DXE
Tension Meter

6 Tension ranges available
from 10 – 50 cN up to 200 – 2000 cN

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
  • Small, ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers
  • 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: 0.50 mm Ø

Other tension ranges available on request.
Other units of measure available, such as g.
* Width of bracket assembly
** Suitable for 95 % of applications – PA = Polyamide Monofilament

Calibration to customized material:
If process material differs significantly from the SCHMIDT calibration material in diameter, rigidity or shape, special calibration using customer supplied samples is recommended. For this purpose a material sample of about 5 m should be supplied.

SPECIFICATIONS

Calibration: According to SCHMIDT factory procedure
Accuracy: ±1 % full scale or ±1 graduation on scale
Scale diameter: 41 mm
Temperature range: 10 – 45 ºC
Air humidity: 85 % RH, max.
Housing material: Die-cast aluminium
Dimensions: See dimensions
Weight, net (gross): Approx. 470 g (1000 g)

Specifications subject to change without notice!

SCALES

SCHMIDT scales are manufactured according to the most stringent quality requirements. Printed scales are not used. Instead, each scale is individually marked for the instrument involved. This ensures highest quality. Our special procedure makes it possible to provide tension meter DXE

  • calibrated to custom supplied material
  • fine tuned to a specific tension range
  • other units of measure such as g

ATTACHMENT

Code A – Air Damping

For tension range 20 – 120 cN and higher
This adjustable mechanical air dashpot is recommended for applications in which great fluctuations of the measured tension occur, as in spooling and winding machines. This assures steady tension readings on the scale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code M – Memory Pointer

Tension range 20 – 120 cN and higher
Retains the highest measured value (PEAK). Available for mechanical tension meters.

DELIVERY INCLUDES

Tension meter DXE with carrying case, operating instruction in German or English (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge

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