Warp-Tension Tester
DOT Code: 683.687-034
Industry: textile
Alternate Titles: tension checker
Tests and adjusts tension of warp on looms or other textile machines, using tensiometer: Presses arm of tensiometer against several threads of warp and reads gauge. Removes or adds weights, or turns adjustment nut with wrench to adjust tension, according to specifications. May test accuracy of tensiometer with known weights and adjust tensiometer, using screwdriver.
GOE: 06.03.02 STRENGTH: L GED: R2 M1 L2 SVP: 2 DLU: 77