Overview
The Cleveland Kidder PBM-1T is a precision cartridge-style tension transducer engineered for continuous process machinery. Cleveland-Kidder transducers utilize a cantilevered “twin beam” design with semiconductor strain gauges bonded to the beam assembly, providing a linear output signal as the beams are deflected by force. This unit is suitable for mounting configurations that require compact, cartridge-based force sensing in web tension control, unwind stands, and material handling systems.
Key Features
- Cartridge-style, compact design for easy mounting in existing machinery
- Strain gauge technology providing linear force measurement output
- Compatible with Cleveland-Kidder mounting kits (flange, pillow block, bearing replacement options)
- Suitable for continuous process tension and load monitoring
- Industrial-rated for harsh manufacturing environments
- Low maintenance, high sensitivity design
Technical Specifications
Verify all specifications with Cleveland Motion Controls or your system integrator before ordering, as detailed datasheet information for this specific part number could not be fully confirmed in original manufacturer literature.
Typical Applications
- Web tension control in printing, paper, and film converting machinery
- Material handling and unwind station force monitoring
- Dancer arm and bridle roll assemblies
- Process control feedback for automated systems
- OEM equipment retrofit and replacement
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Cleveland-Kidder mounting hardware including flange (FL), pillow block (PB), and bearing replacement (BR) kits
- Strain gauge amplifiers and transducer signal conditioners accepting mV/V output
- 5 VDC excitation power supply systems
- Industrial control systems with 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC analog input modules
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. Common Cleveland-Kidder cartridge models with similar mounting profiles may include other PB-series transducers, but exact cross-reference should be confirmed against original equipment specifications.
Works With
- Cleveland-Kidder flange mounting configurations
- Strain gauge signal conditioning and amplification electronics
- PLC and industrial automation control systems
- Load cell terminators and junction boxes
