Wilhelm Handke develops high-precision measurement systems for internal ballistic applications.
Engineered
to NATO and international standards.
Deployed globally in production, qualification and
certification.
Trusted by defence authorities, prime contractors and research institutions.
For nearly 150 years, Wilhelm Handke has produced measurement instruments for safety-critical applications in extreme conditions. Our systems combine long-standing manufacturing expertise with modern metrology.
Manufactured in Germany, our flagship instruments are produced to NATO standards — standards Wilhelm Handke has helped shape through decades of technical expertise.
Wilhelm Handke operates in a domain where measurement results directly determine safety, qualification and system performance. This environment requires absolute precision, consistency and robustness under real-world conditions.
Our systems are based on defined physical measurement principles, ensuring stability, traceability and independence from drift or electronic interference. All instruments are manufactured under tightly controlled processes with micrometer-level tolerances.
Developed and validated to NATO, C.I.P. and ITOP standards, our systems deliver reliable, verifiable results across research, qualification and production.
Our instrumentsHigh-precision measurement systems for ballistic testing, qualification and production control — built for dependable results in demanding environments.
Mechanical reference systems for maximum gas pressure measurement in ballistic environments. Based on deformation of calibrated copper crushers.
Mechanical reference systems for verification of firing pin energy in firearms. Based on deformation of calibrated copper crushers.
In addition to our product portfolio, we develop tailored measurement solutions to meet specific customer requirements — from special geometries and calibration methods to adjacent reference systems.
Request bespoke solutionOur measurement and testing systems are used worldwide in safety-critical applications that demand the highest level of precision, reliability and compliance with international standards.
Used worldwide for acceptance testing and verification of ammunition and weapon systems. Crusher-based measurement serves as a reference method within NATO AEP and STANAG procedures.
Integrated into quality assurance and conformity assessment processes, required for C.I.P. and NATO certification. Firing pin systems are used in serial production verification.
Used in internal ballistics research, testing services and development — providing a precise, standardised reference measurement independent of electronic infrastructure.
For technical questions, product enquiries or bespoke project requirements, contact us directly.
