Strip Tension Measurement

ABB’s strip tension measurement system is the perfect choice for measuring strip tension in hot rolling, cold rolling and process lines.

Overview

Accurate strip tension measurement is a prerequisite for keeping the strip tension constant within the desired range, during both acceleration and deceleration. This allows for optimal strip quality, increasing process uptime and preventing strip breaks. The system is proven to be exceptionally robust and resilient to high forces as well as aggressive mill agents. The strip tension load cells are calibration free, can withstand overloads up to 10 times the nominal force, and have an impressive life length. The load cells come in different sizes up to 200 kN.

Benefits

Accurate measurements

Delivers precise and stable readings for superior strip handling

Calibration-free and long term stable

No recalibration needed - reducing maintenance and downtime while guaranteeing long-term reliability

Reliable in harsh conditions

Performs flawlessly under heavy loads, vibration and electromagnetic interference for maximum uptime

Electronics

Millmate Controller 400

Millmate Controller 400 has been designed to offer a lot of functionalities and at the same time a high degree of user-friendliness.

Tension Electronics

Covering a wide range of applications the Tension Electronics comes in four versions, with different levels of performance and functionality.

Our strip tension load cell offering

Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells

Horizontal force measurement

Nominal load 0.5 - 20.0 kN

Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells

Vertical force measurement

Nominal load 5.0 - 50.0 kN

Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells

Horizontal force measurement

Nominal load 10.0 - 100.0 kN

Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells

Horizontal force measurement

Nominal load 20.0 - 50.0 kN

Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells

Vertical force measurement

Nominal load 200.0 kN

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