Technical Bulletins Tension Control 101: Closed-Loop PID Control Open Loop vs Closed Loop Tension Control Quik-Cal™ Push-Button Zero and Calibration Why Load Cell “Resolution" Isn’t A Simple Question Semiconductor vs Foil Gauge Load Cells, Which Is Better? Expanding Options for Machine Builders with Multiple Web Paths The History of the Tension Roll® Transducer Better Web Process Control Through Tension Sensing Common Web Tension Control Methods
Application Notes Improved Quality for Blown Film Manufacturers Low-Cost Improvements for Tire Producers Replacing Dancers with Load Cell Feedback Tension Control
Replacement Load Cells for CMC / Cleveland Motion Controls Cartridge-Style Models: SC-1T, SC-2T, EC-1T and EC-2T Replacement Load Cells for Montalvo Corporation Cartridge-Style Models: ES, ES-L, DR-C and DR-D Replacement Load Cells for Maxcess Magpowr Replacement Load Cells for FMS Technology Cartridge-Style Models: CA Series
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Training Videos SteadyWeb 6 Tension Controller: System Configurations SteadyWeb 6 Tension Controller: Terminology SteadyWeb 6 Tension Controller: Basic Operator Controls Tension Time EP1: The Components of Tension Control Tension Time EP2: Unwind Zone Torque Devices
Calculators for Web Finishing & Converting Material Roll Weight Calculator (Web) Tension Calculator for Wire and Cable Applications Recommended Operating Tension for Common Web Materials Pneumatic Brake Sizing Calculator LT Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Below Horizontal LT Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Above Horizontal Model C Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Below Horizontal Model C Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Above Horizontal Narrow Web Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Below Horizontal Narrow Web Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Above Horizontal RFA Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Below Horizontal RFA Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Above Horizontal Tension Roll Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Below Horizontal Tension Roll Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Above Horizontal VNW Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Below Horizontal VNW Transducer Sizing Calculator – Force Above Horizontal
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Resources to support a better understanding of tension control.