EdgerKraft Circular
The IMS EdgerKraft Load Cell is a high-accuracy force measuring device specifically developed for use in vertical edger mills in steel rolling mills. Designed in accordance with the highest engineering standards, the system ensures reliable and precise measurement of edger roll force for process control, equipment protection and product quality assurance.
Utilizing advanced strain gauge technology and a robust mechanical design, all IMS load cells deliver stable performance under severe operating conditions including high mechanical loads, vibration, temperature variations, water, scale and environmental contamination. When integrated with IMS measuring and automation systems, the load cell provides accurate force feedback for Automatic Width Control (AWC) and advanced process optimization functions, helping rolling mills achieve improved width accuracy, higher productivity and better product quality. While conventional edger systems estimate rolling force from hydraulic pressure, IMS EdgerKraft provides direct force measurement for maximum width control accuracy.
Key Features
- Precise edger force measurement with excellent repeatability and long-term stability
- Fully sealed design for operation in water, oil, dust and scale environments
- Improved strip width control and support for Automatic Width Control (AWC)
- High-strength stainless steel construction for extreme rolling forces and shock loads
- Reduced width deviations and improved product quality
- High-temperature stability through advanced compensation techniques
System Compability
- Modern automation systems and mill control platforms
- Automatic Width Control (AWC) systems
- IMS controllers and force measurement platforms
Typical Applications
- Roughing Mill Edger Stands
- Finishing Mill Edger Stands
| Nominal measuring range | 2 – 6 MN |
| Maximum excitation voltage | ≤ 15 VDC |
| Nominal resistance of strain gauge bridge | > 300 Ω |
| Nominal sensitivity | 1.7 mV/V |
| Combined error *1) | ≤ ± 0.5 % of full scale output |
| Deflection | ≤ 0.1 % at nominal load |
| Thermal zero drift | ≤ ± 0.008 % / °C |
| Insulation resistance | −20 °C ~ 150 °C |
| Operating temperature range | > 2 GΩ |
| Limit load | 300 % of nominal load |
| Breaking load | 500 % of nominal load |
| Degree of protection | IP69K / IP68 |
| Storage temperature range | −40 °C ~ 150 °C |
