Digital-Electronic Tensioning Systems

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).

• Totally enclosed cabinet.
• Standard configuration: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 spools.
• Compact design for limited floor space environments.
• Requires 120V electrical service and 90 psi air supply.
• Optional: Fully air conditioned to control temperature and humidity.
• Remote operator control through McClean Anderson Accustrand software.

• 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.

• Creel is mounted to powered carriage that runs on a series of guide rails. Creel carriage is slaved to the Filament Winding Machines horizontal carriage axis.

• Totally enclosed cabinet.

• Standard configuration: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 spools.

• Requires 90 psi air supply. Electrical requirement is fed through the Filament Winding Machine.

• Optional: Fully air conditioned to control temperature and humidity.

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.