Kieninger Clock Movement with Westminster Chime - MS009

Q: What is the Kieninger Clock Movement with Westminster Chime (MS009)?
A: The MS009 is a German-made Kieninger MS-series cable-driven mechanical clock movement designed for grandfather clocks, offering 8-day running time and classic Westminster quarter-hour chime functionality.

Q: What chime does the MS009 use?
A: It features the Westminster chime sequence, played on an 8-rod, 8-hammer system (4+4 configuration), producing the traditional four-note melody at each quarter hour.

Q: What are its main technical features?
A: It is a cable-driven 8-day movement designed for approximately a 93 cm pendulum length, with automatic night shut-off (ANSO) that silences chimes between about 10:00 PM and 7:15 AM.

Q: What are its construction details?
A: The MS009 uses a 200 mm × 142 mm plate size, includes suspension spring and cables, and is designed for stable long-term operation in full-size mechanical clocks.

Q: What type of clocks is it used in?
A: It is commonly installed in grandfather clocks and floor clocks requiring Westminster-only chime systems, especially medium-to-large cabinet designs using MS-series movements.

Q: How does it compare within the MS series?
A: The MS009 is part of the standard MS Westminster range and is interchangeable with other MS movements of the same pendulum length, with differences mainly in mounting or configuration details rather than core function.