LX

Medium Cable & Wire Tension Meter

Accurate Tension Control for Cable, Wire, and Bands

Improve quality and process control when measuring tension on a wide range of flat or round materials, moving or static. Take the guesswork out of tension measurement by using the LX-1 to check the tension on copper wire 1 to 19 AWG, tape or bands up to 1” wide, steel wire up to .08”, and braided cable up to 1/4”. Ideal for coil winding, EDM wire, textile manufacturing, and more.
FAST
Quickly test control wire and cable tension
ACCURATE
Improve safety and performance
DEPENDABLE
Save time and costs with durable construction
CONVENIENT
User-friendly and easy to transport
BATTERY
NiMH (NOT lithium ion). Rechargeable. Up to 8 hours continuous use per charge.
DATA OUTPUT
Analog Output (Option A) or RS-232 Serial Output (Option E)
Warranty
One year against factory defects

Medium Cable & Wire Tension Meter

The Tensitron LX-1 Tension Meter is designed to accurately measure tension on a wide range of flat or round materials, whether moving or stationary. Built for manufacturing, inspection, and quality control environments, the LX-1 delivers reliable, repeatable results when tension consistency matters.
Use the LX-1 to verify tension on copper wire from 1 to 19 AWG, tape or bands up to 1 inch wide, steel wire up to 0.08 inch, and braided cable up to 1/4 inch. Its versatility makes it ideal for coil winding, EDM wire, textile manufacturing, and other industrial applications.

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(303) 702-1980

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