Description
ABB PFTL101B 10KN 3BSE004197R1 Product Description
Product Overview
ABB PFTL101B 10KN 3BSE004197R1 is a horizontal force load cell from ABB’s Pressductor® PillowBlock PFTL 101 series, designed primarily for web-tension measurement in industrial production equipment. The ABB PFTL101B 10KN 3BSE004197R1 has a nominal measuring capacity of 10 kN (2,250 lb) and is specifically configured for horizontal force measurement. ABB identifies the standard PFTL 101A/B versions as suitable for accurate measurement in applications such as paper machines, calenders, coaters and winders.
The PFTL101B 10KN ABB uses ABB’s Pressductor® magneto-elastic measurement principle. Instead of relying on conventional strain gauges with significant mechanical deformation, the transducer detects changes in magnetic properties produced by applied mechanical force. This provides high overload capability, low deflection and strong resistance to electrical interference, making it well suited to continuous web-tension measurement in demanding industrial machinery.
For maintenance and replacement applications, ABB PFTL101B 10KN 3BSE004197R1 is particularly valuable where existing tension-measurement systems must be preserved. ABB’s current documentation explicitly identifies 3BSE004197R1 as the ordering number for the PFTL 101B 10.0 kN load cell.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | PFTL101B 10KN 3BSE004197R1 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Type | Pressductor® PillowBlock Load Cell |
| Product Series | PFTL 101 |
| Measurement Direction | Horizontal |
| Nominal Load | 10 kN (2,250 lb) |
| Overload Capacity, Measurement Direction | 50 kN (11,250 lb) |
| Permitted Transverse Load | 30 kN (6,750 lb) |
| Deflection | 0.015 mm |
| Spring Constant | 650 kN/mm |
| Accuracy Class | 0.5% |
| Repeatability Error | < ±0.05% |
| Measurement Technology | Pressductor® magneto-elastic technology |
| Typical Installation | PillowBlock / Machine Roll Bearing Arrangement |
| Primary Application | Web Tension Measurement |
| Protection / Environment | Application-dependent; standard PFTL101B version |
| Ordering Number | 3BSE004197R1 |
ABB’s official PFTL101 documentation lists the 10 kN PFTL 101B with 30 kN permissible transverse load, 50 kN measurement-direction overload capacity, 0.015 mm deflection and 650 kN/mm spring constant. ABB also specifies 0.5% accuracy class and <±0.05% repeatability error for the PFTL101 family.
Main Features and Advantages
Pressductor® Magneto-Elastic Measurement
The core advantage of ABB PFTL101B 10KN 3BSE004197R1 is ABB’s Pressductor® technology. Mechanical force changes the magnetic properties of the sensing material, producing an electrical measurement signal without depending on conventional mechanical strain-gauge deformation. ABB notes that this principle provides high sensitivity, substantial overload tolerance and virtually unlimited load-cycle capability.
10 kN Rated Measuring Capacity
With a nominal capacity of 10 kN, the PFTL101B is positioned for heavier roll and web-tension applications than the 2 kN and 5 kN versions in the same family. ABB’s product documentation confirms the 10 kN PFTL 101B ordering number as 3BSE004197R1, making the complete part number important when selecting a replacement.
PFTL101B
High Overload Capability
The sensor provides a 50 kN overload capacity in the measurement direction, equivalent to five times its nominal 10 kN rating. This provides additional mechanical margin when the machine experiences transient tension peaks, roll disturbances or abnormal loading conditions.
Low Mechanical Deflection
The specified 0.015 mm deflection helps the load cell measure applied force without introducing significant displacement into the machine structure. This characteristic is especially useful in high-speed web-handling equipment where stable mechanical geometry contributes directly to consistent tension measurement.
Strong Electrical Noise Resistance
ABB states that Pressductor transducers generate high-power, low-impedance AC signals that are resistant to electrical interference and earth faults. This characteristic is valuable around large motors, variable-speed drives and other electrically noisy equipment commonly found in paper machines and converting lines.
Designed for High-Speed Web Processes
The PFTL101 PillowBlock family is specifically intended for low-tension measurement involving heavy rolls and high operating speeds. This makes the PFTL101B 10KN ABB particularly suitable for paper machines, calenders, coating machines and winders where stable tension control is essential to product quality.
Easy Lifecycle Matching
ABB documentation clearly distinguishes PFTL 101B variants by nominal capacity and ordering number: 2 kN = 3BSE004185R1, 5 kN = 3BSE004191R1, 10 kN = 3BSE004197R1, and 20 kN = 3BSE004203R1. This makes the complete model and ordering code useful for avoiding incorrect substitutions during maintenance.
Application Fields
ABB PFTL101B 10KN 3BSE004197R1 is primarily used in web-tension measurement systems for the paper and converting industries. On paper machines, the load cell can be installed in PillowBlock roll-bearing arrangements to measure horizontal forces generated by the moving web. The resulting measurement can be supplied to a tension-control system to regulate drive speed, torque or other process parameters.
In calenders and coating machines, the PFTL101B 10KN ABB helps monitor tension around heavy rolls operating at high speed. Accurate force feedback can assist the automation system in maintaining stable web tracking and reducing problems such as wrinkles, web breaks and uneven coating caused by excessive or insufficient tension.
For winders and rewinding equipment, the sensor provides force feedback that can be incorporated into automatic tension-control loops. This is important when processing different paper grades or roll widths because the mechanical loading conditions can change substantially during production.
The sensor can also be used in other continuous-web applications where horizontal force measurement is required, including specialized converting, printing and material-processing machinery. Its overload capacity and resistance to electrical interference make it appropriate for industrial environments containing motors, drives and other sources of electrical noise. ABB specifically identifies PFTL 101A/B as a standard version for paper machines, calenders, coaters and winders.
Related Products
- PFTL 101B-2.0 / 3BSE004185R1 — 2 kN version of the same PFTL 101B family, suitable for lower-force web-tension applications.
- PFTL 101B-5.0 / 3BSE004191R1 — 5 kN version, positioned between the 2 kN and 10 kN models for medium-load applications.
- PFTL 101B-20.0 / 3BSE004203R1 — 20 kN version for higher-force measurement applications.
- PFTL 101BE-10.0 / 3BSE004216R1 — 10 kN mill-duty version with fixed connection cable, intended for demanding environments such as dryer sections.
- PFTL 101BER-10.0 / 3BSE023160R1 — 10 kN acid-resistant version designed for wet-end paper-machine applications.
- PFTL 101A-10.0 — 10 kN PFTL 101A variant for horizontal force measurement; differs from the B-series configuration.
- PFTL 201BER-10.0 / 3BSE023160R1 — Related acid-resistant PillowBlock load-cell configuration for demanding paper-machine environments.
- PFCL 201C-10.0 — ABB Pressductor web-tension load-cell family for related tension-measurement applications.
- PFTL 201C-10.0 — Higher-capacity ABB PillowBlock load-cell family for applications requiring an alternative mechanical configuration.
