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RX2-BX2 Carbon Fiber / Narrow Web / Tape Tension Meter

Made in Germany
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BX2 - Single Flanged Rollers
RX2 - Dual Flange Rollers

The RX2 tension meter is designed to measure tension of carbon fiber tows, fiberglass, tape and other narrow web materials. Cylindrical rollers are offered in 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 36, 41 and 50 mm lengths to measure tapes, bands, tows, films and similar materials. Roller width should not exceed 2x the width of the material being measured.

NOTE: Models using 50 mm roller lengths are supplied with a special heavy-duty bracket and use the DXX model designation.

Note:This model does not include a material thickness compensator 

For measurement of carbon fibers, we can offer a special carbon-optimized coating on the 10, 15 or 20 mm rollers which is commonly used in the CF industry. This Topochrom coating is commonly referred to by many as an "orange peel" (based on the textured surface when viewed under a microscope). This roller coating is our Option Code "CF".

Features

  • NIST-Traceable Calibration Certification OPTIONAL
  • Dual-flanged outer guide rollers with various widths for better filament guide (single-flanged rollers optional, recommendable if the material being measured is wider than the tape roller)
  • Tape rollers with contact surface from 7 mm up to 50 mm are available
  • Carbon Fiber Optmized Rollers Optionally Available, Code CF, Inquire for details
  • Roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material
  • Warranty: 1-Year
  • Made in Germany

Tension Ranges

ModelRangeOuter Roller
Spacing
Roller Widths
RX2-510 - 50 g55 mm7
RX2-1220 - 120 g55 mm7,10,15,20,30
RX2-2020 - 200 g55 mm7,10,15,20,30
RX2-4020 - 400 g55 mm7,10,15,20,30
RX2-EX100 - 1000 g55 mm7,10,15,20,30,36,41,50
RX2-200200 - 2000 g117 mm7,10,15,20,30,36,41,50
RX2-500400 - 5000 g117 mm7,10,15,20,30,36,41,50
RX2-1K2.5 - 10 kg117 mm7,10,15,20,30,36,41
RX2L-2K5 - 20 kg167 mm7,10,15,20,30
Calibration to customized material:
If process material differs significantly from the standard calibration material in diameter, rigidity or shape, special calibration using customer supplied samples is recommended. For this purpose a material sample of about 15 ft. should be supplied.

Related Products

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Available Rollers for Hand-Held Tension Meters
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DXR
Tape & Band Tension Meter
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TX2
Tape Tension Meter with rollers point away from operator

Tape Rollers

Roller Widh Line Speed
...m/min
Roller Material
7 mm 1000Nickel-plated steel
10 mm 1000Hardcoated aluminium
15 mm 1000Hardcoated aluminium
20 mm 1000Hardcoated aluminium
30 mm 1000Hardcoated aluminium
36 mm 1000Hardcoated aluminium
41 mm 1000Hardcoated aluminium
50 mm 1000Hardcoated aluminium

Options

Air Damping (A)

An adjustable, precision air dashpot provides steady tension reading as tension fluctuate.
Lever (L)

A heavy duty, lever-operated mechanism moves the outer rollers for easy acquisition of the running filament. Recommended for models of 10 Kg or higher.
Memory Pointer (M)

Designed to retain the peak value as tensions fluctuate. Manually reset by using the knob located in the center of the dial.
Note: Model RX2-50 is not available with memory pointer

Complete Kit

The RX2 Tension Meter is supplied as a complete kit including meter and instruction manual in a foam-fitted hard-plastic carrying case.

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Specifications

Accuracy± 1% of full scale or
± 1 graduation mark on scale
Diameter of Scale41 mm
Maximum Speed1000 m/min
Roller MaterialHardcoated aluminium
Housing MaterialDie-cast aluminum
Temperature range50 - 113°F (10 - 45°C)
Air humidity85 % RH, max.
Housing dimensions(L x W x H)7.5 x 3.3 x 1.8 in(188 x 85 x 45 mm)
Weight, net (gross)1.2 lbs (3 lbs)

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