Most paper mills use a mechanical tension gauge to measure the tension of Paper Machine Clothing, mostly forming fabrics. When this instrument is not in a perfect condition, it can cause serious problems in running your papermachine. Discover the cause and effect of measuring low tension values.
Read MoreIn this blog article, I focus on the signs and consequences of forming fabrics running at a tension too low for optimal performance of your paper machine.
One of the causes of low tension is improper use of the tension gauge.
Read MoreIn this article, I want to focus on the (im)proper use of the mechanical tension gauge. The basic working principle of any mechanical tensometer is simple: a spring is pushing the sensor bar into the fabric and the actual travel of the sensor bar is converted into a tension reading on the dial.
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