Force Measuring Sensors (Load Cells) for Web Tension Control
All FMS force measuring sensors are characterised by its highest overload protection and its designated accurancy. It's achieved by a mechanical hardstop and four foil-type strain gauges in a full wheatstone bridge configuration. The red point on the outside of the sensor indicates the positive measuring direction.
Some FMS force measuring sensors are also available as vacuum sensors.
LMGZ Force Measuring Bearing
The LMGZ series tension sensors offer the highest accuracy, reliability, and durability in the industry. The ultra flat sensor can be used in the most stringent space conditions.
| Features | Advantages |
| 20 times overload protection | Recalibration is not required |
| Accuracy class 0.3% | Wide measuring capability at high resolution |
| 50:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Stainless steel construction | Corrosion resistant |
C203 Force Measuring Sensor
The dual flexion beam sensors of the C203 series set new benchmarks with regards to precision, reliability and economic efficiency.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | No re-calibration required |
| 20:1 force measuring range | Accuracy class 0.5% |
| Nominal forces 50, 125, 250, 500 and 1000 N | Covers a wide application range |
| Stainless steel sensor, Aluminum Cover | Corrosion resistant, ultra durable |
CA203 Force Measuring Sensor
The CA203 series is made for dead shaft applications. FMS dual flexion beam technology sensors set new benchmarks with regards to precision, reliability and economic efficiency.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | No re-calibration required |
| 20:1 force measuring range | Accuracy class 0.5% |
| Nominal forces 50, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500 N | Covers a wide application range |
| Stainless steel sensor, Aluminum Cover | Corrosion resistant, ultra durable |
F202 Force Measuring Sensor
The F202 Series Force Measuring Sensor is for use in live shaft roller applications where limited space is available. Their slim design provides a new option for accurate web tension measurement on machines where wider sensor designs simply did not fit. The sensor is easily mounted to the machine side frame with two shoulder bolts.
| Features | Advantages |
| Ultra Slim Design | Adaptable in machines with difficult space conditions |
| 30:1 Force Measuring Range | Accurate measurements also at low loads |
| Accuracy Class 0.3% | Highly linear measuring characteristic |
| Nominal Forces 50, 125, 250, 500 and 1000 N | Covers a wide application range |
| Stainless Steel Sensor, Aluminium Cover | Corrosion resistant, ultra durable |
FA202 Force Measuring Sensor with Dead Shaft Adapter
The FA202 Series Force Measuring Sensor is for use in dead shaft roller applications where limited space is available. The slim sensor design provides a new option for accurate web tension measurement on machines where wider sensor designs simply will not fit. The range of adapters covers the most popular shaft diameters.
| Features | Advantages |
| Ultra Slim Design | Adaptable in machines with difficult space conditions |
| 30:1 Force Measuring Range | Accurate measurements also at low loads |
| Accuracy Class 0.3% | Highly linear measuring characteristic |
| Nominal Forces 50, 125, 250, 500 and 1000 N | Covers a wide application range |
| Stainless Steel Sensor, Aluminium Cover | Corrosion resistant, ultra durable |
LMGZ.D Double Range Force Measuring Bearing
The LMGZ.D double range force measuring bearing sensors offer the highest accuracy, reliability, and durability in the industry. Especially when processing widest kinds and widths of materials.
| Features | Advantages |
| Measurable tension range 1:200 | Widest measuring range available at high resolution |
| Overload protection 10 times the rated high the nominal force | Recalibration is not required |
| Nominal forces from 33N-6000N | Sizes available for every application |
| Stainless steel sensor | Corrosion resistant |
CZ205 Force Measuring Journal
The force measuring journals of the CZ 205 Series undertake the tension measurement in all kinds of continuous material processing applications.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | No recalibration required |
| 20 : 1 force measuring range | Wide measuring range at high resolution |
| Nominal forces 50, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500 N | Covers a wide application range |
| Stainless steel sensor, aluminium cover | Corrosion resistant, ultra durable |
UMGZ Force Measuring Bearing Block
The UMGZ force measuring blocks are ruggedly constructed, accurate and very reliable. They are used in normal and dry ambient conditions.
| Features | Advantages |
| Overload protection, 10-times nominal measuring force | No recalibration required |
| Nominal forces of 0,5-100 kN | Nominal forces suitable for all uses |
| Stainless steel force sensors | Permanently corrosion-resistant |
SMGZ Force Measuring Bearing Block
SMGZ force sensors are used in difficult ambient conditions, e.g. hydrocarbon media like, rolling oils or in high temperatures environments. They can be used in virtually any metal strip process.
| Features | Advantages |
| Overload protection, 10-times nominal measuring force | No recalibration required |
| Nominal forces of 2-100 kN | Nominal forces suitable for all uses |
| Stainless steel force sensors | Permanently corrosion-resistant |
| Protection class IP67 | High level of operational safety |
PMGZ Force Measuring Bearing Block
These force sensors are perfect for difficult ambient conditions, e.g. cooling water, wet paperpulp, high temperatures, humidity, acids and bases. They can be used in virtually any wet environment.
