Tension Meter DX2

10 Tension ranges available
from 10 - 50 cN to 5 - 20 daN

Application textile industry: up to 20000 tex
Application wire industry: up to Ø 1.7 mm Cu

Universal mechanical tension meter for versatile applications in textile, fibre and wire industry. Versatile useable tension meter.

Best selling tension meter worldwide

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Special Features

The analog display of tension meter DX2 shows changing and fluctuating tensions fast and enables an optimal process adjustment

The built-in material thickness compensator compensates different material diameters for a particular range (only DX2-1000 and higher ranges).

Filament guide and roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material

Special finger support located on the rear side reduces the effort to move the outer roller assembly

Custom-built configurations and special calibration are available

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

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

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Material thickness compensator

For better accuracy the material to be measured or a similar material with the same diameter should be inserted.

Finger support for DX series

Finger Support

We recommend mounting a finger support for higher tension ranges of tension meter DX2

Tension meter DX2 with a sewing machine

Determine the tension of the thread at a sewing machine with a tension meter DX2-1000-M

Available Models

Model	Tension Ranges	Measuring Head Width*	SCHMIDT Calibration Material**	Material Thickness Compensator
DX2-50	10 – 50 cN	66 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø	no
DX2-120	20 – 120 cN	66 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø	no
DX2-200	20 – 200 cN	66 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø	no
DX2-400	20 – 400 cN	66 mm	PA: 0.20 mm Ø	no
DX2-1000	50 – 1000 cN	66 mm	PA: 0.30 mm Ø	yes
DX2-2000	200 – 2000 cN	116 mm	PA: 0.50 mm Ø	yes
DX2-5000	400 – 5000 cN	116 mm	PA: 0.80 mm Ø	yes
DX2-8000	1000 – 8000 cN	116 mm	PA: 1.00 mm Ø	yes
DX2-10K	2.5 – 10 daN	116 mm	PA: 1.00 mm Ø	yes
DX2-20K-L	5 – 20 daN	216 mm	PA: 1.50 mm Ø	yes

Other tension ranges and measuring head widths available on request.
Other units of measure available – g or kg.
* Depending on model, either width of filament guide or 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.

SCHMIDT has the solution to any tension measuring problem! Please contact us to discuss your application requirements. Special designs are available.
To assist you in selecting the right tension meter for your specific application, please furnish:

description of your application
kind and dimensions of the material to be measured
expected tension range
line speed of the material to be measured
material sample of about 5 m

Find further information at special design

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):	Up to DX2-10K approx. 470 g (1000 g) DX2-20K-L approx. 580 g (2000 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 DX2

calibrated to custom supplied material
fine tuned to a specific tension range
other units of measure such as g or kg

: DX2-50

: DX2-120

: DX2-200

: DX2-400

: DX2-1000

: DX2-2000

: DX2-5000

: DX2-8000

: DX2-10K

: DX2-20K-L

Guide Rollers

Order-Code	Line speed v_max…m/min	Roller Material
Standard	2000	Hard-coated aluminium
Code K	3500	Hard-coated aluminium
Code H	5000	Plasma-coated aluminium (model DX2-120 and higher)
Code T	1000	Plastic (POM) black
Code W	1000	Nickel-plated steel
Code ST	1000	Hardened steel
Code B	1000	Tempered steel
Code CE2	1000	Aluminium ceramic-coated
Code ASY	1000	Hard-coated aluminium, asymmetrical groove, gauge without filament guide (model DX2-120 and higher)
Code ASYB	1000	Tempered steel, asymmetrical groove, gauge without filament guide (model DX2-120 and higher)
Code U	2000	Hard-coated aluminium (radius R3)

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 DX2-20K-L.
Facilitates acquisition of the running material when measuring high tensions. Reduces force necessary to extend outer rollers. Recommended for tension meter DX2-10K.

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

Calibration Report

Inspection Certificate 3.1 according DIN EN 10204
including a calibration report is optional available

Inspection Certificate 3.1 (PDF)

Spare Rollers

Download an overview for the guide rollers:

Guide Roller Catalogue (PDF)

Dimension

Dimensions of tension meter DX2 for download:

Drawing (PDF)

Delivery Includes

Tension meter DX2 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

How To Order

To order tension meter DX2:

Please indicate the complete order number e. g.:

Model with tension range		Code for guide rollers (if not standard)		Code attachment		Complete Order No.
DX2-400	+	H	+	A-M	=	DX2-400-H-A-M

Instruction Manual

Download the instruction manual for tension meter DX2:

Instruction Manual (PDF)

At Sewing Machines

Drawing of tension meter DX2 with a sewing machine

Besides strength and the kind of stich the tension of the upper and lower thread is important for the solidity and the image of the seam. Tension determines the stitching length. For measuring the upper and under thread of non-operating machines DX2 series is recommended. The tension meter is used after the yarn break and the thread unwinded by hand. The most used models are DX2-400, DX2-1000 and DX2-2000. These tension meters are often equipped with a memory pointer code M, to read the measuring value after finishing the measurement. Further tension meters for measuring the thread tension at sewing machines are the models ZF2 and Q, as well as series DT, ET and TS.

Seam with correct and incorrect adjusted thread tension

Left: Seam with correct adjusted thread tension
Right: Too much yarn results in insufficient linkage of the seam with the used material

If you want to get a quote or want to place an order please contact us.

+49 (0)8638 9410-0

+49 (0)8638 4825

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