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The Loos Cableware inch tension gauge measures the tension in cables to check for proper setup in sail rigging and supporting cables for large tents, radio towers, and other structures. This analog gauge shows present tension in pounds (lb.) and has a measurement accuracy of + or - 5 percent. The gauge shows readings on a graduated scale, and a calibration table on the unit converts a scale reading to the corresponding present tension and percentage breaking strength of the rope, based on 302/304 1 x 19 stainless-steel wire rope. The gauge can remain hooked on the wire during testing while the tension is adjusted. The Loos Cableware metric tension gauge has an anodized aluminum body that resists corrosion and wear. A 1/4" hole on the gauge's body allows a lanyard or hook to be attached to the gauge for securing it to the cable.
Force gauges, also called push-pull gauges or tension gauges, measure the tensile (pull) or compression (push) force applied to an object. They are used to test the strength and functionality of a variety of machines, electronic components, cables, wires, and consumer products in scientific, medical, automotive, quality assurance, and manufacturing applications. A digital force gauge shows the amount of force in digits on the gauge's display. Response time varies among digital force gauges depending on the speed of the processor. An analog (or mechanical) force gauge shows measurements on a calibrated dial. Analog force gauges are not as precise as digital force gauges, but they provide instantaneous measurements and can be used in a wider range of environmental conditions than digital force gauges. Hooks, compression plates, levers, handles, test stands, and other accessories can be used with the gauge for taking measurements on objects with a range of shapes and sizes.
Loos & Co. manufactures aircraft cable and wire rope and related measurement tools. The company, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Pomfret, CT, meets International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 9001.
What’s in the Box?
- FGS-200PV E-Force motorized test stand
- (1) FGS-FGV200P interface cable
- (1) USB cable
- Instructions
TableRocked
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2025
Works perfectly to test the tension of my stainless cable deck railings.
moldmaker
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
Works as advertised.
Steve
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
Does what it was designed for well
BOAS
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
Easy to use. Repeatable tension values are easily identified when adjusting port and starboard shrouds.
Awningman
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
I use it to ajust Norco slide out cables for work very easy to use and accurate.
Ice Linux
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
According the ARRL tower book, the vast majority of guyed towers have their cable tension set too low. Erecting towers is an expensive and serious business and for those reasons the manufacturers provide specifications on cable tension. To do tower installation correctly, safely, and reliably you need something beyond "this feels about right". This inexpensive tensiometer is recommended by the ARRL and nicely removes the guesswork.
Brian D.
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2023
Noticed that my new Pt-2 gage was reading 6 at rest which concerned me and despite the highlighted note on the back of the unit. I called the manufacturer and they confirmed this at rest reading should not be a concern as the gage is calibrated at mid scale. We will see as I use it more this season but this still seams a little weird and unsettling.
Brian B
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020
Easy to place on the cable to be measured.Consistent results from measurement to measurement.Nice to be able to adjust the tension and see the immediate result with the gauge on the cable.Add a small string and clip to tie it to the cable being measured, to stop it from flying off the boat if you happen to drop it :-)I made a nice canvas bag to store it in on the boat.Great lifetime tool.If you have 1/4" cables like me, you can get the smaller or larger version of the gauge, depending on whether you think you may also be measuring smaller or larger than 1/4" cables.
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