Buffalo, New York-based Kistler has localised production of its Lineas quartz weigh-in-motion (WIM) sensors at its U.S. headquarters, a move designed to help customers comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).
The shift to domestic manufacturing means Lineas sensors sold into the U.S. market now qualify for federal infrastructure funding, while continuing to be built under the same quality processes as before.
“By localizing production of our Lineas WIM sensors at our Buffalo facility, our customers benefit from faster response times, local expertise, and products that meet evolving federal requirements,” says Kim Pfluger, U.S. general manager at Kistler. “Our presence in Buffalo supports critical transportation infrastructure projects across the United States.”
Kistler has operated in Buffalo for more than 70 years.
Quality and precision made in America
Every Lineas sensor is manufactured under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system. The Buffalo facility also holds AS9100D certification, a standard more commonly associated with the aerospace sector.
The sensors are based on Kistler’s piezoelectric quartz technology, with more than 100,000 units installed worldwide. Once embedded permanently in road pavement, they provide real-time measurements of wheel, axle and gross vehicle weight under live traffic conditions, generating data used for weight enforcement, traffic monitoring, pavement management and transportation planning.
“When force is applied to the sensor, the integrated quartz elements generate an electrical charge proportional to the applied load,” Pfluger says. “This unique measurement principle enables exceptional accuracy and stability over time, as well as reliable performance in challenging roadside environments and changing weather conditions.”
