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COLT Clamp On Line Tensionmeter
3/16" up to 1" (5mm up to 25mm)

Made in UK
COLT Cable Tension Meter
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The COLT cable tension meter is designed for fast and accurate measurement of wire rope tensions up to 11,000 lbf / 5000 kgf on cables up to 1" / 25mm diameter. Constructed from aerospace grade aluminum the COLT digital tension meter is lightweight and easy to handle and operates on wires that are already under tension. Once in place, it allows the operator to quickly check tension on cables or wire ropes set at any angle.

A built-in high accuracy, Bluetooth module transmits load data wirelessly to any smart device running our Android or iOS app. An adjustable device holder allows the COLT to be used as a traditional tension meter with onboard display or the smartphone can be handheld or mounted elsewhere.

The latest COLT App has two key modes, one for measuring tension on static wire rope lines and the other for the installation, repair and maintenance of elevator cars.

Wire Rope Mode:
• Records GPS coordinates
• Logs the local temperature and wind speed from local NOAA
• Multi anchor data logging with camera mode for a photo on your report

Elevator Mode:
• Car weighing – measure tension on each cable and automatically calculate car weight
• Car balancing – measure and calculate the balance of load across up to 10 cables

COLT Tensionmeter features

COLT Cable Tension Meter Video

Features

  • Includes Traceable Calibration Certificate
  • Water resistant design for all weather use
  • 2400 hour battery life
  • Bluetooth connectivity enabling operator to stand at safe distance if needed
  • Lever ratio of 5.3:1 allows effortless, safe, clamping onto pre-tensioned wire ropes
  • Adjustable center sheave makes changing wire rope sizes fast and easy
  • Constantly growing library of calibrations available to all COLT users
  • NEW Elevator Mode for Car Balancing and Weighing

Applications

  • Guy wire maintenance on cell towers, bridges, stacks, antennas & masts.
  • Guy Tension & Tower Alignment
  • Guy Tower Plumb & Tension
  • Testing for plumb and tension on cell towers
  • Guyed tower installation tips
  • Guyed tower deployment
  • EHS guy wire, Turnbuckle tensioner.
  • Wire rope installations, comparing, equalizing & measuring
  • Median cable barrier tensioning
  • Utility cable overhead line monitoring
  • Elevator hoist, governor & compensating wire rope maintenance
  • Zip lines & assault course testing
  • Fall arrest systems
  • Metro, tram and rail transit electric wires & catenary testing
  • Ski lifts

Ranges

ModelCapacityResolution
COLT5T11,000 lbs / 5,000 kg20 lb / 10 kg

Dimensions

COLT On Line Tensionmeter Dimensional Drawing
A B C D
COLT5T 23.2" / 589mm 10.0" / 254mm 7.9" / 200mm 7.9" / 200mm

Specifications

Unitskg, lbs, tonne and kN
Accuracy± 3% of full scale if wire rope ⌀ and construction known
Min Wire Rope ⌀⌀3/16" / ⌀5mm
Max Wire Rope ⌀⌀1" / ⌀25mm
Max Line Reduction7/32" with a ⌀3/8" wire rope / 5mm with a ⌀10mm wire rope
Wire Rope DatabaseInfinite via Android 4.4 or iOS 8.0 app
Weight7.7lbs / 3.5kg
Battery Type2x C cell batteries
Battery Life2400 hours Bluetooth transmission time
Operating Temp-13°F to +158°F / -25°C to +70°C
ProtectionNEMA 6 / IP67
CommunicationBluetooth 4.1
Standard AccessoriesProof test certificate, operation manual, carrying/storage case
Shipping Size27 x 21 x 12 inches / 69 x 54 x 31 cm
Shipping Weight31 Lbs / 14 Kg

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Complete Kit

The COLT tension meter is supplied as a kit including the tension meter, proof test certificate, cable gauge tool, magnetic device holder, 2 C batteries, and operation manual, in a foam-fitted carrying case.

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