Wherever precision and superior quality are essential in production and processing, SCHMIDT Tension Meters are considered as indispensable in production monitoring, quality control, automation and process engineering. SCHMIDT offers a large selection of Tension Meters: The product range includes both hand-held models and Online Tension Meters, each available as mechanical and electronic versions.

During ITMA Asia 2008 following new products will be presented:

•  Electronic, battery-operated Tension Meter Series ETX with digital display , memory (4000 readings) and analog and digital output (RS232) or download and monitor readings to a PC. Available in different ranges up to max. 500 cN.

• Online Tension Sensor Series TS-232 and LTS-422 with digital output (RS 232 or RS422) to monitor tension data and make data analysis using a PC. Up to 32 Sensors can be connected .

• Display unit model SCD-1 and panel mount display model SC-PM. These displays are suitable for all Schmidt tension sensors with analog output.

Main features include,

(i)         Adjustable Min/Max Alarm settings with indication and output.

(ii)        Analog and digital outputs ( 0-10 V and RS 232, optional RS 422).

(iii)       Adjustable damping.

(iv)       Possibility to store 3 different calibration curves.

Besides the tension meters the company will also display other      control and inspection instruments such as

• Textile Durometers (hardness tester) for yarn bobbins.

•  Rubber hardness testers for spinning rolls.

•  Textile moisture meters.

• Yarn speed and length meters.

• Force gauges (Push-Pull) and Teststands.

• Thickness Gauges.

• Stroboscopes.

•  Tachometers.

Courtesy: Hans Schmidt & Co GmbH.