Tension Meter ZF2

7 Tension ranges available
from 1 - 5 cN up to10 - 100 cN
Economical mechanical tension meter for checking fibres, threads and fine wires with low tensions up to max. 100 cN
Most popular tension meter in the textile industry with analog display for low tensions
Slim filament guide with small guide rollers for limited access space
Special Features
Standard Features
– the guide rollers
– the measured material
– the readings
Available Models
Model | Tension Range | Measuring Head Width* | SCHMIDT Calibration Material** |
ZF2-5 | 1 – 5 cN | 43 mm | thread: 25 tex |
ZF2-10 | 1 – 10 cN | 43 mm | thread: 25 tex |
ZF2-12 | 1 – 12 cN | 43 mm | thread: 25 tex |
ZF2-20 | 2 – 20 cN | 43 mm | thread: 25 tex |
ZF2-30 | 3 – 30 cN | 43 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
ZF2-50 | 5 – 50 cN | 43 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
ZF2-100 | 10 – 100 cN | 43 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Other units of measure available, such as g.
* Width of filament guide
** 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: | Plastic (POM) |
Dimensions: | See dimensions |
Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 200 g (600 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 ZF2
- calibrated to custom supplied material
- fine tuned to a specific tension range
- other units of measure such as g
- ZF2 – 5
- ZF2 – 10
- ZF2 – 12
- ZF2 – 20
- ZF2 – 30
- ZF2 – 50
- ZF2 – 100
Dimensions of tension meter ZF2 for download:
Tension meter ZF2 with carrying case, operating instruction in German or English (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according DIN EN 10204 free of charge
To order tension meter ZF2:
Please indicate the complete order number, e. g.:
Model with tension range | Code guide rollers (if not standard) | Complete Order-No. | ||
ZF2-100 | + | K | = | ZF2-100-K |