Tension Meter MKM

3 Tension ranges available
from 10 - 50 cN up to 50 - 400 cN
Mechanical tension meter with motorized take-up wheel.
Consequently e. g. yarn brakes can be adjusted under similar conditions (take-up speed). Especially convenient for creel bobbins and sewing machines.
The tension meter is suitable for left or right hand use by two-sided mountable handle
Motorized hand-held unit with take-up speed ~ 15 m/min (MKM-50 and MKM-100) and ~ 8 m/min (MKM-400)
Special Features
Standard Features
Available Models
Model | Measuring Range | Take-up Speed | SCHMIDT Calibration * |
MKM-50 | 10 – 50 cN | 15 m/min | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MKM-100 | 10 – 100 cN | 15 m/min | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
MKM-400 | 50 – 400 cN | 8 m/min | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
Other units of measure available, such as g.
* 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 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. |
Power supply: | Take-up wheel: 9 V rechargeable battery with integrated charging electronics with AC adapter 100 – 240 V DC with 4 country adapters (EU, USA, UK, AUS-NZ) |
Take-up speed: | ~ 15 m/min (MKM-50 and MKM-100) ~ 8 m/min (MKM-400) |
Housing material: | Tension meter: Plastic (Makrolon) Take-up wheel: aluminium |
Dimensions: | See dimensions |
Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 650 g (1250 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 MKM
- calibrated to custom supplied material
- fine tuned to a specific tension range
- other units of measure such as g
- MKM-50
- MKM-100
- MKM-400
Dimensions of tension meter MKM for download:
Tension meter MKM with transport packaging, AC adapter, operating instruction in German or English (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge
To order tension meter MKM:
Please indicate the complete order number, e. g.:
Model with tension range | Code guide roller (if not standard) | Complete Order No. | ||
MKM-400 | + | T | = | MKM-400-T |