Note: Tension meter MK do not include a filament guide and material thickness compensator
Tension Meter MK
8 Tension ranges available
from 3 - 12 cN to 50 - 400 cN
Stationary mechanical tension meter for measuring low tensions up to max. 400 cN
Small, compact device; easy to install
Low-priced tension meter
Special Features
Standard Features
– the guide rollers
– the measured material
– the readings
Available Models
Model | Tension Ranges | Measuring Head Width* | SCHMIDT Calibration Material** |
MK-12 | 3 – 12 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-20 | 5 – 20 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-30 | 5 – 30 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-50 | 10 – 50 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-100 | 10 – 100 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-250 | 20 – 250 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MK-300 | 20 – 300 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
MK-400 | 50 – 400 cN | 56 mm | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
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.
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: | Plastic (Makrolon) |
Dimensions: | See dimensions |
Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 80 g (200 g) |
Specifications subject to change without notice!
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 MK
- calibrated to custom supplied material
- fine tuned to a specific tension range
- other units of measure such as g
- Code D - MIN/MAX Limits
When the tension exceeds or falls below the adjusted tension range, a signal according to the circuit diagram may be shown. The range will be adjusted with the screws. It is a mechanical contact. Example for a circuit
Dimensions of tension meter MK for download:
Tension meter MK in transport packaging, mounting screws, operating instruction in German or English (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge charge
To order tension meter MK:
Please indicate the complete order number.:
Model with tension range | Code for guide rollers (if not standard) | Code attachment | Complete Order No. | |||
MK-20 | + | T | + | D | = | MK-20-T-D |