DXL
Tension Meter

3 Tension ranges available
from 200 – 2000 cN up to 2.5 – 10 daN

Mechanical tension meter with large rollers and a wide roller spacing for measuring optical fibres, cat cables, buffer tubes etc. up to 10 mm Ø, as well as linear, flat material up to 10 mm width

Hand-held instrument with large, steel hardened guide rollers 29.5 mm groove diameter

Tension meter with special guides on the bracket assembly for easy thread

Special Features

  • The analog display of tension meter DXL shows changing and fluctuating tensions fast and enables an optimal process adjustment
  • Ball-bearing mounted guide rollers 29.5 mm groove Ø
    – V-grooved (for material with max. 4 mm Ø)
    – U-grooved (for material with 3 up to 10 mm Ø)
    – tape grooved (for material with max. width of 10 mm)
  • Large bending radius assures gentle handling of the material being measured
  • Special guides on the bracket assembly permit easy material acquisition
  • Roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material
  • 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
  • Custom-built configurations are available

Standard Features

  • Everything in operator’s view:
    – the guide rollers
    – the measured material
    – the readings
  • 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 DXL does not include a material thickness compensator

 Available Models

Model Measuring Range
 Measuring Head Width*
 SCHMIDT Calibration Material
DXL-2000 200 – 2000 cN 235 mm customer sample or Schmidt sample Ø 2.3 mm
DXL-5000 400 – 5000 cN 235 mm customer sample or Schmidt sample Ø 2.3 mm
DXL-10K 2.5 – 10 daN 235 mm customer sample or Schmidt sample Ø 2.3 mm

Other tension ranges and measuring head widths are available on request.
Other units of measure available – g and kg.
* Outer distance between outside guide rollers

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.

SCHMIDT has the solution to any tension measuring problem! Please contact us to discuss your application requirements. Special designs are available.

To assist you in selecting the right tension meter for your specific application, please furnish:

  • description of your application
  • kind and dimensions of the material to be measured
  • expected tension range
  • line speed of the material to be measured
  • material sample of about 5 m

Find further information at special design

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. 640 g (1100 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 DXL

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

ATTACHMENT

Code A – Air Damping

For tension meter DXL-2000 and DXL-5000.
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 scale.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code L – Special Lever

Facilitates acquisition of the running material when measuring high tensions. Reduces force necessary to extend outer rollers. Recommended for tension meter DXL-10K.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code M – Memory Pointer

Retains the highest measured value (PEAK). Available for mechanical tension meters.

DELIVERY INCLUDES

Tension meter 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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