Abstract: A device for measuring stress distribution across the width of flexible litudinally moving strip material, such as strip steel during coldrolling. The device includes a deflection measuring roller comprised of a plurality of rotatable sections mounted side-by-side. Some of the sections have force pick-ups fitted therein and the elements cooperatively function to detect and measure deflection as an indication of stress distribution across the strip.

Abstract: An arrangement for measuring stress distribution over the width of a longdinally moving flexible strip wherein there are provided force transmitters and a deflection measuring roller made up of closely adjacent rings running with the strip under stress and reacting upon said force transmitters, wherein the force transmitters produce parallel switching output signals and rotate in a distortion-free position with said rings which are secured relatively to each other against distortion, the force transmitters being offset peripherally relative to adjacent rings and being connected in parallel circuit groups to a common rotation transmitter for which the output is designed for measurement value processing.