Description
This paper provides an overview of the evolution of tension control systems, concluding with current process control technologies and future trends. It details the possibilities that exist today to make the best use of slip rings or radio transmission to enable wire tension and auxiliary data communication between the rotating sections of the machine and the stationary control center. As strand tension is a very important factor in wire and cable production, the paper highlights the potential for quality improvement, production rate increase, and scrap reduction.
