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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


The analog display shows changing and fluctuating tensions fast and enables an optimal process adjustment

Motorized tension meter MKM (take-up speed: ~ 15 m/min – MKM-50 and MKM-100; ~ 8 m/min – MKM-400)

Take-up wheel with built-in tension meter model MK

Handle can be reversed, for left or right hand use depending on application

Battery operated

Standard Features


V-grooved, ball-bearing mounted guide rollers

Each instrument is individually calibrated for highest accuracy

Scale 41 mm Ø

Power supply: 9 V rechargeable Li-Ion battery with integrated charging electronics

Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204

Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included

Available Models

ModelMeasuring Range
Take-up Speed
SCHMIDT Calibration *
MKM-5010 – 50 cN15 m/minPA: 0.12 mm Ø
MKM-10010 – 100 cN15 m/minPA: 0.12 mm Ø
MKM-40050 – 400 cN8 m/minPA: 0.20 mm Ø
Other tension ranges available on request.
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.

Specifications

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!

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 MKM

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



Guide Rollers

Order-CodeLine Speed vmax. … m/minRoller Material
Standard1000Hard-coated aluminium
Code T1000Plastic (POM) black
Code W1000Nickel-plated steel (MKM-100 and higher)

Calibration Report

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

 

Spare Rollers

Title guide roller catalogueDownload an overview of the guide rollers:

 

Dimensions

Dimensions of tension meter MKM for download:
Delivery Includes

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

How To Order

To order tension meter MKM:

Please indicate the complete order number, e. g.:

Model with tension rangeCode guide roller (if not standard)Complete Order No.
MKM-400+T=MKM-400-T

Instruction Manual

Download the instruction manual of tension meter MKM:

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


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