Description
Advantages and Features
- Pressductor® Magnetoelastic Technology: Non-contact force detection via magnetic field changes—no fragile strain gauges or moving parts; exceptional durability in vibrating, noisy, or harsh industrial environments.
- High Accuracy & Repeatability: Accuracy class 0.5%, linearity deviation <±0.3%, repeatability <±0.05%, hysteresis <0.2%; suitable for demanding control loops.
- Robust Stainless Steel Construction: Single-block machined housing (AISI 430F or acid-resistant 316L versions available), IP65/IP66/IP67 protection, overload capacity up to 500% of nominal load (10 kN), minimal deflection (0.015 mm).
- Wide Environmental Range: Operating temperature –10°C to +80°C (standard) or –40°C to +85°C (mill-duty), excellent temperature stability.
- Versatile Installation & Compatibility: Horizontal measurement, adjustable mounting height, direct plug-in connection, supports multi-cell parallel wiring for redundancy; integrates seamlessly with ABB Advant Controller 400 / MasterPiece and Stressometer flatness systems.
- Long Service Life: Proven 24/7 reliability with no daily maintenance required.
Application Cases in Application Fields
- Paper & Converting Industry: Web tension control in paper machines, calenders, coaters, winders, and dryer sections (standard or mill-duty versions).
- Metal Rolling & Processing: Strip tension in hot/cold rolling mills, pickling, annealing, galvanizing, and non-ferrous lines.
- Coating & Extrusion Lines: Constant tension regulation in chemical baths, ovens, and film production.
- Textiles & Composites: High-speed slitting, winding, and weaving tension control.
- Marine & Cable Industry: Underwater cable deployment and offshore monitoring.
Comparisons with Competing Products
- Vs. Siemens or Emerson strain-gauge load cells: ABB PFTL101B offers superior magnetoelastic noise immunity, no moving parts, and 500% overload tolerance—strain gauges degrade faster in vibration.
- Vs. Yokogawa or generic PillowBlock sensors: Better integration with ABB Stressometer systems, direct compatibility with PFSK signal boards, and acid-resistant options (PFTL101BER) reduce downtime vs. standard sensors.
- Vs. ABB’s own PFTL201 high-tension series: PFTL101B is optimized for lower-tension, heavy-roll applications (e.g., paper mills) with lower spring constant and smaller size; PFTL201 suits >5 kN heavy-duty rolling.
- Vs. Non-ABB tension transmitters: Pressductor® design provides faster response, higher reliability in dusty/hot environments, and lower long-term drift compared to traditional strain-gauge or piezoelectric alternatives.
Selection Suggestions and Precautions
Selection Suggestions: Ideal for ABB Stressometer web tension systems needing <0.1% accuracy in paper, metal rolling, or coating lines. Pair with PFSK151/PFSK152 signal concentrators, PFTL101AE mill-duty variants for wet environments, and Stressometer flatness sensors. Recommended for heavy rolls and high speeds.
Precautions:
- Confirm compatible backplane and cable length (standard 3 m or fixed versions).
- Verify environmental rating (IP rating and temperature range).
- Avoid transverse/axial overload beyond permitted limits (e.g., 30 kN transverse for 2.0 kN model).
- Proper grounding and cable shielding per IEC standards.
- For acid environments, select PFTL101BER version.
Model-Specific Information
The key feature of ABB PFTL101B 2.0KN (3BSE004185R1) is a tension load cell sensor used for web tension measurement in paper and film processing lines, with a rated measuring force of 2.0kN.
This means that customers replacing this model should not only compare the full catalog number. The load capacity, mounting dimension, signal output specification and amplifier matching should also be checked.
A typical system may include:Roller Assembly → ABB PFTL101B 2.0KN 3BSE004185R1 → Tension Amplifier Unit → DCS Control System
Therefore, if the customer’s existing production line relies on this specific tension sensor for web tension monitoring and closed-loop control, force rating and signal interface compatibility must be confirmed before purchasing the replacement unit.
This is an important ordering consideration that distinguishes ABB PFTL101B 2.0KN 3BSE004185R1 from general control I/O modules.
Recent Hot Selling Models from the Same Brand (ABB Stressometer Series)
- PFTL101B 2.0KN 3BSE004185R1 – This standard PillowBlock load cell (top seller for paper/metal tension).
- PFTL101BE 2.0KN 3BSE004214R1 – Mill-duty version with fixed cable and IP66 protection (rising for dryer sections).
- PFTL101BER 2.0KN 3BSE023158R1 – Acid-resistant version for wet-end paper machines (highly popular in corrosive environments).
- PFSK152 3BSE018877R1 – Multi-channel signal concentrator (pairs perfectly with ; recent surge in legacy Advant systems).
- PFEA 113 – Modern Profibus/Profinet successor for new installations (increasing demand).
- ABB PFSK152 3BSE018877R1 Signal Concentrator Board | Stressometer Series | Pressductor® Tension Control Module
