ABB PFTL201D 100KN 3BSE008922R0100 | Pressductor Horizontal Pillow Block Load Cell for Web Tension

Description

Product Core Brief

• Model: PFTL201D-100.0
• Order Code: 3BSE008922R0100
• Brand: ABB
• Series: Pressductor® Pillow Block Load Cells
• Core Function: Horizontal web tension load cell for ABB Millmate tension measurement systems
• Product Type: Pillow Block Load Cell / Horizontal Tension Sensor
• Key Specs: 100.0 kN nominal load | Pressductor piezomagnetic technology | cylindrical plug connector | horizontal measurement direction | typical companion units: PFEA111 / PFEA112 / PFEA113 tension electronics
• Condition: New Original / New Surplus (verify per listing)

Key Technical Specifications

Note: Public aftermarket listings sometimes attach generic 4–20 mA, Modbus, or strain-gauge descriptions to PFTL201D, but the genuine ABB Pressductor version outputs a low-impedance AC signal that must be processed by compatible tension electronics. Exact overload capacity, spring constant, deflection, and environmental rating should be confirmed against the nameplate and ABB datasheet before commissioning.

Product Introduction

The ABB PFTL201D-100.0 (3BSE008922R0100) is a 100 kN Pressductor Pillow Block load cell designed for horizontal web tension measurement. It is installed between the measuring roll bearing housing and the machine frame, converting the horizontal force component generated by web tension into a measurable signal.

It uses ABB’s Pressductor piezomagnetic technology, which produces a high-power, low-impedance AC signal that is inherently resistant to electrical interference and ground faults. Because the measurement principle does not rely on mechanical deformation or moving parts, the sensor maintains long-term stability and tolerates repeated overload without significant drift.

This 100.0 kN version is typically used in heavy-duty applications including steel strip processing lines, paper machines, calenders, winders, metal foil and film converting lines, and other applications where high tension levels must be measured at high operating speeds. It is commonly paired with ABB PFEA111, PFEA112, or PFEA113 tension electronics to form a complete tension control loop.

For MRO buyers, PFTL201D-100.0 is typically replaced when a tension system shows unstable readings, zero drift, sensor open/short alarms, or physical damage to the load cell body or cable. Because the order code 3BSE008922R0100 corresponds specifically to the 100.0 kN D-series unit, it should not be substituted with 50.0 kN or other variants without recalibration and system verification.

QA & Testing SOP

1. Nameplate verification — Confirm PFTL201D-100.0 and full order code 3BSE008922R0100.
2. Visual inspection — Check the load cell body, mounting holes, cylindrical connector, and sealing for mechanical damage or corrosion.
3. Coil resistance check — Measure excitation and signal coil resistance against ABB reference values.
4. Insulation test — Verify insulation between coils and the load cell body.
5. Zero signal check — With no load applied, confirm a stable baseline signal.
6. System integration test — Install with PFEA111/112/113, set Nominal Load to 100.0 kN, and verify stable tension readings after tare compensation.
7. Direction verification — Confirm that applied force produces a positive tension signal; reverse signal wires if necessary.

All units ship in anti-static/anti-shock packaging. A test log can be provided on request.

Installation Pitfalls & Guide

Match the 100.0 kN rating. 3BSE008922R0100 is the 100.0 kN version. Replacing it with a 50.0 kN or other lower-rated unit will cause incorrect scaling and possible overload alarms.

Confirm D / DE / DER variant. Standard PFTL201D uses a cylindrical plug connector; DE/DER variants offer fixed cable configurations for harsher environments. Do not assume environmental rating from the base model alone.

Install in the correct measuring direction. PFTL201D is a horizontal load cell. Vertical installations require PFCL-type cells.

Tare the roll weight. The measuring roll and bearing weight must be compensated in the PFEA/PFEL electronics so that only web tension is measured.

Set Nominal Load correctly. In PFEA111/112/113, set Nominal Load to 100.0 kN to match the load cell rating.

Protect signal wiring. Keep sensor cables away from power cables and VFD outputs to avoid induced interference.

Replacement steps:

1. Lock out the line and relieve mechanical load from the roll.
2. Photograph wiring and note coil terminal assignments.
3. Remove the old load cell and inspect mounting surfaces.
4. Install the replacement PFTL201D-100.0 with proper alignment.
5. Reconnect wiring and verify coil resistance.
6. Power up the PFEA/PFEL unit, set parameters, tare the roll weight, and validate tension readings.

Technical FAQ

.0 the samL201D-50.0? No. 3BSE008922R0100 is the 100.0 kN version; the 50.0 kN version carries a different suffix code. They are not directly interchangeable without recalibration.

Does this sensor output 4–20 mA directly? No. The PFTL201D is a Pressductor piezomagnetic load cell that outputs a low-impedance AC signal. It requires compatible tension electronics (PFEA/PFEL series) to convert the signal into a usable tension value or analog output.

What is the overload capacity? Pressductor technology inherently tolerates high overload (typically 300%–1000% of nominal depending on the type) without permanent damage. Exact figures should be confirmed against the ABB datasheet for PFTL201D.

What companion electronics does it work with? It is compatible with ABB PFEA111, PFEA112, PFEA113 tension electronics and PFEL111/112/113 measurement units.

Do you stock single units? Yes. Single units are available for MRO replacement; matched pairs and project quantities can be quoted on request.