Features
- Compact 4 cubic inch design
- Four models with capacity ranges up to 500 pounds
- Up to 3 volt DC output direct from the transducer
- 1000% overload protection
- Single-bolt mounting allows tension range to be adjusted over a four to one range. This permits the tension cell to be rotated to obtain the maximum electrical output signal, under widely varying forces of strip tension and tare weight.
- Integral bearing or bushing to accommodate rotating or non-rotating roll, pulley, or sheave applications
- Made in the U.S.A.
| Series | Model | Shaft | Mounting | Max Load Capacity (lbs.)* | Max Output/Unit (VDC) | Capacity & Dimensions | Model Drawing** | Manual |
| 30 | A30 | Sheave/Pulley | Sheave/Pulley | 500 | 3 | Series 20 Model BB20 | TBD | Series 30 Type A & D Manual |
| 30 | B30 | Non-Rotating | Wall | 500 | 3 | Series 20 Model BC20 | TBD | Series 20 Type B & C Manual |
| 30 | BC36 | Non-Rotating | High Base | 500 | 3 | Series 30 Model BC36 | TBD | Series 36 Type B & C Manual |
| 30 | BC37 | Non-Rotating | Low Base | 500 | 3 | Series 30 Model BC37 | TBD | Series 37 Type B & C Manual |
| 30 | C30 | Rotating | Pillow Block | 500 | 3 | Series 30 Model C30 | TBD | Series 30 Type B & C Manual |
| 30 | D30 | Cantilever | Cantilever | 500 | 3 | Series 30 Model D30 | TBD | Series 30 Type A & D Manual |
*The Maximum Load Capacity is based off the resultant load and not the Web Tension. Please use our sizing software (add link) or contact one of our engineers to walk you through sizing your load cell. You can also use our Application Data Sheet (link) and email to
**Other drawing formats available. Please note that dimensions are not exact.
Comptrol Series 30 Tensioncells are available in four configurations.
Type A30 - Tensioncells are designed to be used with a single pulley or sheave, for measuring tension on single strand — wire, cable or filament
Type B30 - Tensioncells are designed for use in NON-ROTATING shaft installations. A self-aligning shaft clamp assures proper alignment of the measuring roll, when the Tensioncells are bolted in the side frame of the machine. Type "B" cells are supplied in matched pairs, one to be mounted at each end of the measuring roll. Note that the cell marked "W2" is a mirror image of "W1." W2 allows thermal expansion of the shaft.
Type C30 - Tensioncells are intended for Rotating shaft installations. They are supplied with self-aligning ball bearings to assure positive alignment of the measuring roll. Type "C" Tension-cells are supplied in matched pairs, one to be mounted at each end of the tension measuring roll. Note that the cell marked "W2" is a mirror image of "W1." W2 is designed to permit thermal expansion of the mating shaft.
Type D30 - Tensioncells are available for cantilevered application up to 18" in length. These are Type "A" Tensioncells where the body has been ground to provide an absolute
perpendicular position for the cantilevered shaft. Please contact Comptrol for cantilevered shaft Tensioncells.
TYPE B - Bearing in Roll - Nonrotating Shaft
Self-aligning Shaft Mounts in Tensioncells
TYPE C - Self Aligning Bearings - Rotating Shaft