Speed Sensors

KA Sensors develops and supplies a wide range of Speed Sensors suited to match your needs.

Typical Applications Include: 

  • Drive Shaft Speed
  • Launch Control
  • Traction Control
  • Wheel Speed

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss your requirements. 

KAP Differential Pressure Sensor

The KAP Series of cost effective High Performance Pressure Transducer have been designed for dynamic pressure measurements using a Pitot Tube in demanding motorsport and automotive applications.

Offering a high level of reliability and endurance the KAP is protected against the high vibration, shock and high temperatures found in motorsport. Also suitable for wet/wet installations. 

The KAP Series are race proven and can be found in many race series around the world. 

Please see our separate datasheet (KAPT) for details of the standard and customer Pitot Tubes that can be supplied. 

Typical Applications Include: Air Speed - Aerodynamics

Features: 

  • Miniature Size
  • 5V or 8-16V Supply
  • Rugged Design
  • Amplified Output
  • 25 to 75 mBar Range
KAPT Pitot Tube

The KAPT Pitot Tube is an in house design and is a manufactured product that is ideally partnered with the KAP Differential Pressure Sensor.

Individually or used together the KAPT and KAP offer a cost effective High Performance solution for Dynamic Pressure Measurements in demanding motorsport and automotive applications. 

Offering a high level of reliability and endurance, the KAPT is protected against the high vibration, shock and high temperatures found in motorsport; and is also suitable for wet/wet installations. 

Typical Applications Include:  Air Speed Aerodynamics

Features: 

  • Precision Engineered 
  • Bespoke Service
  • Rugged Design
  • Stainless Steel
  • Partners KAP
SP Series Wheel Speed Sensor

The SP Series of Wheel Speed Sensors have been designed as simple compact sensors suited to the demanding motorsport and automotive testing industries.

The main construction is stainless steel with a maximum operating temperature of 150°C, which provides for a robust sensor even in exposed areas such as the engine bay or wheel hub.

Typical Applications Include: Drive Shaft Speed - Launch Control - Traction Control - Wheel Speed

Features: 

  • Miniature Size
  • M12 or 7/16 Mounting
  • NPN Output
  • 5-24V Supply
  • IP67 Sealed
  • High Temperature
SPC Single & Dual Flange Speed Sensor

The SPC Series of Flanged Speed Sensors have been designed as simple compact sensors suited to the demanding motorsport and automotive testing industries.

The main construction is aluminium which provides for a robust sensor, even in exposed areas such as the engine bay or wheel hub. The sensor will continuously operate at temperatures up to 150°C.

Typical Applications Include: Crank Speed / Position - Drive Shaft Speed - Launch Control - Speed - Traction Control - Wheel Speed

Features: 

  • Miniature Size
  • Flange Mounting
  • NPN Output
  • 5-24V Supply
  • IP67 Sealed 
  • Rugged Design
SPCD Differential Speed Sensor

The SPCD Series are designed for 'True Zero & Direction Capable Detection' of rotary speed and position in the demanding motorsport and automotive testing industries. The main construction is aluminium which provides for a robust sensor, even in exposed areas such as the engine bay or wheel hub. The sensor will continuously operate at temperatures up to 150°C.

  • True Zero Speed
  • Direction Detection
  • NPN Output
  • 5 to 24V Supply
  • High Temperature
SPI Series Speed Sensor

The SPI Series of Speed Sensors have been designed as simple compact sensors suited to the demanding motorsport and automotive testing industries.

The main construction is aluminium which provides for a robust sensor, even in exposed areas such as the engine bay or wheel hub. The sensor will continuously operate at temperatures up to 150°C.

Typical Applications Include: Crank Speed / Position - Drive Shaft Speed - Launch Control Speed - Speed - Traction Control - Wheel Speed 

Features:

  • Miniature Size
  • Flange Mounting 
  • NPN Output 
  • 5-24V Supply 
  • IP67 Sealed 
  • Rugged Design