ABB PFCL201 Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells – vertical force measurement

Pressductor PillowBlock Load cells – vertical force measurement

PFCL201

These units are designed for strip tension measurement in applications where it is essential or advantageous to determine the vertical force component.

Machined from a single block of stainless steel, they have exceptionally high tolerance for overloads, shock and impact, in addition to high immunity to dust and corrosion.

The standard construction is of high resistant stainless steel with potted internal components. Mill-duty versions are available for exceptionally hostile environments in i.e. galvanizing or pickling lines.

Properties

Nominal load

(rated capacity)    kN    5.0    10.0    20.0    50.0

Lbs.    1125    2250    4500    11250

Extended load    kN    7.5    15.0    30.0    75.0

Lbs.    1688    3375    6750    16875

Permitted load

Transverse direction    kN    2.5    5.0    10.0    25.0

(horizontal) h=300 mm    Lbs.    563    1125    2250    5625

Overload capacity

Measurement direction

(vertical)    kN    50.0    100.0    200.0    500.0

Lbs.    11250    22500    45000    112500

Transverse direction

(horizontal) h=300 mm    kN    12.5    25.0    50.0    125.0

Lbs.    2815    5625    11250    28125

Deflection    mm    0.02    0.02    0.02    0.02

1/1000 inch    0.8    0.8    0.8    0.8

Spring constant    kN/mm    250    500    1000    2500

1000 Lbs./inch    1430    2860    5720    14300

PFCL201

Pressductor® Technology

The first Pressductor transducer was developed in Västerås, Sweden, in the early 1950’s and patented in 1954.

ABB’s well-known Pressductor® Technology is a measurement principle based on the magnetoelastic effect – the magnetic properties of a material are influenced by the mechanical force applied to it.

When exposed to mechanical force, ABB’s Pressductor transducer produces measurement signals as a result of changes in magnetic fields. (Move your mouse over the illustration to see these changes.) Because these signals are not contingent upon physical movement or deformation, the load cells combine sensitivity with extraordinary tolerance to overloads and virtually no built-in limit to the number of load cycles.

The ABB Pressductor transducers produces high-power, low-impedance AC signals that are very resistant to electrical interference and earth faults.

ABB’s Pressductor transducer stands for unbeatable load cell performance, thanks to its unique combination of accuracy, overload capacity and ability to withstand harsh environments. By using this technology you will achieve higher quality and reliability, especially under demanding conditions.