F.A.Q.


What is the difference between a link-style tension Dynamometer and a running line tensiometer?

A link-style Dynamometer (such as the Dillon EDXtreme or Crosby Straightpoint Radiolink Plus) is rigged inline between two shackles at a dead-end anchor or crane hook to measure static suspended loads or straight-line pulls. A running line tensiometer (such as the Straightpoint TIMH or CableSafe) uses a 5-sheave roller geometry that clamps onto a continuous wire or synthetic rope, measuring live line tension, speed, and distance while the cable is actively moving through a winch or capstan.

When should I choose a load shackle over a standard tension link Dynamometer?

Choose Straightpoint Shackle Load Cells (Loadshackles) when vertical headroom is restricted. A standard link Dynamometer requires two shackles (upper and lower), which adds vertical length to the rigging path. A load shackle integrates a shear-pin load sensor directly inside a Crosby 2130 or 2140 anchor shackle, saving substantial headroom in compact hoists, theatrical rigging, and offshore lifts.

Should I select Bluetooth or 2.4 GHz wireless telemetry for remote load monitoring?

Do Dynamometers in this category include shackles and NIST-Traceable Calibration Certificates?

All Dillon AP, Dillon EDjunior, Dillon EDXtreme, and Dillon EDXtreme-Blue models up to 25,000 lbs (and most higher capacities) include a matched pair of shackles and a NIST-traceable calibration certificate as standard. On Crosby Straightpoint RLP Radiolink Plus listings, models with the -WS suffix include two Crosby shackles, while -TS models are supplied without shackles (which can also be ordered separately via our Straightpoint Crosby Shackles page).

Straightpoint Bluelink Bluetooth Dynamometer

$2,596.00
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  • Capacity 6.5 tonnes / 14,300 lbs
  • Wireless Range 328 ft / 100 m

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Straightpoint CableSafe Rope Tension Meter

$8,411.00 - $10,194.00
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  • Remote monitoring & recording using FREE smart phone App via Bluetooth
  • HHP App offers realtime display of data (with user-selected units of Te, Kg, kN, and Lb)
  • HHP App also offers continuous datalogging into a user-named file

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Straighpoint SW-HHP Hand-Held Display

$3,614.00
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  • Hand-Held Plus Wireless Load Cell Instrumentation
  • Overload counter
  • User settable 90db audible overload alarm
  • Wireless Range 700 metres
  • Multiple display units – tonnes, lbs, kg and kN

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StraightPoint Crosby SW-MWLC Multiple Wireless Load Cell Controller Software

$2,999.00
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  • Display and logs data up to 100 Straightpoint wireless load cells
  • Mapping/graphical capabilities
  • Webserver offers remote viewing on iPads/tablets/smart phones and also supplies JSON data on demand

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StraightPoint Crosby SW-SD Wireless Scoreboard Slave Display

$6,549.00
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  • Easy to read 100mm/4" LED display
  • Rugged steel case
  • Wall mount brackets supplied

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StraightPoint Handheld Plus Wireless and Wired Load Cell

$2,700.00 - $5,064.00
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  • Displays up to 4 load cells simultaneously
  • Wireless range 1000m or 3280ft (ATEX 500m or 1640ft)
  • Low battery warning

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StraightPoint INSIGHT Software

$2,999.00
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  • Logging at timed intervals, manual or on overload/underload
  • Visual and audible alarms indicate overload, underload, low battery and communications error
  • Zoom in to individual load cell to see data trends and history

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Straightpoint ChainSafe Chain Load Monitoring Bluetooth Tension Load Cell

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  • Bluetooth wireless range of 100m/328ft
  • Designed to work along the length of 10mm chain
  • Lightweight load cell easily attaches to the length of chain

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StraightPoint Crosby Shackles for RLP, CP, LLP and WLP Dynamometers

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  • Shackles to fit the RLP, CP, LLP and WLP dynamometers
  • Approved for use from -40°F (-40°C) up to 400°F (204°C)
  • Proof-tested multiple times to insure reliable load holding capability

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