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Wire & Filament Digital Tension Meter

±1% accuracy for delicate filaments — quick, one-handed tension verification in production, QC and R&D.

Verify Fine Wire and Filament Tension Without Guesswork

Verify tension on fine wire, yarn, fiber optics, film and tape — quickly, one-handed, and with ±1% full-scale accuracy. Built for production, quality control and R&D, the TX replaces guesswork with repeatable readings, so you protect first-quality yield and process consistency on your most delicate materials.
FAST & VERSATILE
Measure fine wire, filament, fiber, film, and tape tension quickly.
DEPENDABLE
Built for production, QC, and R&D environments.
CONVENIENT
One-handed operation with an easy-to-read digital display.
ACCURACY
±1% full-scale accuracy for repeatable tension verification.
BATTERY
NiMH (NOT lithium ion). Rechargeable. Up to 8 hours continuous use per charge.
WARRANTY
One year against factory defects

Small tension changes can create big quality problems.

Fine wire, filaments, fiber optics, film, and tape can stretch, break, or drift out of spec when tension is not controlled. The TX gives production, QC, and R&D teams a repeatable way to verify tension on delicate materials before waste or rework builds up

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TX Data Sheet

Tension Measurement Built for Accuracy and Performance

Application support • Proven instruments • Reliable data

Why Tensitron?
Tensitron TX-1 digital tension meter for wire, fiber, and filament tension measurement

Model Selector

Model Tension Range Copper Wire AWG Wire / Filament Diameter Best For
TX-125-1 0 to 125 g 54 to 37 AWG 0.0001" to 0.006" Ultra-fine filaments and fine magnet wire
TX-1000-1 10 to 1,000 g 40 to 32 AWG 0.0001" to 0.013" Fine wire, yarn, thread, and fiber
TX-5000-1 50 to 5,000 g 40 to 28 AWG 0.0001" to 0.019" Heavier wire, coil winding, and thin cable
TX-5EDM-1 50 to 5,000 g EDM wire 0.10 to 0.30 mm — EDM spark-erosion wire

All models: ±1% full-scale accuracy, selectable units of g, lb, and N, up to 10 custom calibrations for other materials and diameters, NiMH rechargeable battery, up to 8 hours of continuous use, and battery charger included. Carrying case and NIST-traceable certificate available.

Not sure which model? Talk to a TX specialist. Tell us your material and diameter, and we will spec it. For larger materials or higher tension, see the LX.

High-Accuracy Digital Tension Meters

Repeatable Tension Readings for Delicate Materials

Our Digital Tension Meters for Fine Wire and Filaments provide quick and precise verification of tension in delicate materials where consistency is critical. Designed for production, quality control, and R&D environments, these meters help eliminate guesswork and ensure repeatable results.
With built-in material selection and easy-to-read digital output, operators can measure tension efficiently without manual charts or complex setup. When tension accuracy impacts quality and yield, these meters support better control, reduced waste, and improved process performance.
  • Measure fine wire and filament tension quickly and accurately
  • Improve product consistency and process control
  • Durable construction for industrial and laboratory use
  • User-friendly operation with portable design

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Customer Services

(303) 702-1980

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Case Studies

Real-World TX Applications

Climco Coil Company copper wire winding application for Tensitron TX-1 Series tension meter case study

Coil Winding Tension Control

Climco Coil Company improved coil production consistency using the Tensitron TX-5000-1 tension meter.
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Endicott Coil Company copper wire coil tension measurement using Tensitron TX-1 Series tension meters

Magnet Wire Tension Monitoring

Endicott Coil uses Tensitron meters to accurately monitor magnet-wire tension during coil winding.
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