Precision Tension Meters Since 1935.

Measure Tension with Total Precision

Trusted by Leading Companies Worldwide

KTC Instruments

Tensitron was acquired by KTC Instruments in 2019. Both Tensitron and King Tester are proud to have crafted quality instruments in the USA since the 1930s.

The overview of who we are and what we do.

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What Is Tensitron?

Tensitron is a KTC Instruments Company, founded in 1935, which designs, manufactures, sells, and services digital, mechanical and electronic tension measuring instrumentation.

Our Mission for Sustainability

We work tirelessly to maintain the exceptional quality of our products. That is why we have a team dedicated to servicing our meters and gauges.

Qualified Team

Our expert team of professionals will work with you to ensure you are happy with your experience. Our goal is to put the best meter in your workers hands.

The Full Line of Tension Meters

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Tensitron is the industry leader in quality tension meters and offers a complete line of analog and digital tension meters. Improve quality, yields, and process control when measuring tension on filaments, fibers, or wires. Contact us to discover how Tensitron tension meters can save costs and improve quality in your manufacturing or testing environment.

Common Tension Meter Uses

Tensitron is recognized as the industry leader for designing and manufacturing precision tension meters, tension transducers, and custom tension measuring instrumentation.

ACX-1 meters are the fastest, easiest way to verify accurate cable tension.

ACX

Digital Cable Tension Meter

ACM tension meters quickly and easily verify accurate cable tension.

ACM

Mechanical Cable Tension Meter

Ideal for Fabric, Paper, Film, Plastic sheets, Metal soils, Conveyor belts and more.

Fabric & Web Tension Meter

The BTX-1 is ideal for nylon straps, seat belts, narrow poly web, flat drive belts, small V belts (up to 1/8 inch stationary), wide tape, pallet securing straps, and more.

BTX

Band Tension Meter

ACX-1 meters are the fastest, easiest way to verify accurate cable tension.

ACX

Digital Cable Tension Meter

Maintain process and quality control in manufacturing and testing environments.

Wire & Filament Digital Tension Meter

Quickly test control wire and cable tension

Medium Cable & Wire Tension Meter

Use CX-1 tension meters to measure the tension for catenary systems, elevator maintenance, telecommunications cables, guy wire, zip lines, theater rigging, and more.

Cable & Wire Rope Digital Tension Meter

Get the exact tension required no matter what you’re strapping.

STX

Digital Strap Tension Meter

Ideal for Fabric, Paper, Film, Plastic sheets, Metal soils, Conveyor belts and more.

Digital Strap Tension Meter

Use TX-1 instruments to check tensions on wire, yarn, fiber optics, film, tape, narrow fabrics, and flat materials.

Wire & Filament Digital Tension Meter

Permanently mount the sensors and convert the tension to a reliable signal that can be output for remote display, high-speed recording, or automatic tension control.

Transducers - Fiber & Wire

Digital Strap Tension Meter

Maintain process and quality control in manufacturing and testing environments.

Wire & Filament Digital Tension Meter

Quickly test control wire and cable tension

Medium Cable & Wire Tension Meter

Custom Calibration & Certification

NIST-traceable calibration, certification, and maintenance to ensure all tension meters remain accurate, compliant, and reliable.

Annual Calibration

Tensitron has designed, manufactured, and serviced our products for over 80 years. We are the experts in keeping your Tensitron instruments in top working condition at a reasonable price.

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Cable & Wire Tension Measurement

Accurate tension testing for aircraft cables, wire ropes, production lines, and stationary materials using advanced mechanical and digital tension meters.

Certifications & Traceability

Tensitron is the original manufacturer of its products. The practices Tensitron follows when servicing and calibrating its tension measurement instrumentation are certified to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

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Textile & Fabric Tension Testing

Specialized meters for measuring tension in fabrics, fibers, and textile materials to ensure uniformity and quality during manufacturing.

Textile & Fabric Tension Testing

Specialized meters for measuring tension in fabrics, fibers, and textile materials to ensure uniformity and quality during manufacturing.

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Strap, Belt & Webbing Tension Measurement

Precision tension meters designed for straps, belts, bands, and webbing used in packaging, industrial processes, and safety equipment.

Strap, Belt & Webbing Tension Measurement

Precision tension meters designed for straps, belts, bands, and webbing used in packaging, industrial processes, and safety equipment.

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We Are

Mission Critical

Our tension meters assist in multiple facets across several industries. From testing suture strength in surgery to protecting product during transport, Tensitron will make sure you complete your mission.

Highest Quality

Tensitron instruments set the standard for precision and durability, guaranteeing dependable results.

Reliable Results

From delicate materials to high-tension systems, our meters deliver consistent, trusted performance.

90+

Years

Since 1935

Tension Measurement Solutions

Precision tools engineered for consistent, reliable performance.

Case Studies

Operational Case Studies Using Our Tension Meters

Challenge: Preventing Wind-Induced Damage Caused by Improper Cable Tension

Tensitron ACX-250-1

Tensitron Solution

Over-Tensioned Straps Putting Product Quality at Risk

Tensitron STX-2000-1

Tensitron Solution

Critical Problem: Hard-to-Reach Aircraft Cables Need Accurate Tension Checks

Tensitron ACX-500-1

Tensitron Solution

ACX

WX

CX

STX

Transducers - Fiber & Wire

ACM

BTX

Transducers - Web & Belt

TX

LX

Industries We Serve

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Precision Tension Meters Since 1935.

Measure Tension with Total Precision

Trusted by Leading Companies Worldwide

The overview of who we are and what we do.

Always Innovating

The Full Line of Tension Meters

Download Our Guide

We Are

Mission Critical

Case Studies

Operational Case Studies Using Our Tension Meters