Accessories

Mounting Accessories

Type 84...
85...

for Acceleration Sensors

The most important consideration when installing an accelerometer on a test structure is to have a quality mounting
surface for attachment. The primary goal is to achieve a maximum useable frequency response for performing a vibration
measurement. Since the mounting surface conditions affect
transmissibility, a variety of adhesive mounting pads, clips,
magnetic bases, studs and triaxial cubes with accurately pre-

Probe

Magnetic base
with foil

Mounting Method

Magnetic base

Accessory Type

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Probe

pared mounting surfaces are available for use in a wide range

of applications. When frequencies higher than 2 3 kHz are
considered, each accelerometer instruction manual provides
specific recommendations for surface quality, sensor orientation and mounting torque. Frequency response considerations
are detailed in [2]. Note: All unit measurements are provided
in mm.

Adhesive mounting
base

Direct adhesive
mounting

Advantages

Disadvantages

Quick measurement

Lower accuracy

Isolated stud
mounting base

Stud mounting

Remarks

Magnetic base

8450A, 8452A, 8456,

KIG4662Bx, 8458,
8466K03, ...

Easy & quick installation

Adds considerably to
mass loading, lowers
resonant frequency

Limited to ferromagnetic
materials

Adhesive mounting
base

8440K0x, 8466K01,
8434, 8436, 8438, ...

Allows stud mounting,

provides electrical isolation

Lowers resonant frequency

Pads are usually exposed to test specimen

Adhesive wax

8432 Petrowax, bees wax

Ideal for lightweight units

Limited temperature
range; not suitable for
larger sensors

Fast & clean

Adhesive cement

Adhesive, Permabond
(cyanoacrylate), hot melt,
Epoxy

Good, strong coupling of

sensor to specimen; higher temperature capability
than wax

Difficult to remove sensor;

requires solvents, removal
tool and/or heat

Suited for more permanent applications & high

frequency measurements

Isolated mounting stud

8400K0x

Allows both strong coupling & ground isolation

Requires threaded hole

in specimen; base slightly
lower resonance frequency

Control mounting
torque; use Silicone
grease

Mounting stud

8402, 8404, 8406, 8410,

8411, 8416, 8418, 8421,
8451, 8453

Best coupling of sensor to

test specimen for highest
frequency response

Requires threaded hole in

specimen

Control mounting
torque; use Silicone
grease

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Mounting Stud & Stud Converter

Many accelerometers are specifically designed for stud mounting. The studs on many types are removable allowing both
stud and adhesive mounting. Stud mounting is the preferred
mounting of an accelerometer to test a structure. With properly prepared mounting surfaces and mounting torque correctly observed, it yields the broadest useable frequency range.
Recommended mounting torque is provided in each particular
sensor datasheet or instruction manual. In addition to each
accelerometer instruction manual, a specific technical paper [1]
outlines all the important features for mounting acelerometers.

Types 8402 ... 8453 are used to form a rigid connection between the accelerometer and the test object and are machined
from Beryllium Copper or Stainless Steel for high strength and
high modulus of elasticity coupled with high elastic limits. They
are available in different thread sizes; with English and Metric
threads at opposite ends or as a thread converting insert.
Caution: Always ensure that the stud does not contact the
bottom of the threaded hole. Always follow the recommended
mounting torque provided for each accelerometer in its corresponding instruction manual to prevent any damage to the
sensor base.

Mounting Studs
Type

THD. X

THD. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8402

7,1

2,5

2,5

10-32

10-32

BeCu

8290, 8795, 8002K, 8202, 8702, 8704,

8703, 8705, 8784, 8786, 8395, 8762, 8770

8404

7,1

2,5

2,5

10-32

10-32

17-4 PH

8044

8406

5,8

2,0

2,0

10-32

10-32

BeCu

8076K

Type

THD. X

THD. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8410

6,4

3,3

2,0

-28

10-32

BeCu

8076K, 8203, 8712A, 8784, 8786

8411

10,4

6,6

2,8

M6

10-32

BeCu

8290, 8795, 8202, 8702, 8704, 8703,

8705, 8784, 8786, 8762, 8770, 8002K

8416

6,6

3,3

2,3

10-32

5-40

316 St. Stl.

8763, 8766A250/500

8418

7,1

3,8

2,3

M6

5-40

316 St. Stl.

8763, 8766A250/500

8421

12,2

7,5

3,0

M8

-28

BeCu

8203A, 8712A

8430K03

6,9

3,6

2,3

10-32

6-32

BeCu

8766A50, 8766A050/100

8451

8,8

5,1

2,8

M5

10-32

BeCu

8688, 8290, 8795, 8202, 8702, 8704,

8703, 8705, 8762, 8784, 8786, 8770,
8002K

8453

9,8

3,8

5,1

-28

M5

BeCu

8712

Stud Converters

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Type

THD. X

THD. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8414

9,5

8,1

-28

10-32

17-4 PH St. Stl.

