Quick-Check Blue Tension Meter

Place it on a cable. Measure its tension. Removed in under five seconds.

The Quick-Check Blue Tension Meter can be employed in many industries requiring proper and provable tensioning. Typical applications include:

  • Cell towers
  • Stack guy wires
  • Pre-tensioned cable barriers
  • Bridges
  • Elevators
  • Winch rope
  • Overhead electric transit wires
  • Fall arrest systems
  • Aircraft arresting cables
  • Utilities

Get a Quote

View the cable library to learn more about the over 500 wires, cables and ropes available for calibration on all Quick Check tension meters.

Overview

The Dillon Quick-Check Blue tension meter makes a difference. It reduces time on the job site by eliminating the need for whiteboards, changing sheaves, and the need for charts to figure out target tensions. This unit also reduces time off of the job site by having automatic site form completion, with image, and direct complete reports.

Specifications

Capacity
10,000 lb/45 kN/4500 kg

Communications
Bluetooth®

Wire Calibrations
Up to 20 wire calibrations

Capture Rate
10Hz, 100Hz & 1000Hz

Accuracy
+ 3% instrument capacity

Operating Range
-4° F to 158° F (-20° C to 70° C)

Protection
Hard polymer storage case

Environmental
Suitable for continued outdoor use

Weight
11 lb (5 kg)

Size
0 x 23 x 3” (25 x 59 x 8 cm)

Range
Wire sizes from 3/16” (4.75 mm) up to 1.0” (25.4 mm)

Display
Dot-graphic LCD display supports full text

Units of Measure
lbf, kgf & Newtons

Resolution
Low / med / high (5000 resolutions)

Battery
120+ hours (backlight off)

Calibration
Each wire rope is calibrated and is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Certificate included with curve readings. Passes only with three consecutive confirming runs, with all points in specification.

Recalibration
Every 12 months

Approvals
CE

Why Quick-Check Blue Tension Meter?

  • Bluetooth® enabled, Custom mobile app
  • High Accuracy: ±0.3% instrument capacity
  • Low, Med & High selectable resolution
  • Multi-wire single sheave
  • Automatic closeout report generation with photos
  • Automatic target tension calculations
  • Choose your unit of measure: lb, kg, N
  • Dot-graphic LCD display supports full text
  • Telescoping handle engages quickly
  • Inbuilt image capture
  • Portable and rugged – designed for outdoor use
  • Time saving check-tensioning mode