RTMe – Rope Tension Meter

RTMe – Rope Tension Meter

RTMe – Rope Tension Meter

The Gigasense Rope Tension Meter, RTMe, is very simple and handy to use. Simply hold and “clip” it to the rope to be tested and use the large hand screw to deflect the rope to a fixed angle.

Application Area

RTMe is the ideal instrument for fast, simple, and accurate measurement of tensile forces in pre-tensioned or fixed wire ropes. Typical applications include railway overhead contact lines, guy wires for masts and towers, and other guyed structures.

The instrument can measure tensile forces up to 20 tons and is designed for wire ropes with diameters up to 42 mm.

Function

RTMe is highly user-friendly and requires minimal preparation. It is mounted directly onto the wire rope and operated by bending the rope to a defined angle using the ergonomically designed tensioning screw.

The product is available in two versions:

  • up to 5 tons
  • up to 20 tons

 

This allows it to be adapted to different needs and applications.

Advantages

  • Fast and easy installation directly on the wire rope
  • High flexibility with multiple measuring ranges
  • Ability to store up to 20 wire ropes and measurement points
  • Readout in multiple units (kN, tons, lbs, daN, etc.)
  • Robust design for demanding environments

Safety

RTMe is designed to operate safely even under harsh conditions. It can withstand overloads of up to 100% of its nominal capacity without affecting accuracy.

Its ergonomic design makes it easy to handle even in demanding work environments, and the instrument is supplied in a durable carrying case for protection and convenient transport.

Technical Data

  • Capacity: 5 or 20 tons
  • Wire rope diameter: 6–42 mm
  • Accuracy: up to ±2% (steel wire ropes)
  • Protection class: IP65
  • Operating time: up to 60 hours
  • Weight: 6 kg