Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells - horizontal force measurement

In many strip processes, the strip tension inherently produces a horizontal force component on a roll or, by design, it can be made to do so. Using this horizontal force component to measure strip tension can be highly advantageous. The load cell can be sized to measure just the strip tension, excluding the tare weight of the roll. The result is optimized measurement accuracy.  Another advantage is that ABB’s unique horizontal force load cell – specifically designed to measure this force component – provides stiffness levels and overload tolerances in all force directions that are significantly greater than what can be achieved with vertical load cells.

Technical Data PFTL201

Measuring direction Horizontal

↔

Nominal load 10 - 100

kN

Overload capacity 1000%

of nominal load

Accuracy class 0.5

%

Repeatability error <±0.05

%

Deflection 0.01 - 0.05

mm

Product Data PFTL201

Properties		PFTL201C/CE			∣	PFTL201D/DE
Nominal load (rated capacity)	kN Lbs.	10.0 2250	20.0 4500	50.0 11250	∣ ∣	50.0 11250	100.0 22500
Extended load	kN Lbs.	15.0 3375	30.0 6750	75.0 16875	∣ ∣	75.0 16875	150.0 33750
Permitted load in Transverse direction	kN Lbs.	100.0 22500	200.0 45000	250.0 56250	∣ ∣	500.0 112500	500.0 112500
Overload capacity
In Measurement direction	kN Lbs.	100.0 22500	200.0 45000	500.0 112500	∣ ∣	500.0 112500	1000.0 225000
In Transverse direction	kN Lbs.	100.0 22500	200.0 45000	250.0 56250	∣ ∣	500.0 112500	500.0 112500
Deflection	mm 1/1000 inch	0.01 0.4	0.02 0.8	0.05 2	∣ ∣	0.025 1	0.05 2
Spring constant	kN/mm 1000 Lbs./inch	1000 5720	1000 5720	1000 5720	∣ ∣	2000 11440	2000 11440

Pressductor® Technology

The first Pressductor transducer was developed in Västerås, Sweden, in the early 1950's and patented in 1954.

  ABB's well-known Pressductor® Technology is a measurement principle based on the magnetoelastic effect - the magnetic properties of a material are influenced by the mechanical force applied to it.  

When exposed to mechanical force, ABB's Pressductor transducer produces measurement signals as a result of changes in magnetic fields. Because these signals are not contingent upon physical movement or deformation, the load cells combine sensitivity with extraordinary tolerance to overloads and virtually no built-in limit to the number of load cycles.  

The ABB Pressductor transducers produces high-power, low-impedance AC signals that are very resistant to electrical interference and earth faults.  

ABB's Pressductor transducer stands for unbeatable load cell performance, thanks to its unique combination of accuracy, overload capacity and ability to withstand harsh environments.  By using this technology you will achieve higher quality and reliability, especially under  demanding conditions.

Service

Product commissioning

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Maintenance and field services

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Repairs

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Spare part services

ABB's global logistics network is strategically positioned to ensure the efficient delivery of spare parts and consumables. A comprehensive spare parts catalog is available free of charge to help you identify the parts you need.

Training

A skilled and efficient workforce is your plant's best asset. ABB's Measurement & Analytics business offers online and in-person training courses for all of our products.