| Features | Advantages |
| Overload protection, 10-times nominal measuring force | No recalibration required |
| Nominal forces of 2-100 kN | Nominal forces suitable for all uses |
| Stainless steel force sensors | Permanently corrosion-resistant |
| High temoerature up to 120°C | Large application range |
IMGZ Series Force Measuring Roller
The measuring sensors are integrated in the roller and measure the forces which are acting on the roller in an accuratly and effective manner.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | Recalibration is not required |
| 50:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Nominal forces from 200-3000N | Sizes available for every application |
| Stainless steel sensor | Corrosion resistant, ultra-durable |
| Sensor integrated in roller with only one electrical connection | Easy mounting and connection |
RMGZ900 Force Measuring Roller
The RMGZ900 series force measuring rollers are designed as self contained cantilever mount sensors that minimise machine space requirements in continuous material processing applications.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | Recalibration is not required |
| 50:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Parallel plane / double flexion beam design | Material position and measurement consistent |
| Stainless steel sensor, anodised roller | Corrosion resistant, ultra-durable |
| Roller length up to 800mm | Wide variety of sizes available |
RMGZ900mini Force Measuring Roller
The RMGZ900mini series sensors are designed as self contained cantilever mount sensors that minimise machine space requirements in narrow material processing applications.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | Recalibration is not required |
| 50:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Parallel plane / double flexion beam design | Material position and measurement consistent |
| Stainless steel sensor, anodised roller | Corrosion resistant, ultra-durable |
| Roller length up to 100mm | Wide variety of sizes available |
RMGZ100 Force Measuring Roller
FMS force measuring rollers of the RMGZ100 series are used to measure the tension in ropes, cables, wires and narrow web materials.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | No recalibration required |
| 20:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Nominal forces from 3-300 N | Size available for every application |
| Lifetime lubricated ball bearings | No maintenance necessary |
RMGZ300 Force Measuring Roller
The RMGZ 300 Series force measuring roller is used to measure the tension in wires, cables and similar materials. This dedicated measuring roller family was developed to work in rotating applications with high revolutions.
| Features | Advantages |
| Engineered to work in high revolution applications | Resistant against Centrifugal and Coriolis forces |
| 10 times overload protection | No recalibration required |
| 20: 1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Nominal forces from 50 – 1000 N | Sizes available for every application |
RMGZ800 Force Measuring Roller
FMS force measuring rollers of the RMGZ800 series are used to measure the tension in ropes, cables, wires and narrow web materials - made for higher forces and stability
| Features | Advantages |
| Medium to high tension force (100-8000 N) | Wide material processing range |
| 10 times overload protection | Recalibration is not required |
| 50:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Lifetime lubricated ball bearings | No maintenance necessary |
RMGZ400 / 600 Force Measuring Roller
FMS force measuring rollers of the RMGZ400/600 series are used to measure the tension in ropes, cables, wires and narrow web materials.
| Features | Advantages |
| Nominal forces from 60-4000 N | Wide material processing range |
| 10 times overload protection | Recalibration is not required |
| 50:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Lifetime lubricated ball bearings | No maintenance necessary |
CR Force Measuring Roller
The force measuring rollers of the CR 208, CR 210 and CR 212 Series are ideal devises to measure tensions in wires, cables and narrow flat materials.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | No recalibration required |
| 20:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring range at high resolution |
| Nominal forces 50, 125, 250, 500, 1000, 1500 N | Covers a wide application range |
| Stainless steel sensor, Aluminium Cover | Corrosion resistant, ultra durable |
DMGZ Load Cell
The DMGZ300 series load cells measure force in the direction of the center axis of the sensor.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | Recalibration is not required |
| 20:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Stainless steel sensor, aluminium sleeve | Corrosion resistant, ultra-durable |
| Compact design | Easy mounting with minimal space required |
AMGZ Series Force Measuring Journal
The AMGZ Series sensors are designed as dead shaft sensors to allow easy roller change in continuous material processing applications.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | No recalibration required |
| 20:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Nominal forces from 100 - 2250 N | Sizes available for every application |
| Stainless steel sensor, single bolt mounting | Corrosion resistant, ultra-durable, user friendly |
ZMGZ Force Measuring Journal
The ZMGZ series force measuring journals are used to measure the tension in continuous material processing. Force measuring journals are utilized with rollers that have an internal bearing. A bearing mounts to the bearing seat of the load cell and fits inside the roller.
| Features | Advantages |
| 10 times overload protection | No recalibration required |
| 20:1 force measuring range | Wide measuring capability |
| Nominal forces from 100-3000N | Sizes available for every application |
| Stainless steel sensor | Corrosion resistant, ultra durable |
