Tension_Brakes

Features

Isolates tension

fluctuations common to
dual flyer payoffs

Polycarbonate window

for operator visibility
and protection

Bonded and grounded

rubber liner on capstan
wheel

Regulated pneumatic

cylinder for belt
tensioning

Special composite

endless belt

Wire entry height 30’

(760mm)

Wire exit height 42-1/4”

(1070mm)

Door interlock to

prevent access while in
run mode

Manually adjustable

tension setting via
Potentiometer

Remote / Local start /

stop capability

Tension Brakes are designed to maintain constant
tension throughout a vast range of applications and
process speeds. The system includes a mini belt wrap
capstan, an AC Drive, AC Motor, and a start-stop
pushbutton control station with a potentiometer to
adjust the running tension.

The unit provides user access to adjust the desired
tension but does not display the actual running tension
of the wire. There is no tension transducer installed to
measure the actual running tension of the wire or cable.
Tension is adjusted by use of a potentiometer
adjustment of the torque reference to the AC drive and
motor.

The Belt Wrap Capstan system reduces tension spikes
without inducing secondary oscillations to the wire
exiting the capstan wheel. These features all contribute
to the elimination of the tension variation due to
whipping fluctuations common to dual flyer payoffs.