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BK Mikro

Unmatched Safety


Reliable tool monitoring guarantees safe monitoring of the production process.

Different variants can be seen in a view of the BK micro probe in use for tool monitoring
BK Mikro monitoring

Reliable Tool Monitoring

Tool breakage? Clamping error? Misfeed? BK Mikro stands for the absolutely safe monitoring of work processes in industrial production processes. This monitoring is achieved by means of intelligent sensor system solutions based on sound technological knowledge and industry-specific application experience. Precision and quality are the basis of a maximum degree of constant safety - Made in Germany.

The system consists of a control unit for top-hat rail assembly and a tactile sensor resp. probe precisely attuned to the respective process situation. Presence, correct position and freedom from breakage are identified and slightest deviations from the defined normal condition are quickly detected. If a fault occurs, an instantaneous machine stop can be initiated to prevent further damages or defective products.

You can see a BK micro sensor in the machine working

Micro Process Monitoring through Precise Tool Monitoring

A small product, but a giant leap in terms of process safety. Starting in 1980 with the first electrical system for drill control, the sensor systems of BK Mikro are now globally established in machine building resp. the machining industry.

Meanwhile, it is no longer “just” about tool resp. tool breakage monitoring. The preventive application of BK Mikro is part of the condition monitoring to keep an eye on all major technical parameters of a machine and supports predictive maintenance. Today more than ever, production reliability resp. traceability are decisive factors for safe and efficient production processes.

Wherever highest precision is required, BK Mikro fulfils its task with diligence: Monitoring tools, checking objects, detecting positions, measuring hidden geometries, checking contours/profiles.

The BK Mikro Products


The system achieves its high degree of flexibility and adaptability by its components.

You can see a sensor from BK Mikro

For every application

The sensors

A wide variety of testing tasks and applications require special designs. Probes from BK Mikro have a very robust design and are absolutely impervious to aggressive cooling media and chips. A large selection of probes of different dimensions as well as accessories and probe needles are available for the most diverse restrictions.

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Tried and tested for existing solutions

Probe needles

Different testing tasks and installation situations require specific probe needle designs. Probe needles from BK Mikro enable precise scanning results even in hard-to-reach measuring points and complex geometries. Various lengths, designs and special versions – for example with contact plate – ensure optimum adaptation to the respective application. Combined with the robust probes, they form a reliable system for maximum process reliability.

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Shown is the control unit of BK Mikro in the front view with the connections

Compact with great performance

The control units

The control units of BK Mikro are a class of their own: compact design, strong functionality and with interfaces for the integrated network - plus extremely flexible when it comes to subsequent system adjustments.

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You can see spare parts from BK Mikro

Flexible customization

The accessories

BK Mikro offers an extensive range of accessories and spare parts to optimally fulfil the requirements of monitoring tasks. This means that the system can be customised for a wide range of tasks and the most difficult operating environments.

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Your benefits

Higher productivity and process reliability

  • Increased machine availability
  • Reduced downtime and auxiliary times
  • Unmanned operation during breaks and night shifts
  • Efficient multi-machine operation

Improved quality and lower costs

  • Enhanced manufacturing quality
  • Less scrap and rework
  • Maximum tool availability
  • Lower operating costs

Protection of machine and operator

  • Protection of spindle and tool feed system
  • Reduced workload for machine operators

All safely under control


You can see a tool monitoring system from BK Mikro in action

Manifold applications

Our tool monitoring systems ensure higher safety and reliability in automated production processes in more than 150,000 installations worldwide.

BK Mikro offers the suitable solution for all production processes.

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You can see needle moved by the probe in a machine

Flexible system

The needle moved by the probe scans object positions in the machine cycle. A control unit with microcomputer triggers the needle movement. The result provided by the probe is compared with the parameters defined in the control unit. This results in a signal which is transferred to the machine control.

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Contact

Would you like to learn more about BK Mikro or find the right solution for your application?

Our experts are happy to advise you personally.

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