In the press section of a paper press machine, large rollers compress the paper web to remove water and form a consistent sheet. Maintaining the correct roll force is critical. The wrong amount of force can lead to poor sheet formation, while excessive force can crush fibers, cause sheet breaks, or damage rolls and bearings. Without accurate force measurement at the roll supports, operators cannot reliably control or balance the applied load.
Interface suggested installing PBLC2 Pillow Block Load Bearing Load Cells, a direct replacement for standard pillow block bearings supporting the press rollers. This sensor measures the force applied through the roller shaft in real time. components from overload conditions. The data is then transmitted wirelessly to the WTS-BS-6 Wireless Telemetry Dongle Base Station and the WTS-BS-1-HA Wireless Handheld Display for multiple transmitters, where data can be displayed, graphed, and logged on the customer’s PC or laptop.
Operators can maintain stable, controlled compression during paper press operation. They were able to monitor and limit excessive loads, prevent premature wear or damage to rolls and bearings, all while improving overall process stability.
