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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

Material thickness compensator on tension meter DX2 with inserted material to be measured

Material thickness compensator

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

 

Tension meter DX series with mounted finger support

Finger Support

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

Measuring the thread tension of a sewing machine with the tension meter DX2

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

Available Models

ModelTension Ranges
Measuring Head Width*
SCHMIDT Calibration Material**Material Thickness Compensator
DX2-50    10 – 50 cN  66 mmPA: 0.12 mm Øno
DX2-120    20 – 120 cN  66 mmPA: 0.12 mm Øno
DX2-200    20 – 200 cN  66 mmPA: 0.12 mm Øno
DX2-400    20 – 400 cN  66 mmPA: 0.20 mm Øno
DX2-1000    50 – 1000 cN  66 mmPA: 0.30 mm Øyes
DX2-2000  200 – 2000 cN116 mmPA: 0.50 mm Øyes
DX2-5000  400 – 5000 cN116 mmPA: 0.80 mm Øyes
DX2-80001000 – 8000 cN116 mmPA: 1.00 mm Øyes
DX2-10K2.5 – 10 daN116 mmPA: 1.00 mm Øyes
DX2-20K-L   5 – 20 daN216 mmPA: 1.50 mm Øyes
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



Guide Rollers

Order-CodeLine speed vmax…m/minRoller Material
Standard2000Hard-coated aluminium
Code K3500Hard-coated aluminium
Code H5000Plasma-coated aluminium (model DX2-120 and higher)
Code T1000Plastic (POM) black
Code W1000Nickel-plated steel
Code ST1000Hardened steel
Code B1000Tempered steel
Code CE21000Aluminium ceramic-coated
Code ASY1000Hard-coated aluminium, asymmetrical groove, gauge without filament guide (model DX2-120 and higher)
Code ASYB1000Tempered steel, asymmetrical groove, gauge without filament guide (model DX2-120 and higher)
Code U2000Hard-coated aluminium (radius R3)

Attachment

  1. Code A - Air Damping

    Code A dashpot to compensate fluctuating tensions, installed in a tension meter DX seriesFor 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.


  2. Code L - Special Lever

    Code L tension meter DX2 with special leverStandard 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.


  3. Code M - Memory Pointer

    Code M tension meter DX series with memory pointerFor tension range 20 – 120 cN and higher
    Retains the highest measured value (PEAK). Available for mechanical tension meters.


Calibration Report

Abnahmeprüfzeugnis-Inspection Certificate Hans Schmidt GmbHInspection Certificate 3.1 according DIN EN 10204
including a calibration report is optional available

 

Inspection Certificate 3.1 (PDF)
Spare Rollers

Title guide roller catalogueDownload an overview for the guide rollers:

 

Guide Roller Catalogue (PDF)
Dimension

Dimensions of tension meter DX2 for download:
Drawing (PDF)
Delivery Includes

Scope of delivery tension meter DX2Tension 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 rangeCode for guide rollers (if not standard)Code attachmentComplete 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
Measuring the thread tension of a sewing machine with the tension meter DX2Besides 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

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