‘TFS’ Tension Feeder Sensor

the latest BTSR Analogic Tension Sensor Release

TFS (Tension Feeder Sensor) is the latest technology developed by

BTSR R&D division, and is a step forward in BTSR Hygiene division
business offering.

TFS is the new analogic tension sensor capable of measuring the

Figure 1
(http://www.btsr-hygiene.com/upload/schede-
prodotti/ENG/DiaperTechSolution.pdf)
tension of the spandex and giving back the value to DIAPERFEEDER
Tension Control Device (First Control Loop) in real-time.
TFS is installed near the DIAPERFEEDER device and replaces the TS44
analogic tension sensor.

Figure 2
(http://www.btsr-hygiene.com/upload/schede-
prodotti/ENG/DiaperTechSolution.pdf)

Figure 3
(http://www.btsr-hygiene.com/upload/schede-
prodotti/ENG/Depliant%20Diaper%20Feeder.pdf)

BTSR ‘FIRST CLOSED-LOOP’ FUNCTION CONTROL

DIAPERFEEDER works in conjuction with the TFS, automatically controlling and maintaining output Spandex
Fiber Constant Tension Value.

The loop embodies three main actions performed by TFS and DIAPERFEEDER:

- 1st Measure of the tension

- 2nd Advanced Controller
- 3rd Motor Speed and Reaction

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Main differences between TFS and TS44

 TFS has been designed to reduce the effect of static contact points, thus bringing a reduction of the
spandex damages when compared to the TS44.
 TFS has a fixed inlet ceramic and an outlet ceramic wheel. The inlet ceramic is fixed to avoid any
dynamic contact point between the motor and the ceramic of the load cell for an enhanced control
of the spandex in the first loop
 The TFS outlet ceramic wheel is fixed on its body and, compared to the TS44 + cage wheel, gives
three main advantages:
o Precise triangulation angles of the spandex on the TFS load cell (not influenced by the
mechanical tolerance of cage wheel)
o One less static contact point (referring to the ceramic between the load cell ceramic of the
TS44 and its cage wheel)
o Higher performance of the low friction bearing mounted on the outlet wheel of the TFS
 On TFS, the load cell ceramic is made of low friction ceramic in order to reduce the stress on the
spandex preventing any abrasion.

DIAPERFEEDER output solution: TFS vs TS44

o DIAPERFEEDER featuring the old TS44 (Figure 6) is equipped with the RWO.SP.006. The
RWO.SP.006 is the output bracket with a wheel to drive the spandex out of the TS44
o DIAPERFEEDER featuring the new TFS (Figure 7) has no output bracket. The Output wheel is
directly mounted on the tension sensor to easily drive the spandex out.
o This option reduces the static contact points between the spandex and the ceramics, there is
only one dynamic contact point after the load cell of the TFS

In the images below (Figures 4 and 5) the red arrows represent the static contact points in both
cases;
The pink arrow in left image (Figure 4) represents the low friction ceramic mounted on the load
cell of the TFS.
 Left side: DIAPERFEEDER equipped with TS44 and the output bracket RWO.SP.006
 Right side: DIAPERFEEDER equipped with TFS

The green arrows represent the dynamic contact points in both cases

Figure 4 Figure 5

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A NEW OPTION FOR CUSTOMER’S CHOICE

DIAPERFEEDERs are now available in two different configurations:

- On the left (Figure 6) – DIAPERFEEDER + TS44 – the traditional solution

- On the right (Figure 7) – DIAPERFEEDER + TFS – the new generation solution

Figure 6 Figure 7

For more information see www.btsr-hygiene.com

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