ABB PFRL101C Pressductor Radial Load Cell

Description

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: ABB
• Model: PFRL101C
• Product Type: Pressductor Radial Load Cell / Shaft‑Mounted Tension Sensor
• Nominal Load Capacities: 0.5 kN (112 lbs), 1.0 kN (225 lbs), 2.0 kN (450 lbs)
• Extended Load Range: 0.75 kN, 1.5 kN, 3.0 kN (150% of nominal)
• Overload Capacity:
  • Measurement direction: 2.5 kN, 5.0 kN, 10.0 kN (500% of nominal)
  • Transverse direction: 1.25 kN, 2.5 kN, 5.0 kN
  • Axial direction: 2.5 kN, 5.0 kN, 10.0 kN
• Spring Constant: 50 kN/mm (0.5 kN), 100 kN/mm (1.0 kN), 200 kN/mm (2.0 kN)
• Deflection: 0.01 mm at nominal load (all capacities)
• Measurement Principle: Pressductor magnetic induction (non‑contact)
• Output Signal: Analog voltage/current compatible with ABB PFEA series tension amplifiers
• Excitation Voltage: 10 VDC (supplied by tension control module)
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
• Protection Rating: IP67 (dust‑tight, water‑resistant)
• Material: Stainless steel construction (corrosion‑resistant)
• Weight: 0.62 kg (1.37 lbs)
• Mounting: Shaft‑mounted (idler roll integration)
• Certifications: CE, RoHS compliant; meets industrial EMC standards

Functional Features

• Pressductor Technology: Utilizes non‑contact magnetic induction for wear‑free, maintenance‑free operation with zero signal drift over time.
• High Precision Measurement: Delivers accurate tension readings with excellent linearity and minimal hysteresis, ensuring reliable process control.
• Shaft‑Mounted Design: Installs directly onto idler roll shafts, eliminating the need for external mounting brackets and simplifying system integration.
• Wide Load Range: Three capacity options (0.5 kN, 1.0 kN, 2.0 kN) accommodate diverse web materials and tension requirements.
• Extreme Environmental Resistance: IP67 protection and wide temperature tolerance enable operation in harsh industrial conditions.
• Stainless Steel Construction: Corrosion‑resistant housing ensures durability in demanding production environments.
• Low Deflection: Minimal shaft deflection (0.01 mm) maintains web path alignment and prevents material distortion.
• High Overload Protection: Robust mechanical design withstands significant overloads without damage, enhancing system reliability.
• Seamless Compatibility: Fully compatible with ABB PFEA111, PFEA112, and PFEA113 tension control modules for plug‑and‑play integration.
• Long Service Life: Non‑contact operation eliminates mechanical wear, providing years of maintenance‑free performance.

Application Scenarios

• Paper & Pulp Industry: Paper machines, coating lines, slitter‑rewinders, and calenders for precise tension control during paper production and converting.
• Printing & Packaging: Flexographic, gravure, and offset printing presses; laminating, slitting, and bag‑making machines to ensure consistent web tension and print quality.
• Plastics & Films: Film extrusion, coating, and converting lines for plastic films, sheets, and flexible packaging materials.
• Textile Manufacturing: Fiber spinning, weaving, dyeing, and nonwoven fabric production lines requiring stable tension control.
• Metal Processing: Steel, aluminum, and copper foil rolling mills; strip processing lines for thin metal materials.
• Wire & Cable: High‑speed wire drawing, stranding, and winding machines for precise tension control in cable manufacturing.
• Converting Industry: Wide‑web slitting, rewinding, laminating, and coating operations across various web materials.
• Rubber & Tire: Calendering lines for rubber sheets and tire cord fabrics, maintaining precise tension in material processing.