Tension Force Gauges for Wire and Filament
Measure the tension of wire and filament without pausing your operation. These gauges are often used to set tension and take continuous readings in 3D printing, spooling, wire cutting, and drawing machines. They can also be used with thin wire rope, carbon fiber, and fiber-optic strands. Slide your material between the three rollers to take measurements, even in tight spaces. All include a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states these gauges meet standards for accuracy. They include a case for storage and protection.
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| Capacity, Metric | Accuracy, Metric | Measuring Increments, Metric | Wire | Filament | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Dial Dia. | Each | |
| 200 g | ±10 g | 1 g, 5 g | 0.006" | 0.008" | 8 1/2" | 3 5/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 5/8" | 0000000 | 000000000 |
| 2,000 g | ±50 g | 50 g | 0.02" | 0.024" | 8 1/2" | 4 9/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 5/8" | 0000000 | 00000000 |
| 10 kg | ±0.1 kg | 0.25 kg, 0.5 kg | 0.039" | 0.06" | 8 1/2" | 4 9/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 5/8" | 0000000 | 00000000 |
Economy Tension Force Gauges for Wire
Measure the tension of wire or cable. First, determine your wire’s diameter with the notches on the side of these gauges. Then, insert the wire between the two nylon rollers on the bottom and the slot on top to get a needle reading. Using the table on the handle, convert the reading into a tension measurement relative to your wire’s diameter.
| Capacity, English | Accuracy, English | Measuring Increments Range, English | For Wire Dia. | Ht. | Wd. | Dp. | Each | |
| 800 lbs. | ±24 lbs. | 5-100 lbs. | 3/32", 1/8", 5/32" | 11" | 5" | 1 1/2" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 2,000 lbs. | ±60 lbs. | 60-400 lbs | 3/16", 7/32", 1/4" | 11" | 5" | 1 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 4,500 lbs. | ±135 lbs. | 50-400 lbs. | 1/4", 9/32", 5/16", 3/8" | 18 1/4" | 7" | 1 1/2" | 0000000 | 000000 |