In Paper production, it is essential to ensure that the correct fabric tension is maintained if the tension is too high or too low this will adversely affect the quality and quantity of the output. Fabric tension control systems. (felt & wire stretchers) ensure that constant fabric tension is maintained during the production process.
Felt Stretcher are available in Two Types :
1) Manual Felt Stretcher
2) Motorised Felt Stretcher
Felt Stretcher
- This felt stretchers are equipped with two worm & worm wheel type gearboxes connected by a cross shaft.
- The two gliding brackets with the spindle nut are carrying the tension roll bearing assembly which are driven by acme threaded self locking spindle and are sliding on profiled pipes.
- Customization can be done with the dimensions of spindle and the pipes as per the requirement.
- Felt stretchers are available with working length from 800 mm to 2000 mm.
- The Stretchers can be drived manually with handwheel, electrically with a gear motor.