Sensors and web tension sensors for battery production

Sensors and web tension sensors for battery production

Sensors and web tension sensors for battery production – precise tension measurement for electrode-coated films

Modern coating and calendering processes in battery manufacturing require more than just stable machine components – hey demand high-precision, digitally integrated sensor technology that captures web forces in real time and controls them reproducibly. Especially when processing the finest copper and aluminium substrates with active slurry materials (such as NCM or LFP), reliable tensile force measurement is crucial for layer quality and process stability.
INOMETA offers a wide range of intelligent web tension sensors for this purpose – from bearing pin sensors to compact cantilever solutions – compatible with digital interfaces, Industry 4.0 infrastructures, and demanding cleanroom conditions.

Get in touch with the INOMETA sales team today for comprehensive advice on web tension sensors, roller, and winding core solutions for battery manufacturing and other innovative products from the renowned manufacturer based in Germany. Make your inquiry now.

Real-time sensor technology for dynamic tension control in coating processes

INOMETA web tension sensors – including RMA, WTS, and CSW variants – measure the tensile forces acting on the bearing journals with high repeat accuracy and dynamic responsiveness. The captured measurement data is transmitted to digital control systems with low latency, enabling continuous tension control even with fluctuating web widths, temperature profiles, or material batches. Overload-protected and modular in design, the sensors are suitable for tight installation conditions such as vertical mounting positions, turning areas, or cleanroom environments. In combination with INOid® and INOlogic®, they also enable the implementation of Industry 4.0 infrastructures, including traceability and integration into MES systems.

Sensor solutions for standardized and complex plant geometries

Depending on the plant layout and material flow, various sensor types are available, including:

  • Classic sensor rollers (SWA series)
  • Cantilever sensor rollers (CLS, CSW) for compact installation spaces
  • Web tension sensors RMA, RFS, and WTS for integration into bearing journals or housings

These modular solutions can be easily integrated into existing lines without major design modifications. Special applications such as vertical installation positions, minimum wrap angle, or integration into reversing rolls are also possible.

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Areas of application for web tension sensors in battery production

INOMETA’s sensor technology is suitable for all critical stages of electrode production:

  • Stabilization of web tension before and after slot die or doctor blade coating
  • Control of tension between unwinder and coating unit
  • Tension monitoring in drying or calendering zones
  • Calibration during product changes or format conversions
  • Tension measurement in clean room cassettes or turning areas

Performance characteristics of INOMETA sensor technology for battery processes

  • Real-time control for consistent layer application with highly filled slurries
  • Prevention of web breaks and cracking on thin substrates
  • Easy integration into automated control systems (Industry 4.0)
  • High repeatability and temperature resistance up to 120 °C
  • Compact designs for tight installation conditions in clean rooms
  • Reduction of scrap and machine downtime
  • Traceable process data for quality documentation

Your system partner for intelligent traction force measurement in battery production

With decades of experience in roller and measurement system technology, INOMETA offers tailor-made solutions for measuring tensile force in battery production. In addition to high-precision mechanical sensor rollers and bearing pin sensors, our portfolio also includes intelligent system components such as:

  • INOid® for unique component identification
  • INOlogic® for integration into digital process control systems
  • PROTEK® surfaces for non-stick, traction, or wear protection

Contact our sales team for individual advice on web tension control in your coating or calendering line – for greater process stability, higher product quality, and future-proof integration into your digital production environment.

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