Force Measurement

Using state-of-the-art technology, ABB provides purpose built solutions for your force and dimension measurement needs, making it possible for your production output to accurately match the most varying and demanding requirements.


At the heart of ABB technology is the understanding that measurements can be sensed accurately, reliably and repeatedly on a continuous basis resulting in increased productivity and achieving higher levels of consistency in production quality.

Products and services

Products

Flatness Measurement

Measurement of interaction forces between objects using specialized sensing equipment.

Thickness Gauging

There are two main types of thickness gauging systems: the Box Gauge for measuring on aluminium and clad aluminium strip, and the C-Frame Gauge for measuring on any non-ferrous strip and foil.

Roll Force Measurement

ABB’s Millmate Roll Force measurement system 
is the perfect choice for measuring roll force in both hot rolling and cold rolling mills, thereby achieving correct roll gap settings and force distribution.

How we help our customers

ABB and EKSOFT enhance silicon steel production for China’s growing electrification sector

Chinese system integrator EKSOFT is using ABB’s Stressometer® systems to equip its customers with high performance flatness and measurement control solutions for silicon steel production.

ABB Pressductor load cells help ensure high quality silicon steel production at Surahammars Bruk

As society shifts towards renewable energy sources, silicon steel is set to play an increasingly major role in ensuring our future energy security and sustainability.

Textile expert TSG increases productivity with the help of ABB’s high-performance web tension load cell technology

The complex nature of textile manufacturing, encompassing spinning, weaving, finishing, and dyeing processes, demands sophisticated technological solutions that can help the industry meet both production and quality requirements.

Stressometer flatness control system delivers significantly improved performance for stainless-steel manufacturer Outokumpu Nyby

Accurate flatness control enables maximum product quality.

Granges Shanghai has installed many ABB Force measurement products in their rolling mills and process lines

Gränges Shanghai’s (former Sapa Shanghai) rolling mills and process lines are running with 6 Stressometer systems, 7 MTG-gauges, 2 Strip Scanner systems and around 30 tension load cells.

Stressometer increases operational reliability and productivity at steel plant in Northern Europe

A metal rolling mill in Northern Europe has improved its productivity, ensuring it can maximize the production of high-quality, recycled stainless steel.

Chinese rolling mill improves productivity and cuts waste with ABB load cells

A steel rolling mill in China has achieved highly stable force measurement using robust, accurate load cells on its rolling mill, raising productivity, and cutting waste.

Steel landscape

Explore our steel interactive lanscape to discover our solutions for industry automation, electrification, digitalization & metallurgy

Customer cases and news

ABB's Stressometer Low-Force System

Engineered to meet the extreme demands of ultra-thin foil rolling down to 5 microns.

ABB strengthens capabilities for force sensor testing in the United States

ABB’s service center in Danbury, Connecticut has unveiled new capabilities that allow its service team to assess force measurement sensors such as the Pressductor® rolling mill force sensor under extremely demanding conditions.

Measurement solutions for pulp and paper manufacturing

Comprehensive measurement and analytical solutions serving the pulp and paper industry.