Running Line Tensiometers - Cable Line Riders

Line Tension, Speed, & Payout Monitoring
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Rugged Controls manufactures rugged and accurate running line tensiometers (RLT) that feature alloy-steel frames with marine grade coatings and high quality stainless steel fixtures. Force and count sensors are located in a removable center sheave, allowing for easy installation without the need to cut or modify the winch lines. If future needs change these RLT’s can be just as easily removed for use in other applications.

In addition to our flagship tensiometer line Rugged Controls has recently added additional models to our product line, Single Side Plate Tensiometers, a more cost effective option, and Variable Wire Diameter Tensiometers, a more versatile option.  

Our Single Side Plate Tensiometers retain the durable construction and accuracy of our existing models, with a streamlined design to reduce production costs. Our Variable Wire Diameter Tensiometers provide a versatile solution for customers looking to monitor line tension, speed and payout on multiple wire rope sizes without purchasing multiple tensiometers or sheave assemblies.  

You can read more about our tensiometer products by downloading our cable tensiometer brochure

 

Tensiometer Construction

Frame

Alloy Steel with Marine Grade Coating

Fasteners

316 Stainless Steel

Pins & Shafts

17-4 Stainless Steel

Sheaves

4340 Alloy Steel

Bearings

Regreasable Roller Bearings

Enclosure

Nema 4X Stainless Steel

Models

RL - 05

Max Wire Rope Diameter: 1" (25.4mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 10 tons

RL - 10

Max Wire Rope Diameter: 1.5" (38.1mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 45 tons

RL - 20

Max Wire Rope Diameter: 2.0" (50.8mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 150 tons

RL - 30

Max Wire Rope Diameter: 3.0" (76.2mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 375 tons

RL - 40

Max Wire Rope Diameter: 4.5" (114.3mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 500 tons

RL-10-SSP

Max Wire Rope Diameter: 1.5" (38.1mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 45 tons

RL-20-SSP

Max Wire Rope Diameter: 2.0" (50.8mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 150 tons

RL-10-VWD

Wire Rope Diameters: .5" (13mm) - 1.5" (38mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 45 tons

RL-20-VWD

Wire Rope Diameters: 1" (25mm) - 2" (52mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 150 tons

RL-30-VWD

Wire Rope Diameters: 1.5" (38mm) - 3" (76mm)

Line Tension Capacity: 200 tons

 

Contact us with any questions!

  • Rugged, compact, and accurate cable tension monitoring
  • Tension and Payout sensors located in removable center sheave
  • Quick installation
  • Design validated by F.E.A.
  • High payout / scope line speed capability
  • Standard sizes rated from 10 tons to 500 tons. Smaller sizes are also available.

About Us

Rugged Controls is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of rugged programmable controllers, sensors, instrumentation, controls and automation equipment used in industries ranging from oil & gas, industrial, oceanographic to mining to construction. Our brand of multivariable controllers is continually selected in mission-critical applications where rugged durability, viewability, accuracy and data acquisition is required.

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