Q
Tension Meter

Special Features

• The analog display shows changing and fluctuating tensions fast and enables an optimal process adjustment
• Easy online mounting with screws (M6), sidewise or back side
• Movement with magnetic damping
• Tension meter Q with large, easy to read scale Ø 54 mm
• Note: Series Q 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 rugged shell cast aluminium housing
• 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**
Q-10	2 – 10 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
Q-20	2 – 20 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
Q-30	3 – 30 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
Q-50	5 – 50 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
Q-100	10 – 100 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
Q-200	20 – 200 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
Q-300	20 – 300 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.20 mm Ø
Q-500	50 – 500 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.20 mm Ø
Q-1000	50 – 1000 cN	65 mm	PA: 0.30 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.