Special mechanical tension meter with small measuring head, where access space is limited or where filaments run close together
Hand-held instrument mostly used in textile industry or in wire industry for thin wires
Tension meter with turned-up outer finger edges for easy thread
Special Features
• The analog display of tension meter DXE shows changing and fluctuating tensions fast and enables an optimal process adjustment
• Small measuring head width with of only 38 or 36 mm for measurements at positions with limited space
• Length of measuring head approx. 47 mm
• Turned-up outer finger edges guide the running filament into the roller grooves
• Movable outer guide rollers
• Built-in mounting holes permit fixed installation for continuous tension measurement
• Special finger support located on the rear side reduces the effort to move the outer roller assembly
Standard Features
• Everything in operator’s view:
– the guide rollers
– the measured material
– the readings
• Large, V-grooved guide rollers with 32 mm groove diameter, ball-bearing mounted
• Each instrument is individually calibrated for highest accuracy
• 41 mm Ø scale
• Tension meter with rugged aluminium housing
• Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included
• Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report
Finger Support : We recommend mounting a finger support for higher tension ranges
Note : Tension meter DXE does not include a material thickness compensator
Available Models
Model | Measuring Range |
Measuring Head Width* X |
Measuring Head Length Y |
SCHMIDT Calibration Material** |
DXE-50 | 10 – 50 cN | 38 mm | 47 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
DXE-120 | 20 – 120 cN | 38 mm | 47 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
DXE-200 | 20 – 200 cN | 38 mm | 47 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
DXE-400 | 20 – 400 cN | 38 mm | 47 mm | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
DXE-1000 | 50 – 1000 cN | 36 mm | 47 mm | PA: 0.30 mm Ø |
DXE-2000 | 200 – 2000 cN | 36 mm | 47 mm | PA: 0.30 mm Ø |