Calculate The Operating Tension of Common Web Materials

Estimate tension setpoints for Paper, Film and Foil web applications.

Tension Calculator

Material Type:
Width in Inches:
Material thickness in mils. Note: For paper, use the number shown in the description:

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Disclaimer: Tension recommendations are offered as rough guidelines only, and do not guarantee optimum performance. Some experimentation may be required to achieve an optimum tension setpoint for your specific process.