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Tension Sensing Rollers

Montalvo’s drop-in, all-in-one tension sensing rollers offer extreme convenience and performance. Combining our industry leading load cell technology with high quality, lightweight rollers that can be customized to your specifications the TSR and LCR help you achieve more.

 

Load Cell Roll Assembly

LCR Load Cell and Roller Assembly’s are designed as drop in replacements of existing rollers to add direct material tension sensing to your application. The LCR provides the ideal tension control solution for performance and convenience.
 

Built to Suit
The LCR is engineered to your exact specifications to fit the needs of your application.

Ultimate Roller Performance
Featuring aluminum tubing ideal for low start-up inertia, the roller is available with extra low drag maintenance free bearings and can be dynamically balanced for speeds up to 1500 fpm

Design Options
Compatible with any ES Load Cell: Dead Shaft/Idler, Live Shaft, Live Roller
Mounting Options: Standard, Flange, Split Pillow Block
Load Ranges: <1lb up to 1,000 lbs
Roll Materials: aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, and more
Surface Finishes: grooved, knurled, and more
Coatings: rubber, plating, hard coat anodized, release, and more

Convenience Defined
Montalvo builds the load cells and the roller, combines them and ships to you ready to drop into your application.

ES Load Cells
100% stainless steel body, IP54 (dust proof) rating, mechanical variance compensation and maximum repeatability, accuracy, and precision.

Industry Leading Sensitivity
The ability for you load cells to detect the slightest changes in tension can be the difference between profit and scrap. Montalvo’s ES Load Cells lead the industry in sensitivity.

Industry Standard Connector
Industry standard M12 4-pin sensor connector gives you more flexibility in your cable choice.

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Tension Sensing Roller
 

TSR Tension Sensing Rollers are an all-in-one, drop-in tension measurement solution combining performance and convenience. Available in standard sizes, and finishes or completely customizable, the TSR is one of the most versatile, performance driven machine components in the industry for both OEM’s and End-Users.
Drop in, Easy Installation

Extremely Sensitive
Sensitivity can mean the difference between profit and scrap. Utilize the industry leader in sensitivity with Montalvo’s strain gauge load cell system.

Lightweight Aluminum Roller
Standard TSR Tension Sensing Rollers utilize an aluminum roller to provide lightweight durable high performance.

Standard Sizes for Shorter Lead Times
TSR Tension Sensing Rollers are available in 2 standard diameters (75mm/3″ and 100mm/4″), and 8 standard lengths.

Diameter and Length Customization – Built to Suit
Custom diameter and length options available. The TSR is built to meet the specific needs of your application.

Multiple Load Ratings
To ensure maximum tension sensing accuracy and precision Montalvo engineers the TSR to meet your specified load rating.

Additional Customization Available
Roll finish, shaft length, shaft diameter, and tap size if a bolt hole is required.