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Digital-Electronic Fiber Tensioning

McClean Anderson’s Digital-Electronic Tensioning Systems provide the optimum method available for precision fiber dispensing. Tensioning Systems are available in a range of configurations customized to meet your needs. Standard tension range is from 1 lbf to 20 lbf [4.5N to 90 N]. Digital-Electronic Tensioning Systems can be incorporated into free standing or slaved creel systems.

 
 
         
     Features
  • Standard Tension range < 1 lbf to 20 lbf [4.5 N to 90 N].
  • Static accuracy better than 5%.
  • Servo Control with unlimited take-up.
  • Tension data logging.
  • Automatic compensation for spool size, weight and speed.
  • Configurable, automatic motor and system stop on fiber break.
  • Pneumatic chucks ease in load-unload of material.
  • Accommodates 3” [76 mm] core outside pull materials.
 ** Contact McClean Anderson for further assistance with high -acceleration
    tensioning applications (e.g. irregular shaped, high speed winds).

Fiber Load Cells

 

Electronic Tensioning Brochure

 
 

Free Standing and Slaved Fiber Creels

  • Compact design for limited floor space environments.

  • Control and configuration at creel control interface via keypad and LCD screen.

  • Spools can be independently configured.

  • Independent tension control and viewing of each spool.

  • Remote operator control through McClean Anderson Accustrand software
 
Free Standing Electronic Fiber Creel
Slaved Electronic Fiber Creel
 
 
       Flexible Operator Interface 
  • Remote operator control through the Flexwind control or through creel control interface via keypad and LCD screen.
  • Programmable control embedded into winding programs via Flexwind and Coordinator software.
  • Independent tension control of each spool.
  • Real-time, high precision, actual tension display at unit and remote Flexwind control.
  • Real-time, actual tension data logging.

Electronic Tensioner User Interface located on Fiber Creel