Tension Measurement
Schmidt Tension Meter ZEF

Special FeaturesTension meter ZEF with easy to read LCD displayColoured, backlight TFT display with 3 different display modes

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Special Features


Tension meter ZEF with easy to read LCD display

Coloured, backlight TFT display with 3 different display modes
– numeric
– numeric with live bargraph
– numeric with graph (time-tension)

The display rotates in 90° steps for better reading

Automatic “Zero-Setting” in each measuring position using a special sensor technique

Selectable units of measurement: cN, g, N and lb

Very high data sampling rate (internal 1 kHz)

Storage of MIN, MAX, last reading, average and standard deviation per measuring interval

User-set MIN and MAX alarms with indication of TFT display if reading is out of limits

Adjustable electronic damping for better reading when tension fluctuates

3 separate calibration material memory locations for custom calibrations

Menu set-up in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and French language

Slim filament guide with small guide rollers – ideal for limited access space

Simple, trouble free operation

Filament guide and unique roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material

Light weight hand-held unit



Standard Features

Everything in operator’s view:
– the guide rollers
– the measuring material
– the readings

Ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers

Tension meter with high-strength plastic housing

LiPo accumulator (approx. 25 hours continuous operation) with AC adapter

CE approved (tested for electromagnetic compatibility)

Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included

Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report



Available Models

ModelMeasuring Range
ResolutionMeasuring Head Width*
SCHMIDT Calibration Material**
ZEF-500.5 – 50.0 cN0.1 cN43 mmPA: 0.12 mm Ø
ZEF-1000.5 – 100.0 cN0.1 cN43 mmPA: 0.12 mm Ø
ZEF-2001.0 – 200.0 cN0.1 cN43 mmPA: 0.12 mm Ø
Other units of measure are available, such as g.
*  Width of filament guide
** Suitable for 95 % of applications – PA = Polyamide Monofilament










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