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Tensitron TX Tension Meter Selector

Find the Right Tension Meter for Fine Strands & Narrow Materials

Measuring tension in fine wire, yarn, thread, fiber optics, filament, or narrow tape? Answer a few quick questions to find a recommended Tensitron TX model and measurement range for your material and operating tension.

Find Your TX Model Narrow the TX options based on your material and application.
Match the Right Range Narrow the options based on your normal operating tension.
Receive Your Result Get your recommendation by email for easy reference.
Tensitron TX digital tension meter for fine wire, fiber, and filament
TX Digital Tension Meter

Materials for TX Tension Measurement

For Fine Wire, Fibers & Narrow Materials

The TX series measures tension in fine strands and narrow materials. Use the selector to identify a recommended TX model based on your material, its size, and your operating tension.

TX Strand Applications

Fine Wire, Yarn & Filament

Measure tension in fine wire and flexible strands used in coil winding, fiber processing, and precision manufacturing.

Typical materials include:
Fine wire, magnet wire, yarn, thread, fiber optics, and monofilament.
TX Narrow Material Applications

Narrow Tape, Film & Fabric

Measure tension in narrow, flexible materials where material dimensions and operating tension fit the selected TX model.

Typical materials include:
Thin tape, narrow film strips, and narrow fabrics.
Not sure which TX model fits your application? Start with your material details and normal operating tension. Applications outside standard TX capabilities can be reviewed by a Tensitron specialist.

Access the TX Selector

Get Your TX Tension Meter Recommendation

Tell us a little about yourself to access the TX selector. Answer a few application questions to see your recommended TX model and receive the result by email.

How it works

The TX selector takes about a minute and gives you a practical starting recommendation based on your material, its size, and the tension you need to measure.

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Register Enter your contact information to access the TX selector.
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Tell us about your application Answer questions about your material, its size, line conditions, and normal operating tension.
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Get your recommendation See your recommended Tensitron TX model and receive your result by email.
Built Around Your Material TX selection guidance for fine wire, yarn, thread, fiber optics, filament, and narrow materials.
Immediate Recommendation See a recommended TX model and tension range when you complete the selector.
Specialist Support Available Applications outside standard TX capabilities can be reviewed by a Tensitron specialist.

The Tensitron TX Tension Meter Selector provides a starting recommendation based on the information entered. Final instrument selection may depend on material characteristics, process conditions, calibration requirements, and other application-specific factors.