8076K, 8484

8414E

9,5

8,1

-28

M5

17-4 PH St. Stl.

8484

5,5

3,4

10-32

5-40

17-4 PH St. Stl.

8486

5,5

3,4

10-32

M3

17-4 PH St. Stl.

Y (THD)

Type

THD. X

THD. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8412

9,5

-28

Hex

18-8 St. Stl.

8712A, 8076K
8763

8420

9,5

5-40

Hex

18-8 St. Stl.

8414M03

8,9

-28

4-40

VascoMax 300

VascoMax 300 is a registered trademark of Teledyne Vasco.

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from the use of Kistler products is excluded.

2006 ... 2014, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, [email protected], www.kistler.com
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Isolated Mounting Pad

Mounting pads provide ground isolation for the accelerometer.
They are attached to the test surface with adhesive or with a
screw or stud on surfaces less than ideal for direct mounting of
the accelerometer. Pads are often used in applications where

multiple locations are to be measured using only one accelerometer. Recommended mounting torque is provided in each
particular sensor data sheet or instruction manual.

Type

THD. X

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8434

4,8

12,4

11,2

5-40

Al. Anod.

8730, 8763

8436

4,8

15,7

14,2

10-32

Al. Anod.

8202, 8203, 8274, 8702, 8703, 8704,

8705, 8774, 8784, 8786, 8766A50,
8795, 8766A250/500/050/100

8438

7,9

21,1

19,1

-28

Al. Anod.

8076K

Type

THD. X

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

800M157

2,5

6,4

11,1

10-32

Al. Anod.

8688A

800M158

2,5

5,1

9,4

5-40

Al. Anod.

8640A

8440K01

5,2

8,0

12,7 Hex

5-40

Al. Anod.

8763A, 8766A250/500

8440K02

5,7

9,0

19,1 Hex

6-32

Al. Anod.

8766A50

C
A

8440K03

5,0

8,3

14,3 Hex

10-32

Al. Anod.

8702, 8703, 8704, 8705

8440K04

5,0

8,3

15,7 Hex

6-32

Al. Anod.

8766A050/100

8466K01

6,4

10,2

22,2 Hex

10-32

Al. Anod.

8395A

Type

THD. X

THD. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8400K01

3,4

11,6

12,7 Hex

10-32

10-32

Al. Anod.

8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, 8784,

8786, 8795

8400K02

6,0

12,4

19,1 Hex

10-32

6-32

Al. Anod.

8766A50

8400K03

5,5

12,8

19,1 Hex

10-32

M6

Al. Anod.

8688, 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705,

8784, 8786, 8795

8400K04

5,2

12,3

12,7 Hex

5-40

M6

Al. Anod.

8766A250/500, 8763

8400K05

5,9

13,3

19,1 Hex

6-32

M6

Al. Anod.

8766A50

8400K06

5,3

11,4

12,7 Hex

10-32

5-40

Al. Anod.

8766A250/A500, 8763

Type

THD. X

THD. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8466K02

6,4

8,9

22,2 Hex

10-32

10-32

Al. Anod.

8395

X
A

C
Y
D

X
C

A
D

Y
B

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Type

A (thickness)

THD. X

THD. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8464K01

7,6

21,6

25,4

4-40

Al. Anod.

8315A

8464K02

7,6

21,6

25,4

4-40

10-32

Al. Anod.

8315A

Type

A (thickness)

Diam. X

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

800M144

4,8

15,9

15,9

4-40

Al. Anod.

8793A, 8794A

X
C

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from the use of Kistler products is excluded.

2006 ... 2014, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, [email protected], www.kistler.com
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Triaxial Mounting Cubes

Allows for two or three single-axis accelerometers to be precisely mounted to perform biaxial or triaxial acceleration meas-

urements. Cube attachment to the test surface can either be

by stud or adhesive for some types. Accelerometer attachment
to the cube can be in a similar manner.

