Precision Under Pressure: How Druck Sensors Drive Motorsport Success
In motorsport, success depends on hundreds of components working together under extreme, harsh conditions. This is why it is crucial to implement high quality, reliable and accurate pressure sensors that you can trust to withstand the tough environments of motorsport and help deliver a competitive edge. For over 30 years, leading global motorsport teams across all levels of the sport have relied on Druck motorsport sensors. Discover how our motorsport sensor range provides race teams with the accuracy and reliability required to achieve the marginal gains that so often prove critical on the racetrack.
Accuracy and Reliability
Accuracy and reliability are at the foundation of the motorsport industry. Accuracy ensures every decision is based on precise data, while reliability guarantees performance in every lap even under intense vibration, shock and extreme temperatures.
At Druck, for over five decades, we have committed to a zero-defects position to reliability. Every new sensor undergoes a rigorous, extensive testing process to ensure consistent performance in real-world conditions. Our advanced sensing technology and robust packaging techniques are built to deliver repeatable, dependable results, even in the harshest environments. Our PDCR/PMP 4300 and 4400 series pressure transducer delivers exceptional accuracy down to just 0.1% FS, while our 4400T combined temperature and pressure sensor provides an accuracy level of ± 0.25%.
This industry-leading accuracy and reliability built into each of our sensors ensures race teams have access to the high levels of precision needed for podium finishes. ‘‘Our lightweight sensors provide exceptional accuracy and reliability, empowering race teams to achieve crucial marginal gains—often the deciding factor in competitive motorsport.” – Jonny MacGregor, Druck Technology Director
Durability and Manufacturing
Steve Hicken, owner of British Superbike team, Hawk Racing, described how, “The advanced technology Druck designs, develops, and manufactures has been instrumental in driving our success at Hawk Racing. Druck sensors consistently deliver the performance and reliability we need to compete at the highest level of British Superbikes.” For our customers, this means access to the same proven performance, reliability and competitive advantages trusted by winning teams. With five decades of expertise in pressure measurement, Druck designs and manufactures motorsport sensors that are engineered for outstanding performance. Their robust build ensures that they offer durability and consistent performance that you can rely on. The 4200 series reflects this commitment: it harnesses the superior mechanical properties of micromachined silicon, encased within a fully welded stainless steel body and enhanced by advanced digital processing. This combination ensures precise performance and reliability across a wide temperature range, making Druck sensors the trusted choice for motorsport teams at all levels of motorsport.
“We’re one of the few companies worldwide that manufactures piezo-resistive high quality motorsport sensors from silicon wafers, into a finished product that can withstand the punishing environment of top tier motorsport,’’ - Jonny MacGregor, Druck Technology Director. This control of our entire process means we offer unmatched sensor quality alongside competitive lead times.
“We had to replace just one Druck sensor across an entire season,” said Steve Hicken, owner of Hawk Racing, “and that was due to a crash at Cadwell Park that physically ripped it from the bike!”
Temperature
Temperature and pressure are among the most frequently monitored parameters in motorsport, reflecting their importance to vehicle performance and race outcomes. Druck has developed the new 4400T combined pressure and temperature sensor, engineered specifically for the demands of high-performance racing. The 4400T offers high-temperature capability up to 185°C. By combining pressure and temperature measurements in a single, compact unit and leveraging race-proven technology, race engineers gain extra engine space, simplified wiring, easier installation, and reduced weight—optimizing engine performance. This integration ensures maximum performance, reliability, and a competitive edge.
“Our breakthrough 4400T technology help enable race teams to deliver efficiencies and improve performance on the track” - Gordon Docherty, President, Druck
Time Saving properties
In motorsport, every millisecond matters. Druck sensors are engineered to deliver rapid, highly accurate data, enabling teams to make real-time decisions that optimise performance. These advantages are reflected on the track: our advanced motorsport sensor solutions, combined with over 30 years of motorsport expertise helped Hawk Racing reduce its fastest test lap by more than two seconds, demonstrating how our technology unlocks the marginal gains that can lead to success.
Steve Hicken, owner of Hawk Racing said, “The durability, reliability and accuracy of Druck’s pressure sensors was undoubtedly a factor in our success.” Our race-proven technology can provide your racing team with the right tools to achieve a podium finish. The unique properties and benefits of our motorsport sensors have provided leading global teams with a competitive edge for over three decades. Accurate and reliable sensors that perform flawlessly under the harshest conditions are essential in motorsport.
Partnering with Druck unlocks the same precision, durability, and competitive advantages trusted by winning teams—enabling boundaries to be pushed and outstanding results to be achieved.