Dancer

Real-Time Tension Balancing for Consistent Material Flow

Product Overview

The Dancer Unit is a precision tension control mechanism used in wire, cable to ensure smooth, uninterrupted material flow. It compensates for speed variations between the pay-off and take-up or downstream machines by dynamically adjusting loop length and regulating line tension. Compact and easy to integrate, the Dancer is critical for achieving high-quality extrusion, rewinding and coiling results.

Key Features

  • Real-Time Tension Control
    Maintains consistent material tension during start-up, speed changes, or stops.
  • Smooth Material Flow
    Prevents jerks, loops, and snags in delicate wires, cables.
  • Customizable Configurations
    Available with  pneumatic tensioning systems.
  • Easy Integration
    Can be installed between pay-off and coiling/rewinding units with minimal setup.
  • Improves Output Quality
    Essential for achieving perfect winding, extrusion uniformity, or print registration.
  • Low Maintenance
    Rugged mechanical structure with minimal moving parts and long service life.

Optional Add-Ons

  • Load cell for precise tension feedback
  • Sensor integration for PLC-controlled systems
  • HMI-based control display for advanced monitoring

Applications

Used in cable extrusion lines, coiling systems, rewinding setups, processes.

Technical Specifications

Specification

Details

Model

DU-300 / DU-500 / DU-800

Application

Hose Wire and Cable

Material Diameter Range

1 mm – 16 mm (customizable)

Frame Structure

Mild Steel 

Roller Diameter

30 mm – 200 mm (Long Hard Chrome Plated)

Movement Range (Stroke)

1000 mm (model dependent)

Tension Control Mode

Pneumatic Cylinder 

Mounting Style

Floor Stand

Working Speed

Up to 400 m/min

Power Supply (if applicable)

24V / 230V AC (for motorized or sensor-based models)

Weight

30 – 100 kg (depends on configuration)

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