United States.
According to the National Highway Safety Association, 738 traffic fatalities were caused by tire-related car crashes in the United States in 2017. Next to the brakes, tires are the most important safety device on a vehicle. Incorrect tire pressure poses serious risks for drivers. The severity of this issue has prompted the US government to act, providing funding and grants through several programs.