Web tension is a critical element of numerous manufacturing processes. No matter how demanding a production process is, either the material or the running parameters, our control systems ensure that the correct web tension is reliably maintained. At Optima, we have designed, built and applied high quality variable speed drive control systems to an impressive range of web tension applications.

Our clients enjoy better control, increased reliability, improved performance and uplifted productivity; because not only are we expert electrical engineers, at Optima we have a comprehensive understanding of the control system as a whole. We appreciate that every closed loop system includes mechanical components, transducers, the materials being processed and many product-conditioning elements. Our vast experience designing systems that accommodate and control all these variables ensures the systems we produce perform well in every application.

Scope of Supply:

• A comprehensive survey of the existing machine control strategy using our in-depth knowledge of web applications to identify areas requiring improvement or factors that are limiting machine performance

• We develop a full machine specification: Here we define how the new control system is to operate and how any existing limitations will be overcome. We believe that involvement at all levels from management to operators is paramount to the success of the upgrade.

• We design a fully integrated drive control system Our system will fully satisfy all of agreed specification criteria and, more importantly, your operational requirements.

• We design and schedule the upgrade to fit with your machine availability. Prime project management of this can be provided on request.

• We install all of the control elements using our personnel and selected, approved subcontractors. Machine downtime is a significant factor in any project. The skill of the installation team and quality of their work is critical.

• We fully commission the new automation equipment and provide baseline post-commissioning performance data for the machine. The best machine ownership experience follows best design practise and high-quality commissioning. These are core deliverables with every Optima system.

Learn how better tension control will improve your production processes in our free whitepaper here.