{"product_id":"abb-pfcl201c-3bse027070r20-20kn-pressductor-pillow-block-load-cell","title":"ABB PFCL201C 3BSE027070R20 20KN Pressductor Pillow Block Load Cell","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFCL201C (3BSE027070R20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a pillow block–style load cell engineered for continuous strip tension monitoring in metal processing lines. It is built around ABB’s Pressductor® magnetoelastic sensing principle, enabling force measurement without mechanical strain gauges. This design delivers stable, drift-free performance even under heavy-duty industrial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically for horizontal force detection, the unit is installed beneath bearing housings where strip tension is transferred through guide or deflector rolls. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFCL201C (3BSE027070R20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis optimized for rolling mills and surface treatment lines that demand high accuracy, long service life, and resistance to overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFCL201C (3BSE027070R20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003euses a solid stainless-steel measuring body with a high modulus of elasticity. Mechanical stress alters the magnetic permeability of the steel core, which is detected by integrated coils. Because no bonded strain elements are used, the sensor remains insensitive to aging, temperature drift, and mechanical fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pillow block format simplifies mechanical integration and ensures consistent force transfer from the roll bearings to the sensing element, improving repeatability in tension control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRated measuring force: 20 kN\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurement direction: Horizontal force component\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensing technology: Magnetoelastic Pressductor® principle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical design: Pillow block load cell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHousing material: Stainless steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegree of protection: IP67\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating temperature range: –20 °C to +55 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 220 × 125 × 50 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2.1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation method: Mounted under bearing housings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem compatibility: ABB Millmate strip tension systems and compatible controllers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry of manufacture: Sweden\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot and cold rolling mills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnnealing lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickling and galvanizing lines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAluminum and non-ferrous metal processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrip tension feedback for closed-loop control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReliability and Performance Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo strain gauges or moving parts, reducing long-term failure risk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh resistance to mechanical overload and shock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimal zero drift over extended operating periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for harsh environments with moisture, scale, and vibration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the PFCL201C differ from strain-gauge load cells?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Pressductor® principle measures changes in magnetic properties rather than mechanical deformation of gauges, resulting in higher long-term stability and better resistance to overload.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this model measure vertical forces?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFCL201C (3BSE027070R20)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis specifically designed for horizontal force measurement. 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