Type

THD. X

Wt (grams)

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8502

25,4

25,4

25,4

25,4

10-32

117

303 St. Stl.

8202, 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705,

8002K

8504

14,5

14,5

14,5

14,0

10-32

20

303 St. Stl.

8044, 8742A, 8743A

8506

28,7

28,7

28,7

29,2

-28

158

303 St. Stl.

8203

8510

14,5

14,5

14,5

14,2

5-40

19

316 St. Stl.

8730

8514

17,3

17,3

17,3

18,3

10-32

35

303 St. Stl.

8202, 8702, 8704, 8774

8524

11,2

11,2

11,2

10-32

2.8

Al. Anod.

8774A, 8274

8526

11,2

11,2

11,2

2.8

Al. Anod.

8776A, 8276

Type

THD. X

8522

26,9

26,9

26,9

15,0

4-40

Weight

Material

(grams)

Mounting
Screws

28

4-40 x 7/16"

Al. Anod.

8315A

Al. Anod.

8330B

Recommended
Sensor Types
A

10-32 x 1/2"
8530K01

39,6

39,6

39,6

25,4

4-40

74

4-40 x 7/16"

-28 x 1/2"

Interface Adapter Plate

Type

A (thickness)

Diam. X

Diam. Y

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8466K04

4,6

25,4

43,9

3,2

5,2

Al. Anod.

Adapt 8395A to old Type 8393

B

mounting hole pattern

Type

A (thickness)

THD. X

THD. Y

Diam. Z

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8464K04

5,7

27,0

31,7

10-32

4-40

3,2

Al. Anod.

Adapt 8315A to old Types

8305/8310/8312 mounting
pattern with 10-32 stud

Magnetic Mounting Base

These offer a convenient, temporary attachment to a ferromagnetic test structure. A notched mounting unit is available
for mounting on curved surfaces. Magnetic bases find use in

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Type

8450A

7,6

12,7

11,2

THD. X

5-40

Y
C

X Z

applications requiring vibration monitoring of large rotating

machinery. Note that usage of some mounting bases can add
considerable mass and reduce high frequency response.

Holding
Force
(N)

Weight

Max.
temp.
(C)

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

(grams)

26,7

1,25

170

17-4 St. Stl.

8763, 8730

8452A

11,2

17,8

15,9

10-32

55

19

260

17-4 St. Stl.

KIG4662
B-4

10,9

18,0

12,7

10-32

55

17

80

St. Stl.

8274, 8702, 8703, 8704,

8705, 8774, 8784, 8763,
8202, 8786, 8290,
8766A50/050/100/250/500

KIG4662
B-1

10,9

18,0

12,7

6-32

55

17

80

St. Stl.

8714B

KIG4662
B-5

9,9

11,9

9,9

M2.5

55

80

St. Stl.

8765, 8705

KIG4662
B-6

5,8

9,4

7,1

5-40

20

80

St. Stl.

8730, 8640
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This information corresponds to the current state of knowledge. Kistler reserves

the right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting
from the use of Kistler products is excluded.

2006 ... 2014, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, [email protected], www.kistler.com
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Magnetic Mounting Base (continued...)

Type

THD. X

Holding
Force
(N)

Weight

Max.
temp.
(C)

Material

(grams)

Recommended Sensor Types

X

8456

11,2

24,9

-28

135

57

170

17-4 PH
St. Stl.

8203

KIG4662
B-3

14,0

18,0

10-32

50

16

80

St. Stl.

8702, 8705

KIG4662
B-2

14,0

18,0

-28

50

16

80

St. Stl.

8752

B
Type

THD. X

Holding
Force (N)

Weight
102

8458

26,9

47,2

-28

180

Type

THD. X

8466K03

6,4

8,9

24,6 Hex 10-32

Type

THD. X

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

(grams)

17-4 PH St. Stl. 8203, 8712

Holding
Force
(N)

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

100

303 St. Stl.

8395A

Holding
Force
(N)

Material

X
C
A
D

Recommended Sensor Types

800M159

2,5

6,3

11,1

10-32

40

17-4 PH
St. Stl.

8688A

800M160

2,5

5,1

9,4

5-40

30

17-4 PH
St. Stl.

8640A

C
A
D

Type

A (thickness)

THD.X

Holding
Force (N)

Material

Recommended Sensor
Types

8464K03

7,6

21,6

25,4

4-40

100

17-4 PH

8315A

St. Stl.

A
B

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from the use of Kistler products is excluded.

2006 ... 2014, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, [email protected], www.kistler.com
Kistler is a registered trademark of Kistler Holding AG.

