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      • Load Cell Amplifier Comparison Chart
      • TA1 TrueTension™ Load Cell Amplifier / Signal Conditioner
      • TA500-EIP EtherNet/IP™ Tension Load Cell Amplifier / Signal Conditioner
      • TA500-ECAT EtherCAT® Tension Load Cell Amplifier / Signal Conditioner
      • TI22 iAMP2™ Inline Tension Load Cell Amplifier / Signal conditioner
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      • Tension Indicator Comparison Chart
      • TrueView™ 1100 Tension Indicator
      • TI31 TriView™ LRT Tension Indicator
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      • Tension Controller Comparison Chart
      • SteadyWeb™ 6 Digital Tension Controller
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    • Discontinued Products
      • Discontinued Tension Load Cells
      • Discontinued Load Cell Amplifiers / Signal Conditioners
      • Discontinued Tension Indicators
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    • What is Web Tension Control?
    • 2025 DFE Product Guide
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  • PRODUCTS
    • Tension Load Cells
      • Model [C] Series Tension Transducer / Load Cell
        • Model C Bushings
      • Model [F] Series Tension Transducer / Load Cell
      • [TR] Tension Roll® Transducer / Load Cell
      • [STR] Segmented Tension Roll® Transducer / Load Cell
      • [NW] Narrow Web Tension Transducer / Load Cell
      • [TW] Filament Tri-Wheel™ Tension Load Cell
      • [TW] Ribbon Tri-Wheel™ Tension Load Cell
      • [VNW] Very Narrow Web Tension Transducer / Load Cell
      • [RFA] Ribbon Filament Tension Transducer / Load Cell
      • [LT] Low Tension Transducer / Load Cell
      • Replacements for Other Load Cell Manufacturers
    • Load Cell Cables
      • Load Cell Cables (Mil-Spec)
      • Load Cell Cables (M12)
    • Load Cell Amplifiers / Signal Conditioners
      • Load Cell Amplifier Comparison Chart
      • TA1 TrueTension™ Load Cell Amplifier / Signal Conditioner
      • TA500-EIP EtherNet/IP™ Tension Load Cell Amplifier / Signal Conditioner
      • TA500-ECAT EtherCAT® Tension Load Cell Amplifier / Signal Conditioner
      • TI22 iAMP2™ Inline Tension Load Cell Amplifier / Signal conditioner
    • Tension Indicators / Displays
      • Tension Indicator Comparison Chart
      • TrueView™ 1100 Tension Indicator
      • TI31 TriView™ LRT Tension Indicator
      • Remote Digital Meter
    • Tension Controllers & Torque Controllers
      • Tension Controller Comparison Chart
      • SteadyWeb™ 6 Digital Tension Controller
      • EasyWeb™ Torque Controller
      • Ultrasonic Rangefinder
    • Pneumatic Disc Brakes
      • 60 Series – 6 Inch Dual Disc Pneumatic Brake
      • 90 Series – 9 Inch Dual Disc Pneumatic Brake
      • 110 Series – 11 Inch Dual Disc Pneumatic Brake
      • 130 Series – 13 Inch Dual Disc Pneumatic Brake
      • 1800 Series – 18 Inch Dual Disc Pneumatic Brake
      • Universal Actuator™ for Pneumatic Dual Disc Brakes
      • Pneumatic Brake Friction Pads
      • Pneumatic Brake Accessories
    • Electric Brakes
      • Small Magnetic Particle Brakes
      • Large Magnetic Particle Brakes
      • Hysteresis Brakes
    • Electric Clutches
      • Small Magnetic Particle Clutches
      • Large Magnetic Particle Clutches
    • Aluminum Idler Rollers
    • Custom Solutions
    • Discontinued Products
      • Discontinued Tension Load Cells
      • Discontinued Load Cell Amplifiers / Signal Conditioners
      • Discontinued Tension Indicators
      • Discontinued Tension Controllers
  • APPLICATIONS & INDUSTRIES
    • Applications
      • Web Tension Control
      • Battery Electrode Manufacturing Tension Control
      • Battery Separator Manufacturing Tension Control
      • Solid-State Battery Manufacturing Tension Control
      • Blown Film Tension Control
      • Web Coating Tension Control
      • Conveyor Belt Tension Measurement & Monitoring
      • Corona Treater Tension Control
      • Narrow Web Tension Control
      • Printing Press Tension Control
      • Rotary Die Cutting Tension Control
      • Sandwich Structured Composites Tension Control
      • Slitter-Rewinder Tension Control
    • Industries
      • Battery Manufacturing
      • Building Materials & Supplies
      • Composites Manufacturing
      • Flexible Display Mfg
      • Flexible Packaging
      • Flexible Solar Mfg
      • Paper, Film, Foil & Converting
      • Tire Manufacturing
      • Wire and Cable
    • What is Web Tension Control?
    • 2025 DFE Product Guide
  • SUPPORT & RESOURCES
    • Technical Support
    • Knowledge Base
      • Troubleshooting & Test Procedures
      • Tech Bulletins & Application Notes
      • Training & Tutorials
      • Calculators for Web, Wire & Cable
      • CAD Library & Configurators
      • Replacements for Other Load Cell Manufacturers
      • Replacements for Other Tension Brake Manufacturers
      • Understanding The Equipment Repair Process
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Web Tension Terms
  • NEWS
  • ABOUT DFE
    • About Us
    • Company Milestones and Timeline
    • Testimonials
    • Terms and Conditions of Sale and Shipment
    • 5 Year Warranty
    • Privacy Policy
  • CONTACT US
    • Contact Us
    • Request for Quote
    • Technical Support
    • DFE Representatives
    • Driving Directions
  • HOME

Tech Bulletins & Application Notes

TECH BULLETINS

WHAT IS A TENSION LOAD CELL?

TENSION CONTROL 101: CLOSED-LOOP PID CONTROL

TENSION CONTROL BY ZONE

CONTROLLING INTERMEDIATE TENSION ZONES

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

QUALIFYING THE RIGHT TENSION BRAKING SYSTEM

BETTER WEB PROCESS CONTROL THROUGH TENSION SENSING

APPLICATION NOTES

PREVENT COMMON ROLL WINDING DEFECTS WITH CLOSED-LOOP TENSION CONTROL

IMPROVED QUALITY FOR BLOWN FILM MANUFACTURERS

LOW-COST IMPROVEMENTS FOR TIRE PRODUCERS

REPLACING DANCERS WITH LOAD CELL FEEDBACK TENSION CONTROL

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