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Precise measurement. Tough environments.
All-in-one solution.

Trust your critical systems with sensors that withstand the harshest conditions – HBK’s combined Dytran and Piezocryst technology brings you high-temperature, high-fidelity pressure and vibration sensing up to 700°C  (+1,292°F) and beyond for the most extreme conditions, including aerospace, energy, automotive, and industrial applications.

Key High-Temperature Sensor Categories

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Track rotor dynamics, structural loads, and flight behaviour with accelerometers using Silver Window™ technology – surviving up to 1,200°F (650°C) and beyond, even in low-oxygen zones like engine cores and combustion chambers.

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Capture real-time pressure data directly in rocket motors and gas turbines with GaPO₄-based piezoelectric sensors – no pyroelectric drift, no recalibration, and performance that’s trusted at extreme temperatures.

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Monitor force in high-heat industrial processes – such as sealing, rolling, and pressing – using rugged piezoelectric designs built for long-term accuracy in scorching conditions.

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On-Demand Webinar

Join our on-demand webinar featuring HBK’s experts from Piezocryst and Dytran as they unveil cutting-edge pressure and vibration sensing technologies designed to thrive in the harshest conditions.

Why Choose HBK’s Extreme-Environment Sensors?

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We grow our proprietary GaPO₄ piezoelectric crystals in-house, cut them, assemble sensors in clean-room environments, and calibrate them – ensuring unmatched consistency and quality.

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Designed for ultra-high temperatures – 700°C and beyond for the most extreme conditions.

Featured Applications

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Aerospace & Defence

 

Sensor Highlights

Jet/rocket engine thermoacoustics, flight-test accelerometry, vibration testing, rotorcraft HUMS, eVTOL spacecraft monitoring

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Compact, high-fidelity, and rugged – ideal for the toughest aerospace environments

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Energy & Power Generation

Sensor Highlights

Gas turbines, sCO₂ and steam cycles, nuclear SMRs

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Capture high-frequency pressure and vibration signals for efficiency and safety

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Automotive & Transportation

 

Sensor Highlights

Powertrain NVH, exhaust dynamics, EV thermal testing

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High-temp vibration and pressure data support development of reliable systems

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Industrial & Manufacturing

 

Sensor Highlights

Hot rolling, sealing, press forming, modal analysis

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High endurance and precision in harsh thermal/mechanical processing environments

Pressure Sensors and Accelerometers in Action

  • Aerospace: GaPO₄ sensors monitor combustion instability in jet and rocket engines with no pyroelectric interference.
  • Energy: Dytran accelerometers using Silver Window™ tech reliably measure turbine blade vibrations under thermal stress.
  • Automotive: Integrated sensing of exhaust pressure and vibration supports NVH and durability testing.
  • Industrial: Durable force washers measure loads during high-temperature sealing and metal forming.

Engineering You Can Rely On

  • Expert support from project planning through certification
  • Custom solutions adapted to your application – including electronics, DAQ, and protocols
  • Many sensors hermetically sealed for contaminant protection, extended lifespan, and reduced maintenance
  • Shared heritage and integration capability across the HBK, Dytran, and Piezocryst ecosystem

 


Need a sensor for aerospace, energy, automotive, or industrial extremes?


Contact us to review your test conditions and let our experts help you design the right solution.

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