Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells - horizontal force measurement

PFTL101

Pressductor PillowBlock horizontal load cells are ideal in applications characterized by low tension levels, heavy rolls and high operating speeds - a scenario often encounted in the paper industry.

The PillowBlock comes in three versions: The standard version, PFTL 101A/B, is often used for accurate measurement in the paper industry, for instance paper machines, calenders, coaters and winders.

For web tension measurement in dryer sections in paper machines, the mill duty version, PFTL 101AE/BE, is recomended. This version has a fixed connection cable and a degree of protection of IP 66, which provides accurate and reliable measurement with long service life.

The acid resistant version, PFTL 101AER/BER, is designed for the wet end of the paper machines and has a degree of protection of IP 66/67.
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Properties PFTL101A/AE/AER
Nominal load
(rated capacity) kN 0.5 1.0 2.0
Lbs. 112 225 450
Permitted load
Transverse direction kN 5.0 10.0 10.0
Lbs. 1125 2250 2250
Overload capacity
Measurement direction kN 2.5 5.0 10.0
Lbs. 563 1125 2250
Deflection mm 0.015 0.015 0.015
1/1000 in. 0.6 0.6 0.6
Spring constant kN/mm 32 65 130
1000 Lbs./inch 183 371 743

Properties PFTL101B/BE/BER
Nominal load
(rated capacity) kN 2.0 5.0 10.0 20.0
Lbs. 450 1125 2250 4500
Permitted load
Transverse direction kN 30.0 30.0 30.0 40.0
Lbs. 6750 6750 6750 9000
Overload capacity
Measurement direction kN 10.0 25.0 50.0 80.0
Lbs. 2250 5625 11250 18000
Deflection mm 0.015 0.015 0.015 0.015
1/1000 in. 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Spring constant kN/mm 130 325 650 1300
1000 Lbs./inch 743 1857 3715 7430

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. (Move your mouse over the illustration to see these changes.) 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.

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