SubscribeExcellence in converting means precise, fast, reliable, and economical processing. An important way to gain speed, reduce waste, minimize downtime, and maximize product quality is to measure and control tension throughout the web – from payoff to take-up.
A recognized specialist for high-quality tension measuring and control systems is the Swiss company FMS (Force Measuring Systems). FMS systems are ideal for all sorts of converting machines for papers, fabrics, plastics or metals - from 5cm to 1.60 meters wide, from low to high tension, and up to very high processing rates.
FMS offers a wide range of tension control components designed specifically for the converting industry. The range includes a well-rounded assortment of force sensors, electronic relay and control units, and web guides and detectors. These matching components can be custom configured into closed-loop tension control systems to optimize any converting line.
The components are all designed and produced in Switzerland by FMS. High quality is ensured by meticulous design, first-rate materials, careful manufacturing, and thorough testing of every unit before it leaves the factory (with a test certificate). The high quality pays off in the converting plant: the systems are second to none in terms of reliability, accuracy, durability, effectiveness, and ease of use and maintenance.
FMS force sensors are extremely robust. They are made of stainless steel and feature built-in mechanical overload protection for forces 20 times greater than the nominal capacity (unmatched in the industry). Yet these sensors are accurate (+/- 0.3%). They incorporate foil-type strain gauges installed in a full whetstone bridge configuration. Technical performance is impressive: millisecond response, compact design, maintenance-free operation and long service life.