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Mounting Clips
Provide a convenient way to install single-axis, cube shaped
accelerometers on a test structure. Attached using adhesive,
they find use in large multichannel modal measurements.

Type

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

8474

19,6

17,8

18,5

Engineering
thermoplastic

8772A

Type

Material

Recommended Sensor Types

800M156

16,5

16,5

Polycarbonate

8640A

800M155

20,1

20,1

Polycarbonate

8688A

Direct Adhesive Mounting

Some Kistler accelerometers are specifically designed for adhesive mounting (Types 8278, 8776) and require no special
mounting adapters. Units furnished with stud holes can also be
used with adhesives.
Mounting Petrowax
Bee's wax has been used as a mounting agent for many years.
The recommended Petro-Wax (Type 8432) is a good replacement for bee's wax since it has been formulated to provide
improved frequency response. Wax is a good mounting agent
for lightweight sensors in temporary installations where near
room temperatures are encountered.

Cyanoacrylate, Super Glues

Liquid, low viscosity: These work best on smooth, flat and
non-porous surfaces.
Gels: These can be used on rough and porous surfaces, like
castings. The high viscosity prevents these adhesives from migrating. Operating temperatures range between 80 C and
100 C.
Two-component epoxy resin: These are used for permanent
installations. A wide variety is available for different applications and materials. Epoxies are cured or hardened with time,
light and/or elevated temperature. Kistler can provide a base,
clip or mechanical adapter that can be permanently installed
on a structure. These have a threaded hole for attaching the
accelerometer, allowing it to be unscrewed as needed. Epoxies
are available up to 260 C.

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Other Adhesives Available on the Market

Hot Glue: Hot glue can be used on rough surfaces or when
higher frequencies are not of primary concern. This is ideal for
quick assembling with or without mounting adapters (plastic
clip technique). Removal and cleaning is very simple. Hot glues
are often applied in structural analysis, where many sensors
will to be applied to a structure. Hot glue guns are commercially available (line or battery powered). There are a number
of different hot glues available; some of them can be used at
elevated temperature ranges. For polymer or plastic surfaces,
low temperature hot glues are available with sufficient sticking
properties.

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from the use of Kistler products is excluded.

2006 ... 2014, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, [email protected], www.kistler.com
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Direct Adhesive Mounting (continued...)

Adhesives

Mounting Area

Ambient Temperature

Availability

smooth,
polished

Room Temp.

Manufacturer

rough

Temperature Range

Solvent
Kistler

Temporary/Removeable
Synthetic wax/Petro wax

Double-sided glue tape

3M (Type 465, 924)

One-sided aluminum glue tape

3M (Type 433, 431)

Not required

Thermosetting plastic glue tape

(www.nittousa.com)

up to 150 C

Nitto Denko (USA),

P-224AMB

High tensile silicone flash masking

tape (www.nittousa.com)

up to 180 C

Nitto Denko (USA),

PS-1

refer to manufacturer
instructions

Adhesive,
Henkel Teroson,
UHU GmbH

MEK (1)

refer to manufacturer
instructions

Adhesive,
Henkel Teroson,
UHU GmbH

MEK (1)

up to 65 C approx.

Adhesive,
Henkel Teroson,
UHU GmbH

up to 120 C approx.

Adhesive,
Henkel Teroson,
UHU GmbH

55 C ... 180 C

Adhesive, Henkel Teroson

Fixed/Removeable/Permanent
Super glue, liquid

Super glue, gel

Hot glue (w/hot glue gun)

Permanent
Epoxy resin, 2 components

325 Speed Bonder

(1): MEK is the abbreviation for Methyl-ethyl-ketone. In order to ensure safe usage, please refer to the "Safety" data sheet mentioned in [3].

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Removal Wrench for Miniature Accelerometer:

Type

A (length)

Recommended Sensor Type

1378

63,5

8778, 8278

Literature:
[1] Special print ref 20.305, "Acceleration Mounting Considerations," www.kistler.com
[2] Special print ref 20.407, "Frequency Response Limits for Low Impedance Accelerometers," www.kistler.com
[3] Safety data sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006, www.merckmillipore.com

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the right to make technical changes. Liability for consequential damage resulting
from the use of Kistler products is excluded.

2006 ... 2014, Kistler Group, Eulachstrasse 22, 8408 Winterthur, Switzerland
Tel. +41 52 224 11 11, Fax +41 52 224 14 14, [email protected], www.kistler.com
Kistler is a registered trademark of Kistler Holding AG.