DXB
Tension Meter

9 Tension ranges available
from 10 – 50 cN up to 5 – 20 daN

Special purpose tension meter for measuring all kinds of tapes and bands, such as textile ribbons, films, foils, fiber bunches, etc.

Hand-held mechanical instrument with cylindrical tape rollers (width max. 50 mm) pointing towards the operator

The tension meter is equipped with both-sided flanged outside guide rollers for better filament guide

Special Features

  • The analog display of tension meter DXB shows changing and fluctuating tensions fast and enables an optimal process adjustment
  • Tape rollers with contact surface from 7 mm up to 50 mm are available
  • Dual-flanged outer guide rollers with various widths for better filament guide (single-flanged rollers optional, recommendable if the material being measured is wider than the tape roller)
  • Tension meter with roller shifting mechanism for 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

Standard Features

  • Everything in operator’s view:
    – the guide rollers
    – the measured material
    – the readings
  • Tape rollers, 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 DXB does not include a filament guide and material thickness compensator

When selecting the instrument for your specific application, please keep in mind that:

  • Rollers of different widths are not interchangeable by the user.
  • The roller width should correspond with the width of the material to be measured. Otherwise incorrect measuring results may occur and the instrument may be damaged.

SCHMIDT has the solution to any tension measuring problem! Please contact us to discuss your application requirements!

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

  • Kind and dimensions of the material to be measured
  • Expected tension range
  • Short description of the application
  • Material sample of about 5 m

Find further information at special design

Available Models

Model Measuring Range*
 Measuring Head Width**
 Roller Width
DXB-50 10 – 50 cN 55 mm 7 mm
DXB-120 20 – 120 cN 55 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 mm
DXB-200 20 – 200 cN 55 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 mm
DXB-400 20 – 400 cN 55 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 mm
DXB-1000 100 – 1000 cN 55 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 36, 41, 50 mm
DXB-2000 200 – 2000 cN 117 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 36, 41, 50 mm
DXB-5000 400 – 5000 cN 117 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 36, 41, 50 mm
DXB-10K 2.5 – 10 daN 117 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 36, 41 mm
DXB-20K-L 5 – 20 daN 167 mm 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 mm

Other tension ranges, measuring head widths and material path calibrations available on request.
Other units of measure available – g or kg.
* SCHMIDT calibration material textile ribbon or film, depending on tension range and roller width
** Outer distance between outside guide rollers

Important for your order:
Please specify model and roller width! Small dual-flanged outer guide rollers are standard. All 3 rollers can be equipped with one flange, if the material to be measured is wider than the rollers. Please request when you order.

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. 520 g (1300 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 DXB

  • 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 range from 20 – 120 cN up to max. 400 – 5000 cN.
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

Standard for tension meter DXB-20K-L.
Facilitates acquisition of the running material when measuring high tensions. Reduces force necessary to extend outer rollers. Recommended for tension meter DXB-10K.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code M – Memory Pointer

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

DELIVERY INCLUDES

Tension meter DXB 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

DOWNLOADS