Wichita Clutch Div. Warner Electric
South Beloit, IL 61080
Jun 14, 2007 AquaMaKKs(TM) water-cooled clutches and brakes provide accurate torque control for constant tensioning for continuous slip tension applications in oil and gas, metal processing and forming, forestry, and marine deck machinery. Use of minimal parts facilitates installation and maintenance, while materials of construction and finishes provide protection in challenging environments. Water jacket design promotes heat absorption and torque stability, optimizing heat dissipation.

MAGPOWR
Oklahoma City, OK 73114
Jun 05, 2007 Designed to prevent surprise problems, Smart Brake includes pad wear indicators that call attention to brake pads only when they need to be changed, eliminating common practice of changing all brake pads at regular intervals, regardless of wear. Heat detection features identify signs of overheating, and can automatically activate fans to dissipate heat, without operator intervention. Guard design dissipates heat, while allowing access to brake pads.

Andantex USA, Inc.
Wanamasa, NJ 07712
Apr 24, 2007 Digital controller, Merobel DGT300, provides regulation capabilities for printing, labeling, and converting machinery. Employing Windows-based software, unit contains programming options such as inertia compensation, taper adjustment, on-the-fly management of web turrets, and E-stop torque control in proportion to set point. Solution, operable in closed- as well as open-loop modes, contains 5 built-in memories and one integral power supply.

Azonic Products, Inc.
Albion, NE 68620
Nov 25, 2005 Controlled remotely by existing winder controller, Switchable Tension Stepper, Model 300 allows user to set up to 4 predetermined tension levels that adjust automatically during winding cycle. Users can accelerate coil winding at one tension level, then adjust to another tension level for regular winding speed, and use another tension level for deceleration and tapping. Model 300 retrofits to existing tensioners including Models 30-40G, 30-350G, and 30-700G.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Jun 21, 2005 GLT Web Tension Systems measure winding, rewinding, slitting, coating, laminating, and printing zones to ensure optimal performance. Products combine PS-1010T tension transmitter with galvanically isolated 0–10 V, 4–20 mA output signals and GLT Transducers with rated output of 2.000 mV/V ±0.25%. Available in 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 lb ratings, GLT transducers feature full Wheatstone-Bridge, temperature-compensated, SR-4 strain gage construction.

Hardy Instruments, Inc.
San Diego, CA 92123 1825
Nov 05, 2004 Suited for web and strand processing applications, controller uses strain gage and LVDT load cells to measure actual tension of product. It comes with dual 4-20 ma output and Ethernet TCP/IP interface, and features WAVERSAVER, which ignores machine vibration to provide accurate signal; C2 electronic calibration; and automatic backup of configuration data. Users can interact with process via keypad, plant network, Palm PDA, or over plant network.

Dover Flexo Electronics, Inc.
Rochester, NH 03867
Mar 15, 2004 TensionManager™ Control Module consists of single-board, DIN-rail mountable, digital tension controller supported by specialized option modules such as TLS (Tension Limit Switch) for web break detection. Slim profile enables unit to fit into machine control panels, and PCLink™ Software allows for configuration, monitoring, and diagnostics. Features include store/recall for 10 job setups, taper by external diameter input, and soft start capabilities.

Nexen Group, Inc.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Mar 01, 2004 Series SA and TA are Straight and Tapered-Bore Brakes that provide thermal dissipation and tension control for unwind brake applications. Air pressure is supplied to increase or decrease brake torque during unwind process of paper, film, foil, or fabric. High temperature O-rings and bearings allow units to run at max thermal capacity. Self-contained SA brakes are fully-assembled and mounted onto unwind shaft. Series TA brakes use standard QD® bushing for mounting.

Polyclutch Corp., Div. of Custom Products Corp.
North Haven, CT 06473
Jan 06, 2004 Electro Slip Clutch offers continuous or intermittent slip with up to 30 million cycles. Torque is gradually applied and electrically controlled, enabling change during operation. No suddenly applied load is transmitted through mechanism, reducing shock and making unit suited for design engineering applications such as tension control on wire, film thread, and paper.

Nexen Group, Inc.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Dec 04, 2003 Offered as pre-configured system that maintains steady web tension, RSD250 Dancer Unwind Package contains RSD250 controller, EN50 pressure converter, air filter, DPS60 dancer position sensor, and all cables and air line tubing. Controller uses air pressure to increase/decrease pneumatic brake torque, allowing dancer roller to remain at mid-travel position. User can set RSD250 for momentary or maintained start/stop signal, adapting to any tension situation.

Nexen Group, Inc.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Nov 19, 2003 Model BTBA features 3-part system for maximum heat capacity. Integral fan works with finned rotor to cool brake, while open guard allows heat to dissipate away from machine. Cross drilled holes in rotor further increase air flow. Unit retrofits shaft-mounted brakes with straight bore requiring no flange. Applications include paper and plastic film converting, corrugating, and labeling and printing.

Nexen Group, Inc.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Apr 10, 2003 Microprocessor-based RSD200 Dancer Arm Controller incorporates adaptive control algorithm and maintains constant tension by compensating for tension disturbances. PC-based setup and calibration eliminates need for potentiometers and manual adjustments. Automatic, closed-loop system includes digital dancer position controller, EN50 electro-pneumatic transducer, DPS 30 or 60 dancer position sensor, and power supply.

Dover Flexo Electronics, Inc.
Rochester, NH 03867
Sep 26, 2002 MAC MultiAmplifier Card and IMUX Tension Multiplexer provide multi-point tension monitoring. MAC amplifies signals from up to 8 tension transducers or load cells, and supplies corresponding number of 0 to 10 Vdc signals. Signals may be used as inputs to drives, PLCs, or other control devices. Additional 0 to 1 mA or 0 to l00 microA signal is supplied as meter output. IMUX can select and display up to 32 inputs from MACs or other tension amplifier devices.

Double E Co., Inc.
West Bridgewater, MA 02379
Jul 29, 2002 Double E/Re Eleflex magnetic particle brake provides quick-response tension control for light-tension applications. Low-voltage 24 Vdc operation presents no safety hazards. Mega Controller connects to powder brake without current regulator. Three push-button keyboard allows easy programming of 40 functions. Three independent PID settings allow controller to have different set-ups for running, acceleration, and deceleration modes.

Spiroflow Systems, Inc.
Monroe, NC 28110
Jun 11, 2002 Tensioning and monitoring device reduces running costs and increases wire-rope life by up to 40%. It can be fitted to most major makes of aero-mechanical conveyors.

Dover Flexo Electronics, Inc.
Rochester, NH 03867
Mar 14, 2002 SmartWeb(TM) digital dancer arm controller manages tension on converting and winding machinery or web presses where process is intermittent and web slack take-up is needed. It can calculate instantaneous torque requirements based on fixed and variable rotating inertia, and automatically optimizes and refines itself as machine runs. Controller works with pneumatic, magnetic particle, or electromagnetic brakes, or with electric motor controls.

Nexen Group, Inc.
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Mar 14, 2002 Dancer Control System includes RSD100 digital dancer position controller, EN50 electro-pneumatic transducer, DPS 30 or 60 dancer position sensor, and power supply. RSD 100 interfaces with brake, clutch or motor drive to provide stable web tension. Dancer position sensors accurately measure rotational movement of dancer arm. EN50 electro-pneumatic transducer allows RSD to interface directly with air engaged brakes/clutches.