Tensitron LX-100-W-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 5-100 Lbs, Copper Wire 11-16 AWG or Other Materials
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Quick, easy operation
Lightweight, portable
Durable construction
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
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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
| 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 |
EquippedWith Rollers For Measuring Moving Materials.
ForAircraft 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)
RecommendedMaximum 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).
Downloads
 | Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire & Cable Tension Meter - Data Sheet |
| Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire & Cable Tension Meter - Instruction Manual |
| Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire & Cable Tension Meter - Dimensions |
