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Cygnus Tension Controller
The Cygnus Tension Controller is an advanced, intuitive tension controller in a compact enclosure that's easy to navigate for operators.
VERSATEC Tension Controller
MAGPOWR’s VERSATEC Tension Controller provides ease-of-use and flexibility with its wide range of functions and operating modes, eliminating the need to learn the operation of different controls for different tension zones.
Spyder Plus Tension Controller
The Spyder Plus Tension Controller is MAGPOWR’s cost-effective solution, capable of controlling web tension in closed loop, open loop, unwind, rewind, point-to-point or dancer applications.
IPT-E Current to Pressure Transducer
MAGPOWR’s IPT-E Current to Pressure Transducer is versatile, easy to use and offers a single manifold design for a small size, requiring no calibration so it’s ready to use immediately.
IPT Current to Pressure Transducer
The IPT Current or Voltage to Pressure Transducer offers a single-manifold design that surface mounts inside a machine enclosure in any orientation with no affect on performance. It’s ideal for control applications and is ready to use right away, no calibration required.
IP-80 Current to Pressure Transducer
Get versatility, accuracy, durability and usability with the MAGPOWR IP-80 current-to-pressure transducer.
TC-5
The MAGPOWR TC-5 is a solid state current regulated 90 VDC power supply with four current ranges selected by a simple jumper on the circuit board, as well as reverse current circuitry as a standard feature.
Global Series Brakes
MAGPOWR’s Global Series Magnetic Particle Brakes offer versatility and flexibility, providing a smooth, repeatable, controllable torque independent of speed, suitable for all types of power transmission and tensioning applications.
DTR-65 Digital Tension Readout
The DTR-65 offers the ability to have a tension display on a machine panel with the option to also output a tension reference to a drive or PLC to remotely display or control tension.
Tension Amplifiers
Our DLCA and DLCA-NET Digital Load Cell Amplifiers provide powerful and versatile amplification in a compact enclosure, are easy to use and offer weightless load cell calibration for quick setup times.
Dancer/Follower Arm Control
The MAGPOWR Dancer/Follower Arm Control is easy to mount on a DIN rail and cost-effective, offering superior control performance in both dancer and follower modes.
US-2 Ultrasonic Sensor
Reduce scrap and maximize profits by increasing the accuracy and control of the web with MAGPOWR’s US-2 Ultrasonic Sensor.
Tension Control Accessories
Our wide range of tension control accessories and meters keep you up and running, from digital tension meters to tension readouts and more.
TS Load Cells
TS load cells provide the most consistent tension control regardless of temperature changes. They’re rugged and highly accurate, measuring tension in any unwind, rewind or intermediate web processing application.
GTS Load Cells
MAGPOWR’s GTS Global Load Cell ensures stability and accuracy, allowing tension to be precisely measured and controlled on a roll.
CL Cantilevered Load Cells
The CL Cantilevered Load Cells by MAGPOWR are the most cost-effective on the market, with the unique ability to accept virtually any roll and shaft assembly.
TLC Thin Load Cells
Measure web tension in any unwind, rewind or intermediate web processing application with extreme accuracy and low temperature drift, in a compact enclosure that easily fits in any application with MAGPOWR’s TLC Load Cells.
LC-500G Low Tension Load Cells
MAGPOWR’s LC-500G Low Tension Load Cells are designed to mount easily into almost any single strand installation, employing over 360 degrees of overload protection, preventing the need for recalibration in the event of overload situations.
Foot Mounted Magnetic Particle Brakes
Transform your reliable, durable, foot-mounted MAGPOWR C Series Clutches into brakes with a locking bracket.
B Series Magnetic Particle Brakes
B Series Shaft Mounted Magnetic Particle Brakes give operators high-quality, dependable performance within a simple, durable device that’s easy to install.
Global Series Clutches
MAGPOWR’s Global Series Clutches offer state-of-the-art magnetic particle technology featuring the latest materials and components, modern manufacturing techniques and a sleek design.
Foot Mounted Magnetic Particle Clutches
The cost-effective MAGPOWR C Series Magnetic Particle Clutch is reliable and durable, providing silent operation that’s ideal for cycling and overload applications.
HEB250 High Efficiency Brake
The MAGPOWR HEB250 High Efficiency Brake is a pneumatic tension control brake, ideal for the demands of general converting and corrugating operations, producing higher torque at cooler brake pad temperatures for durability and minimized downtime.
Perma-Tork® Permanent Magnet
MAGPOWR’s innovative Perma-Tork® Permanent Magnet Clutches are capable of producing highly accurate, dependable torque, without the need of an external power source using high-energy, multi-pole magnets.
Cooling Options for Clutches and Brakes
MAGPOWR’s forced air or water cooled clutch and brake options offer 300 - 500 percent additional heat dissipation capacity when needed under slip conditions.
PS-24 & PS-90
MAGPOWR’s PS-24 & PS-90 Power Supplies minimize the drag torque of a clutch/brake, allowing greater controllability in the lowest torque range.
Power Amplifiers For Magnetic Brakes and Clutches
MAGPOWR’s PA-90 and PA-2 Power Amplifiers provide the extra current required for controlling magnetic particle brakes and clutches in any tension control application.