Improve quality and process control when measuring tension on a wide range of flat or round materials, moving or static, with the Tensitron LX-1 tension meter. Use Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables to check the tension on copper wire 1 to 19 AWG, tape or bands up to 1” wide, steel wire up to .08 inch, and braided cable up to 1/4 inch. Ideal for coil winding, EDM wire, textile manufacturing, and more

Kit Contents

Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire and Cable Tension Meter
Re-chargeable NIMH battery assembly
NIST-Traceable Calibration Certificate
Power supply
Operating Instructions
Durable lightweight carrying case with protective foam inserts

Features

Fast

• Quickly test control wire and cable tension
• Quick, easy, one-handed operation
• Color-bar graphic provides quick visual of tension
• Data averaging function evens out readings in fast-moving applications

Accurate

• Improve safety and performance
• Custom-calibrated for your application
• Tension ranges from .5 lb to 500 lb.
• Selectable units (lb., kg, or daN)

Dependable

• Save time and costs with durable construction
• Long-lasting, durable construction
• Onboard data statistics
• Includes carrying case and NIST-traceable calibration certificate

• Convenient

  • User-friendly and easy to transport
  • Continuous or single-point data storage
  • Lightweight, portable
  • Analog or serial output (optional)
  • Easy-to-read, digital display

  • Specifications

  • Accuracy	+/- 2% full-scale. Accuracy may differ depending on material measured
    Battery	NiMH (NOT lithium ion). Rechargeable. Up to 8 hours continuous use per charge
    Warranty	one year against factory defects

  • Comparison Chart

  • Equipped With Rollers For Measuring Moving Materials.
    For Aircraft Cables And Other Stationary Cables Use An ACX-1.

    Model	Style	Range	Tolerance	Resolution
    LX-25-1	Low-Tension (5.5” wide)	2 - 25 lb.	+/-0.5	0.2 lb.
    LX-50-1		5 - 50 lb.	+/-  1 lb.	0.2 lb.
    LX-100-1		5 - 100 lb.	+/-  2 lb.	0.2 lb.
    LX-250-1	Standard (5.5” wide)	5 - 250 lb.	+/-  5 lb.	0.2 lb.
    LX-500-1		25 - 500 lb.	+/-  10 lb.	1 lb.
    LX-100-W-1	Wide (8.5” wide) Recommended for large or stiff materials	5 - 100 lb.	+/- 2 lb.	0.2 lb.
    LX-250-W-1		5 - 250 lb.	+/-  5 lb.	0.2 lb.
    LX-500-W-1		25 - 500 lb.	+/-  10 lb.	1 lb.

  • *Contact Tensitron about measuring more rigid materials and/or diameters up to 3/4 in. (19mm)

     

  • Recommended Maximum Diameters For Example Materials

    Model	Style	Solid Copper Wire	Solid Steel Wire	Stranded Steel Cable
    LX-25-1 LX-50-1 LX-100-1	Low-Range (5.5” wide)	12 AWG (2mm)	.04 in. (1mm)	7x19: 5/32” (4 mm) 7x7: 1/8”(3mm)
    LX-250-1 LX-500-1	Standard (5.5” wide)	12 AWG (2mm)	.04 in. (1mm)	7x19: 5/32” (4 mm) 7x7: 1/8”(3mm)
    LX-100-W-1 LX-250-W-1 LX-500-W-1	Wide (8.5” wide)	6 AWG (4mm)	.08 in. (2mm)	7x19: 1/4” (6 mm)

    Tape, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass Roving, Fiber Tow, Etc.:

    Select meter according to tension.
    May require custom rollers (see “Options” below).