The elevator rope tensiometer is a vital tool in the testing of elevator traction wire rope tension. The aim is to produce a rope tension that is as consistent as possible, by individual testing and adjustment of each traction rope during elevator installation, acceptance and inspection.
The advantage of having a non-oscillating rope tension is a longer service life for the tractive sheave and increased smoothness of running of the elevator wire rope. Other applications ideal for the tensiometer include bridge sling, tower connection line, overhead conductors, index wire rope and all other uses which require testing of wire tension.