Hans-Schmidt Tension Meters, Mechanical
F.A.Q.
What is the difference between the Hans-Schmidt ZF2/ZD2 and the DX2 Series?
The Hans-Schmidt ZF2 and ZD2 are compact, lightweight tensiometers with a thumb-activated outer roller mechanism designed for low-tension textile yarns and fine filaments (0.5 cN to 300 cN). The Hans-Schmidt DX2 Series features a heavy-duty cast-aluminum pistol-grip housing with a lever-operated roller shifting mechanism and built-in material thickness compensation, supporting higher tensions up to 20 kg (and up to 50 kg on the DX2H).
Can I use a standard 3-roller yarn tension meter on pretensioned, non-moving ropes?
No. Standard 3-roller tensiometers like the DX2 are designed for running (moving) lines where the material feeds freely over the outer rollers. For stationary, pretensioned wire ropes and fiber cables up to 4 mm in diameter, use the Hans-Schmidt DNW Tension Meter, which uses a high-leverage clamping arm to deflect fixed lines accurately.
How does the Checkline STM-50 measure screen printing mesh tension without power?
The STM-50 rests directly on the stretched screen mesh and uses its own calibrated dead-weight to deflect the fabric against three contact points, displaying the exact mesh tension in Newtons per centimeter (7–50 N/cm) on a shock-resistant mechanical dial.
Hans-Schmidt DNW Tension Meter for Pretensioned Wire/Fiber Ropes
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- Precision Mechanical Tension Meter
- 12 ranges, 5-50 g up to 5-50 kg
- Large linear dial face
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Hans-Schmidt DX2 Tension Meter
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- Ultra-Reliable, General Purpose
- 10 ranges, 5-50 g up to 5-50 kg
- Handy Rugged Metal Housing
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Hans-Schmidt DX2F Tension Meter
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Hans-Schmidt DX2FP Limited Access Tension Meter with Ceramic Pins
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- High Speed Filaments / Limited Access
- Ceramic Pins allow measuring speeds up to 6000 m/min
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Hans-Schmidt DX2H Tension Meter
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- Tension meter with hooks instead of guide rollers
- Special mechanical tension meter for applications where access space is limited or where filaments lie close together
- 3 Tension ranges from 400 - 5000 g to 5 - 20 kg
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Hans-Schmidt DX2P Tension Meter with Ceramic Pins
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- High Speed Filaments / Limited Access
- Ceramic Pins allow measuring speeds up to 6000 m/min
- Warranty: One Year
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Hans-Schmidt DXL Tension Meter With Large Rrollers and a Wide Roller Spacing
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- Tension meter with hooks instead of guide rollers
- Tension meter with large rollers and a wide roller spacing for measuring optical fiber
- Thumb-operated, roller shifting mechanism and exclusive snare-guide automatically guides the moving filament into the V-grooves eliminating breaks and snags
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Hans-Schmidt DXN High Precision Tension Meter
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Hans-Schmidt DXR Tape & Band Tension Meter
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Hans-Schmidt EDM Tension Meter
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- For wire EDM Machines
- Special versions for specific EDM machines are available
- Warranty: One Year
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Hans-Schmidt FX2 Optic Fiber Tension Meter
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- Optic Fibers / Fragile Filaments
- Large light-weight plastic rollers with 100mm spacing
- Warranty: One Year
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Hans-Schmidt KXB Warp Tension Meter
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- Warps
- Frame rests on warp while center pin scoops up ends for measurement
- Warranty: One Year
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