Overview- Collection of tensiometers for textile machinery: electronic and mechanical models for yarn tension measurement on knitting, hosiery, warping, winding, twisting, texturizing and other textile processes.
Electronic tensiometer ZEF/ZED | 1836C-D-E 1837B-C- Recommended for knitting, hosiery, warping and assembling machines
- Digital reading
Available reading scales and codes:
ZEF type, from 0.5 to 50 cN with 0.1 cN accuracy — Code 1836C
ZEF type, from 0.5 to 100 cN with 0.1 cN accuracy — Code 1836D
ZEF type, from 1 to 200 cN with 0.1 cN accuracy — Code 1836E
ZED type, from 1.0 to 200.0 cN with 0.1 cN accuracy — Code 1837B
ZED type, from 1 to 500 cN with 1 cN accuracy — Code 1837C
Warp tensiometer DXK- Measures correct warp tension both statically and dynamically
- 10 mm measuring roller; capable of measuring 5 or 10 yarns simultaneously
- Available in three versions to cover wide tension ranges
Versions and codes:
DXK-300 with reading scale from 20 to 300 cN — Code 2876
DXK-1000 with reading scale from 100 to 1000 cN — Code 2877
DXK-2000 with reading scale from 200 to 2000 cN — Code 2878
Electronic tensiometer DTS | 195A-B-C-D- Suitable for winding, twisting and warping machines
- Digital reading; measures working tension and tension peaks
- Distance between the two outer rollers: 66 mm
- Standard rollers for yarn speeds up to 2000 m/min; optional rollers for up to 5000 m/min
Available reading scales and codes:
From 0.2 to 200 cN — Code 195A
From 0.5 to 500 cN — Code 195B
From 10 to 1000 cN — Code 195C
From 20 to 2000 cN — Code 195D
Electronic tensiometer ETB | 1830F-G-H- Recommended for texturizing machines, automatic winders, warping machines and applications with limited space
- Digital reading
- Distance between the two rollers: 24 mm
Available models and codes:
Tension range from 0.3 to 100.0 cN with steel guide rollers; yarn speed up to 2000 m/min; resolution 0.1 cN — Code 1830F
Tension range from 2.0 to 200.0 cN with steel guide rollers; yarn speed up to 2000 m/min; resolution 0.1 cN — Code 1830G
Tension range from 2.0 to 500.0 cN with steel guide rollers; yarn speed up to 2000 m/min; resolution 0.1 cN — Code 1830H
Other optional models: ETPB (ceramic heads, suitable up to 6000 m/min), ETX & ETPX (with dedicated software and USB connection)
Mechanical tensiometer DX2 | 286N-P-A-D-W-Y- Suitable for winders, twisters and warping machines
Available reading scales and codes:
From 10 to 50 cN — Code 286N
From 20 to 200 cN — Code 286P
From 20 to 400 cN — Code 286A
From 50 to 1000 cN — Code 286D
From 200 to 2000 cN — Code 286W
From 400 to 5000 cN — Code 286Y
Other models with different reading scales available on request
Mechanical tensiometer ZF2/ZD2- Particularly suitable for knitting and hosiery machines
Available reading scales and codes:
From 1 to 5 cN — Code 286F
From 1 to 12 cN — Code 2865 (short-scale model)
From 3 to 30 cN — Code 286G
From 5 to 50 cN — Code 286H
From 10 to 100 cN — Code 286I
From 20 to 200 cN — Code 286L
NotesOther models and accessory options (special rollers, ceramic heads, software/USB-equipped models) are available on demand according to specific application and yarn speed requirements.
Technical specifications- Types: Electronic (ZEF/ZED, DTS, ETB) and Mechanical (DX2, ZF2/ZD2)
- Measuring roller diameter (DXK): 10 mm
- Roller spacing (DTS): 66 mm; (ETB): 24 mm
- Reading ranges: from 0.2 cN up to 5000 cN depending on model
- Resolutions/accuracy: commonly 0.1 cN for many electronic models; some high-range models use 1 cN
- Yarn speed capability: typical rollers up to 2000 m/min; optional rollers or ceramic heads for up to 5000–6000 m/min
- Applications: knitting, hosiery, warping, winding, twisting, texturizing, assembling machines and other textile machinery requiring tension control/measurement