Looking for a product/help to solve an engineering requirement

[Anonymous user]

Hi experts!

I am looking for a cost effective solution to an engineering requirement.

That is to provide a constant (vertical) tension in a cable, preset to be from 100N to 2000N, with a speed of up to 500mm/s, for a stroke of approximately 500mm. I was thinking linear cylinder with a strain gauge for feedback and control. High precision is not necessary.

To explain further - a cable is pulled and movement resisted until the pre-set tension is reached, then movement commences and speed adjusts in real time to keep the same tension (+- say 2%). Tension is maintained in both directions (i.e. if cable slackens, movement reverses to maintain tension).

Anyone who can supply a solution or comment, much appreciated!

[Jean_Commeignes]

Hello Neurosteel,

Exchange Community Domains are splitted between mainly:

• Power Distribution
• Building Automation
• Industrial Automation

Your question seems purely mechanical, doesn't it?.

If this is right, Exchange Community won't be able to address it.

Best regards

[Anonymous user · Accepted solution]

Hi,

thanks for the comment, but I am looking for an electric cylinder, which I thought Schneider provided, but have since found what I need at another supplier.

Regards,

Neurosteel