• Squeegee or Wringer Rolls• Cleaning Lines• Galvanizing Lines• Pickling Lines• Paint Lines• Annealing Lines• Slitting Lines• Pinch Rolls at Hatmill Coilers• Leveling Lines• Back Pressure Measurements

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Key Features appl ications• Displays the roll nip pressure profile in real-time• Captures and saves data for further analysis• Can be used in both vertical and horizontal pass lines• Wirelessly transmits data from between the rolls to the computer• Accurately collects data in less than a minute • Ultra-thin, durable & reusable sensors • Easy to set-up and use• Extremely portable

The Nip Pressure Measurement System (NPMS) is a complete nip pressure and force measurement tool that takes the guess-work out of adjusting rollers. The system measures and displays, in real-time, the pinch forces every 2” (5cm) along the roll nip. It accurately and quickly measures roller profiles and so you can correct misalignment issues and uneven pressure distribution. You can also:

•Immediately identify defective pinch roll setups• See the exact nip pressure profile along the entire roll length•Eliminate the guess-work in adjusting roll nip pressure•Reduce maintenance downtime•Perform more effective roll maintenance and troubleshooting

The system consists of an array of thin-film, resistive sensors, scanning electronics, and a Windows-based software program. Individual sensing elements, or sensels, are evenly spaced along the length and width of the sensor. Sensors are available in lengths of 18" (45.72 cm), 36" (91.44 cm), 54" (137.16 cm), or 72" (182.88 cm) and all systems accommodate a nip width of up to 1.25” (3.175 cm).

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real-t ime roll nip pressure profi le

To take a measurement, open the pinch rolls, place the sensor strip of the NPMS between the rolls (or between the roll and strip) and apply normal operating force to the roll. The nip pressure is instantly displayed and measurements taken in less than five minutes.

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•Display and analyze real-time or stored data (pressure, force, area)•View data as 2-D and 3-D images•Take “snapshots” of nip profile, pressure data•View multiple measurements simultaneously to compare data•Displays pressure, force, nip width, and contact area•Measure and display Force vs. Distance graphs

Model # Sensing Region No. of Sensing Elements

NPMS1 18" 99

NPMS2 36" 198

NPMS3 54" 297

NPMS4 72" 396

The NPMS system consists of sensors and electronics, all conveniently packaged in a self-contained portable unit. The sensors terminate at an analog-to-digital converter and sensor data transmits wirelessly to a remote laptop or computer. Systems are available in four lengths: 18" (45.72 cm), 36" (91.44 cm), 54" (137.16 cm), or 72" (182.88 cm). All systems accommodate a nip width of up to 1.25” (3.175 cm).

Above: Example of force values between a set of pinch rollers. The data can be viewed in 2-D or 3-D displays and also graphed as Force vs. Distance in real-time.

Example of NPMS 4 model

Sensing Region

Electronics-including Battery Pack, Wireless Transmitter, and Analog-

to-Digital-Converter