Overview
The ABB Pressductor pillow block load cell is a vertical or horizontal force measurement transducer designed for precision tension control in industrial applications. These vertical force load cells units are designed for strip tension measurement in applications where it is essential or advantageous to determine the vertical force component, machined from a single block of stainless steel, they have exceptionally high tolerance for overloads, shock and impact, in addition to high immunity to dust and corrosion.
Key Features
- Pressductor Technology: 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. These signals are not contingent upon physical movement or deformation, so the load cells combine sensitivity with extraordinary tolerance to overloads and virtually no built-in limit to the number of load cycles.
- Single-Block Stainless Steel Construction: The standard construction is of high resistant stainless steel with potted internal components.
- Robust Signal Output: ABB Pressductor transducers produces high-power, low-impedance AC signals that are very resistant to electrical interference and earth faults.
- No Mechanical Drift: The magnetoelastic design eliminates the need for periodic recalibration in demanding environments.
- Overload Capacity: Rated for exceptional shock and impact tolerance without mechanical wear.
Technical Specifications
Specific technical data (measurement range, output signal type, connector details, and dimensions) should be verified with the original equipment documentation or your system integrator, as model variants exist across the Pressductor pillow block series.
Typical Applications
- Strip tension measurement in rolling mills and cluster rolling facilities
- Web tension control in converting, plastic film, and printing lines
- Textile machine load monitoring
- Horizontal and vertical force measurement in process lines
- High-tension industrial automation requiring minimal maintenance and recalibration
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- ABB force measurement and tension control systems
- Industrial automation platforms requiring 4-20 mA or AC signal inputs
- Web and strip processing machinery with pillow block mounting
- Measurement and control systems supporting magnetoelastic transducers
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
This unit may be compatible with other ABB Pressductor pillow block models in the PFCL and PFTL series. Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering, as measuring range, force direction (horizontal vs. vertical), and connector type must match your application requirements.
Works With
- ABB measurement and analytics platforms
- Industrial control systems with analog or AC transducer inputs
- Direct roll or web processing machinery with standard pillow block bore patterns
- Systems requiring potted, environmentally sealed force transducers
