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Kistler helps to improve car comfort and safety

" Kistler IGeL measuring wheels have been and remain a ma- jor strength in our develop- ment process. We have been using them on vehicles and test stands since 1997. For the use of such systems, we require our supplier to pro- vi de close cooperation and a fast response at the technical and operational level."
Wheel force measuring systems permit the optimization of tires and chassis. They are the key to the successful development of active safety elements, such as automatic braking and drive control systems. Kistler Jacques ForrièrreHead of Vehicle Measurement Section, Chassis Validation Department,Renault Technical Centre, Landy, France instruments set the standard for wheel force measuring systems on the road and in the laboratory. Mass effects are eliminated by advanced, rigorously lightweight construc- tion. Intensive endurance testing ensures safe operation and a long service life. 9