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CTM-QC / Tower & guy wire

Handheld Quick-Clamp Cable Tension Meters

Check stationary, tensioned guy wires without removing a cable end. Specify rope construction and the actual working load before selecting a quick-clamp meter.

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Handheld lever conceptual measurement arrangement
Measurement concept only. Released product photos, drawings and configuration data are supplied with an agreed offer.

START WITH YOUR ROPE

Cable diameter × tension capacity

Planning envelopes across each family. A single model does not cover every diameter and load combination. Confirm the exact rope profile, range and calibrated accuracy in your quotation.

Model familySupported cable diameterTension capacity envelopeAccuracyOperation mode
CTM-QC3–28 mm / 0.118–1.102 in10–100 kN / 2,248–22,481 lbf / 1,020–10,197 kgfTarget ±1.5–2% FS; subject to rope-specific validationHandheld lever

MEASUREMENT WORKFLOW

Handheld lever: define the installation first

Select the verified rope profile, fit all contact points to a stationary cable, engage the lever as instructed, then record stabilized readings. Follow the instrument manual for repeat positions and clearance.

A diameter match alone does not establish calibration. Strand construction, coating and stiffness can change the indication.

What the CTM-QC review covers

  • Quick-engage lever and readable local display
  • Optional Bluetooth reporting; confirm app and export format
  • Matched grooves and rope-specific calibration profiles

Send these details

  • Guy wire diameter, lay and material
  • Working tension and target tolerance
  • Clear straight span and safe access

Tower installation and inspection crews, wind guy-wire contractors and marine rigging teams.

BUILD THE RIGHT PACKAGE

Calibration, protection & signal options

Select the accessories in the RFQ below. Budget add-ons are indicative values, subject to compatibility and the final quotation.

Optional package requirements

Indicative USD add-ons. Compatibility, protection rating, calibration and prices require written confirmation.

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REPEATED RENTAL OR OWNERSHIP?

Compare your project’s instrument cost.

Enter your equipment and rental quotations. Starting values are illustrative assumptions; calibration, deposits, tax and transport can change the result.

Rental subtotal $1,100 · purchase budget $980 · ownership budget is lower by $120Request your actual purchase quote →

Before specifying CTM-QC

Will one calibration cover all rope sizes?

No. Different diameters and constructions require appropriate profiles and contact geometry. Provide the complete cable list and request a calibration scope for each combination.

How do we confirm the quoted accuracy?

Agree the range, error definition, reference instrument, rope condition, load points and acceptance limits. A planning target is not a calibration certificate.

Can you review a replacement instrument?

Send the current model, rope profiles, loads, accessories and required data outputs. CTM is independent of the brands mentioned on this site.

GET THE CONFIGURATION RIGHT

Send the rope size. Define the load.

We will review cable construction, measurement range, access and output requirements with your RFQ.

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