8 Tension ranges available from 3 - 12 cN to 50 - 400 cN
Stationary mechanical tension meter for measuring low tensions up to max. 400 cN
Small, compact device; easy to install
Low-priced tension meter
Special Features
The analog display shows changing and fluctuating tensions fast and enables an optimal process adjustment
Easy online mounting with screws
User-set MIN and MAX limits alert operator to out-of-tolerance conditions (optional)
Small, compact tension meter MK
Note: Tension meter MK do not include a filament guide and material thickness compensator
Standard Features
Everything in operator’s view:
– the guide rollers
– the measured material
– the readings
Ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers
Each instrument is individually calibrated for highest accuracy
Tension meter with plastic housing (Makrolon)
Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is include
Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report
Available Models
Model |
Tension Ranges |
Measuring Head Width* |
SCHMIDT
Calibration Material** |
MK-12 |
3 – 12 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-20 |
5 – 20 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-30 |
5 – 30 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-50 |
10 – 50 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-100 |
10 – 100 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-250 |
20 – 250 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-300 |
20 – 300 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
MK-400 |
50 – 400 cN |
56 mm |
PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
Other tension ranges, measuring head widths available on request.
Other units of measure available – g.
* Outer distance between outside guide rollers.
** 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.