Tension Sensor SFD
6 Tension ranges available
from 0 - 10 N up to 0 - 500 N
For measuring the tension of running wires, fibre optics, cables, ropes, slim tapes and foils
Single roller tension sensor for installation at an existing deflection point
Special Features
Standard Features
Available Models
Model | Nominal Load |
SFD-10 | 10 N |
SFD-20 | 20 N |
SFD-50 | 50 N |
SFD-100 | 100 N |
SFD-200 | 200 N |
SFD-500 | 500 N |
For the tension sensor SFD we offer different display units for one or more sensors, as well as strain gauge amplifier.
Find further information at display units and amplifier
Measuring range: | 10 bis 500 N – nominal load |
Accuracy: | 0.5 % FS (full scale) |
Max. applied force: | 160 % of nominal load, overload protection afterwards |
Overload: | 10 times of nominal load, max. 2000 N (depending on measuring range) |
Transverse force at the axle: | Max. 100 % nominal load |
Axle deflection: | < 0.5 mm |
Measuring principle: | Strain gauge bridge |
Output signal: | 1 mV/V |
Max. power supply: | 10 V DC |
Connecting cable: | 5 m |
Bridge resistor: | 350 Ω |
IP code: | IP 54 |
Temperature range: | -10…+70° C |
Housing: | Stainless-steel |
Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 400 g (700 g) inclusive 5 m cable |
Specifications subject to change without notice!
Tension sensor SFD can be easily mounted everywhere a deviating point respectively a guide roller is built in at the machine. These places can be used as measuring point, assumed the in and outgoing angle is constant.
The tension range can be calculated for every wrapping angle with this formula :
When selecting the nominal measurement force it is necessary to take into account the weight of the guide roll and raise the nominal load respectively, particularly when working with small nominal forces.
Design | Axle diameter in mm | Suitable Bearing |
Standard | 10 f7 | 6000/6300 |
You can mount your own guide rollers or Schmidt rollers. A big number of rollers with different geometry and different materials are available on request – send us your demand !
- Code T - Axial output (Standard)
Axial output with screwed cable gland, cable length 5 m (longer cables available on request)
- Code N2 - Straight plug
Axial output with straight plug connection M12, cable length 5 m (longer cables available on request)
- Code S2 - Right-angled plug
Axial output with right-angled plug connection M12, cable length 5 m (longer cables available on request)
Dimensions of tension sensor SFD to download.
Tension sensor SFD with cable and transport packaging, operating instruction in German or English (as requested)
To order tension sensor SFD:
Please indicate the complete order number, e. g.:
Model with tension range | Option | Complete Order No. | ||
SFD-200 | + | T | + | SFD-200-T |