Description
The ABB PFTL101B (Part Number 3BSE004191R1) is a high-precision Pressductor® tension load cell designed for web tension measurement in demanding industrial processes. Featuring a robust 5.0 kN capacity, this load cell is engineered to provide accurate, reliable force measurement in applications such as paper mills, printing presses, and metal processing lines. Its unique electromagnetic operating principle ensures exceptional durability, immunity to overload, and stability in harsh, high-temperature, or moisture-rich environments.

ABB PFTL101B 2.0KN
Key Technical Specifications
- Load Capacity: 5.0 kN (kiloneutrons) nominal load rating
- Operating Principle: Pressductor® technology (based on the magneto-elastic effect)
- Accuracy: Extremely high linearity and repeatability for precise web tension control
- Overload Protection: Designed to withstand significant mechanical overloads without recalibration
- Temperature Resistance: High thermal stability for consistent performance across varied ambient conditions
- Mounting: Compact and easy-to-install design for horizontal or vertical force measurement
- Material: Corrosion-resistant construction suitable for challenging industrial atmospheres
- Output Signal: Reliable analog signal transmission for integration into tension control systems
- Maintenance: Maintenance-free design, significantly reducing downtime in continuous operations
- Application Environment: Optimized for paper, plastic, foil, and metal web tensioning
Related ABB Pressductor® Series Model Recommendations
For comprehensive tension control and monitoring across your production lines, consider these related models from the ABB web tension measurement family:
- PFTL101B 0.5KN: Lower capacity variant for fine web tension applications.
- PFTL101B 2.0KN: Mid-range capacity load cell for versatile web processing.
- PFTL101B 10KN: High-capacity model for heavy-duty metal or thick-film processing.
- PFCL201: Compact load cell series for specialized narrow-web machines.
- PFTL201: Heavy-duty load cell for extremely high-tension requirements.
- PFEA111: Compact, DIN-rail mounted tension electronics for simple applications.
- PFEA112: Advanced tension electronics with fieldbus communication (e.g., PROFIBUS).
- PFEA113: High-performance tension electronics with expanded I/O and configuration options.
- PFBM series: Specialized mounting accessories for Pressductor load cells.
- PFSL series: Lateral force measuring load cells for precise web guidance.



