PEDAL FORCE MEASUREMENT / PFS SYSTEMS
Pedal force
sensors.
Every pedal.
Pedal force sensors and load cells for brake validation, cockpit ergonomics and professional simulators. Match the sensor, mounting and data chain to the test.
Force → travel → insight ↗
01 / SENSOR FAMILIES
Start with the pedal.
Select for the test.
From clutch actuation to high-force brake inputs, select around the real force path and the installed envelope.
AUTOMOTIVE / BRAKE VALIDATION
Brake Pedal Force Sensors
Measure driver brake effort with a low-profile, quick-mount pedal force load cell. Specify the pedal envelope, peak load and readout before selecting a road-test configuration.
LOW PROFILE / LOW FORCE
Clutch, Accelerator & Foot Pedal Load Cells
Capture clutch effort, accelerator resistance and industrial foot-pedal actuation without overlooking sensor weight, cable drag or the return mechanism.
SYNCHRONIZED / FORCE VS TRAVEL
Pedal Force + Travel Test Kits
Record pedal force and pedal displacement on a common timebase to compare stiffness, free play and loading/unloading behavior.
FX / FY / FZ • HUMAN FACTORS
3-Axis Pedal & Bicycle Force Sensors
Separate vertical pedal force from fore-aft and lateral components for cockpit ergonomics and laboratory bicycle pedal-force analysis.
OEM / DRIVER TRAINING
F1 & Pro Sim Racing Brake Load Cells
Specify a stiff force-sensing module for hydraulic or elastomer brake pedals, matched to your pedal ratio and controller.
COCKPIT / OPERATING EFFORT
Handbrake & Gear-Shift Force Sensors
Request articulated handbrake and gear-shift force fixtures for vehicle ergonomics and cockpit test programs.
02 / PEDAL FEEL
Peak force is one point.
Pedal feel is a curve.
Combine a pedal force transducer with synchronized displacement measurement to characterize stiffness, free play and hysteresis. Specify channel timing and mounting geometry before comparing traces.
Explore force + travel kits ↗FORCE VS TRAVEL / ILLUSTRATIVE
03 / CONFIGURATION MATRIX
Force range. Profile. Mounting.
| Model | Rated capacity / N or kgf | Equivalent force | Spike overload | Profile height | Mounting | Reference review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PFS-220 | 500 / 1,000 / 1,500 / 2,500 N | 112 / 225 / 337 / 562 lbf | 200–300% target; capacity-specific validation | Low-profile envelope — drawing review | Universal strap / V-clamp request | FUTEK LAU220 / Interface BPL / HBK pedal sensors |
| PFS-200 | 100 / 250 / 500 / 1,000 N | 22.5 / 56.2 / 112 / 225 lbf | Confirm for selected capacity | 10–12 mm revised request target; plate additional | Strap / compact clamp review | FUTEK LAU200 / Kyowa LUB-B review |
| PFS-KIT | Force 0–1,500 N; travel 0–200 mm | Force 0–337 lbf | Sensor-specific; confirm full system | Sensor + draw-wire packaging review | Pedal force plate + displacement anchor | FUTEK instrumentation / multi-channel DAQ review |
| PFS-3AX | Fz 1,000–2,000 N; Fx / Fy 500 N | Fz 225–450 lbf; Fx / Fy 112 lbf | Combined-load envelope required | Application-specific axis and package review | Custom pedal / fixture interface | Michigan Scientific / Kistler / ATI review |
| PFS-SIM | 100 / 150 / 200 kgf nominal | 981 / 1,471 / 1,961 N; 220 / 331 / 441 lbf | Dynamic peak and fatigue review | OEM envelope — CAD review | Hydraulic / elastomer fixture review | Professional simulator integration review |
| PFS-COCKPIT | Handbrake 500–1,000 N; shift 100–1,000 N review | 500 N ≈112 lbf; 1,000 N ≈225 lbf | Direction and cycle specific | Fixture-specific drawing review | Articulated pull fixture / shift-knob adapter | Kyowa LB-B / application-specific shift-force review |
04 / REPLACEMENT ENGINEERING
Have a LAU220,
LAU200 or BPL?
Review the exact capacity, mounting drawing, bridge sensitivity, connector and calibration. Build a comparison around your installed configuration.
Start a replacement review ↗- 01Original part number & drawing
- 02Mechanical & electrical fit
- 03Calibration & acceptance test
ENGINEERING QUESTIONS
Before you freeze the test plan.
Does a pedal sensor certify a brake system?
No. A force sensor supplies a measurement channel. Vehicle compliance depends on the applicable procedure, calibrated instrumentation, installation, vehicle conditions and complete test results.
Can a pressure sensor replace a pedal force load cell?
A pedal force load cell measures foot force in N or lbf. A hydraulic pressure sensor measures fluid pressure; converting between them requires the actual pedal, booster and hydraulic geometry.
What does a complete in-vehicle package need?
Specify sensor, restrained mounting, cable routing, excitation, peak-hold or synchronized logging, power supply, trigger input and calibration. CAN output needs a documented message map.
Can I request handbrake or gear-shift force measurement?
Yes. Provide the lever or handle geometry, force direction, expected peaks and fixture drawing for an application-specific force sensor review.
REVIEWED SUPPLIER REFERENCES
Review pedal, readout and travel components
These photographs show supplier products or candidate components. They illustrate a measurement role; they do not establish a configured PFS assembly, capacity, dimensions or tested compatibility.
19 REQUEST CODES / SIX APPLICATION FAMILIES
Move from a series name to a configuration.
Filter the request catalog by application, force range and interface. Download the family brief, then share the exact model, connector and acquisition requirements.
Open model selector ↗Configuration briefs and blank worksheets are available now. Approved STEP, issued calibration records and exact pinouts remain configuration-specific engineering deliverables.
Browse technical resources →CONTINUE YOUR SELECTION
From pedal load to usable data.
ENGINEERING / REQUEST
Build the right
measurement chain.
Send your force range, pedal dimensions and acquisition requirements. Request a mounting drawing, CAD review and a complete sensor / readout quotation.
Include the exact part number, drawing revision, connector pinout and calibration requirements. Compatibility is reviewed per configuration.
Include your purchasing entity, PO requirements, destination and required invoice / calibration documents. Payment options, trade terms, freight and delivery are confirmed in the written quotation.