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The ABB PFTL101A-2.0KN 3BSE004172R1 is a horizontal measuring pillowblock load cell designed to be mounted under roll bearings, where it senses the reaction force proportional to web or strip tension. Its robust stainless steel construction and pressductor principle make it suitable for low tension, heavy rolls, and high-speed operation, especially in the paper and metals industries.

Model: PFTL101A-2.0KN

Part number: 3BSE004172R1

Type: Pressductor® pillowblock load cell, horizontal measuring.

Rated capacity (nominal load): 2.0 kN (≈ 200 kgf).

Measuring range (family): 0.5–20 kN depending on variant.

Overload capacity: Up to 500% of nominal load in the measuring direction (PFTL101 family).

Accuracy class: Typically 0.5% with repeatability error < ±0.05%.

Deflection: About 0.015 mm at nominal load.

Construction: Stainlesssteel body machined from a single block with welded sensor element; connector for pluggable cable on PFTL101A type.

Protection class: Standard version approx. IP65 when correctly installed.

Temperature range (typical PFTL101):

Working: about −10 °C to +105 °C.

Storage: about −40 °C to +105 °C.

Origin / logistics: Made in Sweden; typical gross weight around 10.5 kg for the PFTL101A-2.0KN 3BSE004172R1 unit.

The PFTL101A-2.0KN 3BSE004172R1 uses magneto-elastic Pressductor technology: the load cell’s magnetic properties change with mechanical force, and these changes are converted into an electrical signal proportional to tension. Installed under roll bearings, it measures horizontal forces parallel to the mounting surface; the reaction from the web or strip tension is transferred via the roll and bearings to the load cell. The signal is then fed to ABB tension electronics such as PFEA113 modules, which convert it into DC or fieldbus signals and perform closed-loop tension control.

Typical uses include:

Paper machines (dryers, coaters, calenders, winders).

Metal strip processing lines with heavy rolls and high speed.

Film, foil, and converting applications where consistent web tension is critical.

Mount the PFTL101A-2.0KN 3BSE004172R1 under the roll bearing housing with the specified six fixing screws, ensuring the measuring direction aligns with web tension.

Use the dedicated ABB pluggable connection cable (e.g., 3BSE018741R15/R30/R50) from the connector on the load cell to the junction box or tension electronics unit.

After installation, perform zero and span calibration and verify that measured tension corresponds correctly to process conditions.

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