Note: Series Q do not include a filament guide and material thickness compensator
Tension Meter Q

9 Tension ranges available
from 2 - 10 cN up to 50 - 1000 cN
Stationary mechanical tension meter for measuring tensions of fibres, threads and thin wires
Measuring device with large, easy to read scale
Movement with magnetic damping for easy reading when tensions fluctuate
Special Features
Standard Features
– the guide rollers
– the measured material
– the readings
Available Models
Model | Tension Ranges | Measuring Head Width* | SCHMIDT Calibration Material** |
Q-10 | 2 – 10 cN | 65 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Q-20 | 2 – 20 cN | 65 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Q-30 | 3 – 30 cN | 65 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Q-50 | 5 – 50 cN | 65 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Q-100 | 10 – 100 cN | 65 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Q-200 | 20 – 200 cN | 65 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Q-300 | 20 – 300 cN | 65 mm | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
Q-500 | 50 – 500 cN | 85 mm | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
Q-1000 | 50 – 1000 cN | 85 mm | PA: 0.30 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: | 54 mm |
Temperature range: | 10 – 45 ºC |
Air humidity: | 85 % RH, max. |
Housing material: | Aluminium |
Dimensions: | See dimensions |
Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 300 g (400 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 Q
- calibrated to custom supplied material
- fine tuned to a specific tension range
- other units of measure such as g
- Q-10
- Q-20
- Q-30
- Q-50
- Q-100
- Q-200
- Q-300
- Q-500
- Q-1000
Dimensions of tension meter Q for download:
Tension meter Q 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
To order tension meter Q:
Please indicate the complete order number.:
Model with tension range | Code for guide rollers (if not standard) | Complete Order No. | ||
Q-30 | + | T | = | Q-30-T |