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Checking the tension of a conveyor belt

  • Inexpensive sensor solution
  • Available as product bundle with instrumentation amp
  • Load cell can be used in the harshest industrial environments
  • Sensor can be replaced quickly
  • Drive monitoring and emergency-stop in event of belt tear

Task

The tension of a conveyor belt used in an extremely harsh industrial environment needs to be monitored. If the force signal drops below a reference value or the belt fails, the drive is switched off immediately and an alarm is output.

Products used

8532

A low-cost pressure load cell with IN-LINE amplifier - cost-efficient, compact and versatile!

8532