Tension Meter and Measuring Heads LC

 in CREALET

Introducing the Tension Meter LC

The combination of our Tension Meter LC with our Measuring Heads LC (for low tension and small yarn groups as well as for high tension and wide yarn groups) puts you in total control.

 

 

Tension Meter LC

Tension display

Measuring Head LC

Low tension and small yarn groups

Measuring Head LC

High tension and wide yarn groups

 

 

Let’s start at the beginning, how this new Tension Meter came about. Then we have a look at the details of the Tension Meter LC and the two Measuring Heads LC:

 

The Idea

This Tension Meter was originally developed by CREALET on a precise customer request: “Develop a precise warp tension monitoring on ribbon looms with negative warp let-off.”

The Problem

Since this type of warp tension regulation usually cannot ensure a uniform warp tension from the full to the empty warp beam, serious problems can arise in the production of more sophisticated fabrics.

 

The Solution

For such applications our new Tension Meter LC can be very useful.

It puts you in total control:

  • The Tension Meter shows the current, minimum and maximum warp tension on a display.
  • In case of deviations, the negative warp tension control can be adjusted.
  • The Tension Meter can be equipped with two Measuring Heads so that the warp tension of two warp beams can be measured and monitored.
  • For long-term measurements, the Tension Meter can be attached to a DIN Rail bracket to the weaving machine.
  • Changing the Tension Meter to another weaving machine is very easy.
  • Alternatively, the Tension Meter can also be used as a portable meter.

 

Tension Meter LC
With tension display

 

 

Main Features:

  • For one or two measuring heads
  • USB socket for power supply or data communication
  • CANopen interface for connecting several Tension Meters
  • Transfer of the measurement data to a central computer to analyze, saving and print data from one or all of the Tension Meters
  • Various Measuring heads are available for low to very high warp tension.

 

Measuring Head LC
For low tension and small yarn groups

 

 

The measuring head can be easily inserted into the warp sheet due to its simple construction. With a Velcro tape attached to the cable of the measuring head and to the loom, it is held in position. Additional attachment points on the measuring head also allow a rigid attachment to the loom.

Main Features:

  • Yarn groups of up to 20 mm can be measured with the Measuring Head
  • The lightweight construction allows measurements without affecting the warp tension
  • For small warp repeat patterns
  • Measuring range 100N, 200N, 600N
  • The measuring head can be used for fast mobile measurements or for long-term measurements
  • Cable length 2 m

 

Measuring Heads LC
For high tension and wide yarn groups

 

 

For large warp repeat patterns made with Jacquard machines, a wide range of measurement is advantageous. These measuring Heads can also be used for very high warp tension. However, due to the high dead weight, the Measuring Head must be mechanically fastened to the weaving machine, or it can be fastened to the profile of the warp stop motion on wide looms with high warp tension.

Main Features:

  • Yarn groups of up to 100 mm can be measured with the Measuring Head
  • For large warp repeat patterns
  • Measuring range 50N, 100N, 300N, 500N
  • 2 rotating deflecting rollers
  • Ropes for attaching the Measuring Head to the profile of the warp stop motion
  • Cable length 2 m