Name: Tensitron LX-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables
Brand: Tensitron
SKU: 1312

Tensitron LX-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables

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Up to 10 Calibrations - 1 Free

Quick, easy operation

Lightweight, portable

Durable construction

Improve quality and process control when measuring tension on a wide range of flat or round materials, moving or static, with the Tensitron LX-1 tension meter. Use Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables to check the tension on copper wire 1 to 19 AWG, tape or bands up to 1” wide, steel wire up to .08 inch, and braided cable up to 1/4 inch. Ideal for coil winding, EDM wire, textile manufacturing, and more

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Kit Contents
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Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire and Cable Tension Meter
Re-chargeable NIMH battery assembly
NIST-Traceable Calibration Certificate
Power supply
Operating Instructions
Durable lightweight carrying case with protective foam inserts

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Features
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Fast

Quickly test control wire and cable tension
Quick, easy, one-handed operation
Color-bar graphic provides quick visual of tension
Data averaging function evens out readings in fast-moving applications

Accurate

Improve safety and performance
Custom-calibrated for your application
Tension ranges from .5 lb to 500 lb.
Selectable units (lb., kg, or daN)

Dependable

Save time and costs with durable construction
Long-lasting, durable construction
Onboard data statistics
Includes carrying case and NIST-traceable calibration certificate

Convenient

User-friendly and easy to transport
Continuous or single-point data storage
Lightweight, portable
Analog or serial output (optional)
Easy-to-read, digital display

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Specifications
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Accuracy	+/- 2% full-scale. Accuracy may differ depending on material measured
Battery	NiMH (NOT lithium ion). Rechargeable. Up to 8 hours continuous use per charge
Warranty	one year against factory defects

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Comparison Chart
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Equipped With Rollers For Measuring Moving Materials.
For Aircraft Cables And Other Stationary Cables Use An ACX-1.

Model	Style	Range	Tolerance	Resolution
LX-25-1	Low-Tension (5.5” wide)	2 - 25 lb.	+/-0.5	0.2 lb.
LX-50-1		5 - 50 lb.	+/- 1 lb.	0.2 lb.
LX-100-1		5 - 100 lb.	+/- 2 lb.	0.2 lb.
LX-250-1	Standard (5.5” wide)	5 - 250 lb.	+/- 5 lb.	0.2 lb.
LX-500-1	Standard (5.5” wide)	25 - 500 lb.	+/- 10 lb.	1 lb.
LX-100-W-1	Wide (8.5” wide) Recommended for large or stiff materials	5 - 100 lb.	+/- 2 lb.	0.2 lb.
LX-250-W-1		5 - 250 lb.	+/- 5 lb.	0.2 lb.
LX-500-W-1		25 - 500 lb.	+/- 10 lb.	1 lb.

*Contact Tensitron about measuring more rigid materials and/or diameters up to 3/4 in. (19mm)

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Model	Style	Solid Copper Wire	Solid Steel Wire	Stranded Steel Cable
LX-25-1 LX-50-1 LX-100-1	Low-Range (5.5” wide)	12 AWG (2mm)	.04 in. (1mm)	7x19: 5/32” (4 mm) 7x7: 1/8”(3mm)
LX-250-1 LX-500-1	Standard (5.5” wide)	12 AWG (2mm)	.04 in. (1mm)	7x19: 5/32” (4 mm) 7x7: 1/8”(3mm)
LX-100-W-1 LX-250-W-1 LX-500-W-1	Wide (8.5” wide)	6 AWG (4mm)	.08 in. (2mm)	7x19: 1/4” (6 mm)

Tape, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass Roving, Fiber Tow, Etc.:

Select meter according to tension.
May require custom rollers (see “Options” below).

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Downloads
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Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire & Cable Tension Meter - Data Sheet

Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire & Cable Tension Meter - Instruction Manual

Tensitron LX-1 Medium Wire & Cable Tension Meter - Dimensions

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Models

Price

Tensitron LX-25-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 0.5-25 Lbs, Copper Wire 19-12 AWG or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

Tensitron LX-50-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 5-100 Lbs, Copper Wire 19-12 AWG or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

Tensitron LX-100-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 5-100 Lbs, Copper Wire 19-12 AWG or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

Tensitron LX-250-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 5-250 Lbs, Cables 1/16" to 5/32" or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

Tensitron LX-500-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 25-500 Lbs, Cables 1/16" to 5/32" or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

Tensitron LX-100-W-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 5-100 Lbs, Copper Wire 11-16 AWG or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

Tensitron LX-250-W-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 5-250 Lbs, Copper Wire 11-16 AWG or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

Tensitron LX-500-W-1 Digital Tension Meters for Medium-sized Wires and Cables, Range 25-500 Lbs, Copper Wire 11-16 AWG or Other Materials View Model Details

$1,899.00

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Tensitron Additional Calibration

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