ABB PFTL201C 3BSE007913R0010 10KN Pressductor Load Cell

Product Description

The PFTL201C (3BSE007913R0010) is a precision Pressductor® pillow block load cell engineered for continuous strip tension monitoring in metal processing lines. It is designed to operate beneath bearing housings, where it directly senses horizontal force components generated by strip tension.

Unlike strain-gauge-based sensors, this unit employs ABB’s magnetoelastic Pressductor® principle, converting mechanical stress within the steel body into measurable magnetic variations. This design eliminates adhesive elements and signal drift, ensuring long-term stability in demanding mill environments.

The sensor body is manufactured from high-grade stainless steel with a high elastic modulus, allowing accurate force transfer while maintaining resistance to mechanical fatigue, moisture, and temperature variation.

Key Technical Characteristics

The PFTL201C (3BSE007913R0010) is optimized for medium-range tension measurement applications where reliability and repeatability are critical to process control.

• Rated force capacity: 10 kN

• Measurement direction: Horizontal force component

• Sensing technology: Magnetoelastic Pressductor® principle

• Mechanical construction: Solid stainless steel block, non-strain-gauge design

• Nominal installation: Mounted under bearing housings

• Protection rating: IP67, suitable for wet and contaminated environments

• Operating temperature range: −20 °C to +55 °C

• Weight: 2.1 kg

• Country of manufacture: Sweden

• System integration: Fully compatible with ABB Millmate strip tension systems

This model is inherently resistant to overload conditions and exhibits negligible zero drift over extended operating periods.

Applications

The PFTL201C (3BSE007913R0010) is commonly deployed in continuous metal processing equipment where precise tension feedback is required:

• Steel rolling mills

• Aluminum and copper strip lines

• Galvanizing, pickling, and annealing lines

• Slitting and recoiling systems

Its stable output contributes directly to improved strip flatness, reduced breakage, and consistent product quality.

Compatibility and System Integration

This load cell is designed for direct connection to ABB Millmate electronics and related signal processing units. When installed as part of a complete Pressductor® system, it enables closed-loop tension control with fast response and high noise immunity.

FAQ

Q: How does Pressductor® technology differ from strain gauge sensors?
A: Pressductor® sensors measure changes in magnetic permeability caused by mechanical stress, rather than deformation of bonded strain gauges. This results in superior long-term stability and resistance to environmental influences.

Q: Can the PFTL201C handle short-term overloads?
A: Yes. The solid steel construction and magnetoelastic sensing principle make it highly tolerant of overloads without permanent measurement deviation.

Q: Is recalibration required frequently?
A: Under normal operating conditions, recalibration intervals are significantly longer than those of conventional load cells due to minimal drift.