ABB PFTL301E 3BSE019050R10001 Pressductor® PillowBlock Load Cell

Description

Technical Specifications

Functional Features

1. Horizontal Force Measurement with Zero Vertical Interference

   Designed exclusively for horizontal tension measurement in web-handling systems, the PFTL301E isolates the horizontal force component, excluding vertical roll weight from readings. This allows precise calibration for low-tension applications while maximizing the load cell’s operating range, where performance is optimal.
2. Pressductor® Technology for High Immunity to Interference

   Utilizes ABB’s Pressductor® design to generate low-impedance AC output signals, which are inherently resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), and ground faults. This ensures signal integrity in electrically noisy environments such as metal processing plants, paper mills, and high-power industrial facilities.
3. Compact, Standard Form Factor for Easy Integration

   Matches the dimensions and mounting patterns of conventional load cells, enabling direct replacement without modifying existing machinery or infrastructure. The pillowblock design simplifies installation, reduces downtime during retrofits, and suits confined spaces in compact production lines.
4. High Accuracy and Long-Term Stability

   Delivers ±0.1% full-scale accuracy with minimal drift, supported by robust mechanical construction and precision strain-gauge technology. The unit maintains consistent performance over extended operational cycles, reducing recalibration needs and supporting continuous process reliability.
5. Rugged Environmental Hardening

   Hermetically sealed stainless steel enclosure provides IP67 protection against dust, water ingress, and chemical exposure. Operating temperatures from -40 °C to +85 °C ensure reliable performance in extreme conditions, including outdoor installations, cold storage, and high-heat production environments.
6. Self-Diagnostic and System Compatibility

   Integrates self-diagnostic capabilities to monitor sensor health and detect faults, simplifying maintenance. Compatible with ABB tension control systems (e.g., PFEA series) and third-party PLCs/SCADA platforms via standard analog signals, enabling seamless integration into closed-loop control architectures.
7. High Overload Capacity for Safety Margins

   Designed with 3x nominal overload capacity in the measurement direction and 5x transverse overload capacity, providing substantial safety margins against unexpected force spikes. This protects the sensor and downstream equipment from damage during transient process conditions.

Application Scenarios

1. Web-Handling Systems (Paper, Board, and Converting)

   Deployed in paper machines, coaters, slitter-rewinders, and converting lines to measure low tension during high-speed web processing. Eliminates vertical roll weight interference to ensure precise tension control, reduces web breaks, and maintains print and sheet quality in paper mills.
2. Metal Processing (Steel, Aluminum, and Foils)

   Used in rolling, slitting, laminating, and galvanizing lines for metal strips and aluminum foils. Ensures uniform tension to prevent material deformation, maintains thickness consistency, and supports high-speed processing in electrically noisy metal fabrication plants.
3. Packaging and Printing Machinery

   Applied in flexographic, rotogravure, and offset printing presses, as well as food and pharmaceutical packaging lines. Controls tension for films, labels, and paper webs to prevent wrinkling, breakage, and misregistration, ensuring consistent packaging quality and print accuracy.
4. Textile and Nonwoven Production

   Integrated into spinning, weaving, dyeing, and finishing lines to regulate tension for yarns, fabrics, and nonwoven materials. Delivers stable horizontal force measurement during stretching and winding processes, improving product uniformity and reducing defects in textile manufacturing.
5. Plastic Film and Extrusion Lines

   Utilized in extrusion, casting, and biaxial stretching lines for plastic films and sheets. Ensures precise tension control during material forming and cooling, preventing stretching or warping and maintaining dimensional accuracy in plastic processing facilities.
6. Force Monitoring in General Industrial Automation

   Applied to material testing machines, assembly systems, and force-monitoring applications requiring high accuracy and environmental robustness. Supports quality control and process validation in diverse industrial settings with harsh operating conditions.