Find the Right Tension Meter for Your Application
Answer a few quick questions about the material you need to measure and your normal operating tension. We'll narrow the options to a recommended Tensitron meter for your application.
Get a recommendation in about a minute.
Tell us what you're measuring and how your process operates. The selector will recommend a starting model and flag applications that may need additional review from a Tensitron specialist.
What type of material are you measuring?
Start with the shape of the material. This determines which type of Tensitron tension meter is best suited to the application.
Fabric, Film, Paper & Webs
For wider flat materials such as fabric, paper, film, plastic sheet, metal foil, nonwovens, conveyor belts, and similar web materials.
Wire, Yarn, Filament & Narrow Materials
For wire, yarn, thread, fiber optics, monofilament, tape, narrow fabrics, and similar strand materials.
How wide is the material?
Wider webs may require readings at several positions across the material to identify uneven tension from edge to edge.
Which best describes the material?
Material weight and stiffness are useful indicators of the tension range typically required for the application.
How does the process normally run?
High-speed continuous production may benefit from permanent in-line monitoring in addition to a portable meter for setup and verification.
What tension range do you normally run?
Enter the minimum and maximum operating tension in pounds. We'll look for a meter that comfortably covers the range.
Are you measuring EDM wire?
Electrical discharge machining wire uses a dedicated Tensitron configuration, so we'll identify that application first.
How does the process normally run?
Continuous, high-speed winding and processing may benefit from permanent in-line monitoring in addition to portable tension measurements.
What tension range do you normally run?
Enter the minimum and maximum operating tension in grams. The selector will identify the Tensitron range that best fits the application.