Energy characteristics of the tensioners motor when winding products of a wet composite material

Abstract

Products made of composite materials by wet winding are very prevalent in different industries. Herewith, the product range is expanding and the quality requirements are constantly growing. The qualitative characteristics of future products largely depend on the properties of a tension control system. In its turn, the right choice of a tensioner drive power determines the system operation. Up to now, the main selection criterion of a tensioner electric drive was the ensuring the specified maximum tension of the composite tape less regard to the specific features of the used tensioner and the geometry of a wound product. However, when winding a product of a complex geometric shape, the dynamic moments arise in the electric drive and cause additional engine heating. This paper deals with the selection of the tensioners drive power taking into account the peculiarities of the wet composite material products winding