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Strip tension is a major factor in the finished product of metal strip processing. Accurately controlled strip tension results in a better quality product, less waste, improved yield, and faster production machine capability.

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Metals

Benefits of FMS Tension and Web Guiding Systems

Advantages
• Reliability
• Process stability
• Documented quality
• Minimum waste
• Improved amortisation
• No material tear
  Materials
• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Aluminium strips
• Aluminium foil
• Copper
• Other non-ferrous metals
  Processes
• Cold milling
• Levelling
• Pickling
• Painting
• Annealing
• Galvanizing
• Slitting
• De-coiling
• Re-coiling



Metals


  Strip Tension Measurement
The strip tension is measured on an idler roll. Via the wrap angle, the strip tension generates a proportional force whose horizontal or vertical component is measured by the force sensor.


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