ABB PFCL201CE 10KN 3BSX105983-100 Pressductor® Curved Plate Force Sensor

The ABB PFCL201CE (Part Number: 3BSX105983-100) is a high-precision Pressductor® PillowBlock Load Cell designed specifically for vertical force measurement. 

It is widely used in strip and web tension applications within the steel, paper, and textile industries where accuracy and extreme durability are required.

The "CE" designation identifies it as a Mill-Duty version, featuring a fixed connection cable protected by a robust hose,

 making it ideal for harsh environments such as paper machine wet ends or pickling lines.

Technical Parameter Table

Product Advantages and Features

Pressductor® Technology: Unlike strain gauges, this uses magnetic field changes. It involves no physical movement or deformation, leading to virtually infinite fatigue life.

Exceptional Ruggedness: Machined from a single solid block of stainless steel, it is highly resistant to shock, vibration, and extreme overloads (up to 1.000% of nominal load).

Mill-Duty Design (CE): Specifically built to withstand dust, moisture, and corrosive chemicals common in industrial process lines.

High Impedance Signal: Produces a high-power AC signal that is extremely resistant to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and earth faults.

Zero Drift: Offers superior long-term stability with negligible calibration requirements compared to traditional load cells.

Application Cases

Paper Industry: Measuring felt and wire tension in the "wet end" of paper machines where moisture is constant.

Steel & Metals: Monitoring strip tension in cold rolling mills, galvanizing lines, and annealing furnaces.

Textiles: Ensuring uniform tension during high-speed dyeing or coating processes.

Converting Lines: Used in plastic film or foil production to prevent strip breaks and ensure product quality.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation

Surface Preparation: The mounting base and the surface under the bearing housing must be flat to within 0.05 mm. Do not use shims directly above or below the load cell.

Orientation: The load cell measures force in one specific vertical direction. Ensure the arrow/marking aligns with the resultant force of the web tension.

Torque: Use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten the four mounting screws according to the manual's specifications (typically high-strength bolts are required).

Alignment: Ensure the measuring roll is dynamically balanced and the load cells at both ends are at the same height.

Maintenance

General Cleaning: Periodically remove debris from the gap between the load cell and the base to ensure the force path remains unobstructed.

Cable Inspection: Check the protective hose for mechanical wear or chemical degradation.

Recalibration: Due to the Pressductor technology, mechanical wear is non-existent;

 however, electronic zero-point checks are recommended during annual shutdowns via the PFEA Tension Electronics unit.

Related Models in the Same Series

PFCL201C: Standard version with a pluggable Cannon connector.

PFCL201CD: Version with an acid-proof cable gland and PTFE-insulated cable.

PFTL201 Series: Designed for horizontal force measurement (instead of vertical).

PFEA111 / PFEA112: The corresponding tension electronics/controllers used to process the PFCL201 signal.