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

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

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Product Description
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
BatteryNiMH (NOT lithium ion). Rechargeable. Up to 8 hours continuous use per charge
Warrantyone 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.

ModelStyleRangeToleranceResolution
LX-25-1Low-Tension (5.5” wide)2 - 25 lb.+/-0.50.2 lb.
LX-50-15 - 50 lb.+/-  1 lb.0.2 lb.
LX-100-15 - 100 lb.+/-  2 lb.0.2 lb.
LX-250-1Standard (5.5” wide)5 - 250 lb.+/-  5 lb.0.2 lb.
LX-500-125 - 500 lb.+/-  10 lb.1 lb.
LX-100-W-1Wide (8.5” wide) Recommended for large or stiff materials5 - 100 lb.+/- 2 lb.0.2 lb.
LX-250-W-15 - 250 lb.+/-  5 lb.0.2 lb.
LX-500-W-125 - 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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ModelStyleSolid Copper WireSolid Steel WireStranded 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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