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      • Model [C] Series Tension Transducer / Load Cell
        • Model C Bushings
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      • [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
      • Nonwoven Fabric Tension Control
      • Printing Press Tension Control
      • Rotary Die Cutting Tension Control
      • Sandwich Structured Composites Tension Control
      • Slitter-Rewinder Tension Control
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      • Flexible Solar Mfg
      • Nonwoven Fabrics
      • 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
      • Tension Load Cell Sizing Calculators
      • 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
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  • ABOUT DFE
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    • Testimonials
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  • CONTACT US
    • Contact Us
    • Request for Quote
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    • DFE Representatives
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  • HOME
  • 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
      • Nonwoven Fabric 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
      • Nonwoven Fabrics
      • 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
      • Tension Load Cell Sizing Calculators
      • 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

HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE PERFORMANCE OF TA500 LOAD CELL AMPLIFIERS

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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