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CTM-RLT / Moving rope measurement

Running Line Tensiometers & Cable Pulling Meters

Specify a three-sheave running line tensiometer for moving steel cable, winch payout and cable pulling projects.

Configure CTM-RLT in your RFQ ↗
Running line / three sheaves 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-RLT4–38 mm / 0.157–1.496 in10–300 kN / 2,248–67,443 lbf / 1,020–30,591 kgfTarget ±1.5–2% FS; subject to rope-specific validationRunning line / three sheaves

MEASUREMENT WORKFLOW

Running line / three sheaves: define the installation first

Size the sheaves for the cable construction, align entry and exit paths, then validate reference tension, speed and length channels over the agreed operating range.

Maximum line speed is configuration-dependent. The requested 1,000 m/min envelope requires explicit sheave, bearing, encoder and dynamic validation.

What the CTM-RLT review covers

  • Tension with optional speed and paid-out length
  • Sheave geometry chosen around the rope bend limit
  • Encoder, sampling and remote display scope

Send these details

  • Line speed, acceleration and duty cycle
  • Minimum bend radius and allowed deflection
  • Peak tension, data rate and installation drawing

Power-line pulling contractors, offshore winch operators and wireline equipment builders.

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-RLT

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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