Title
Tensometer
Preview
Document Type
Image
Description
This thread tension gauge, or tensometer, was used to measure the tension, or tensile force, in the rapidly moving thread of a sewing machine. Too much tension leads to thread breakage, while too little tension causes other problems. This unit was developed by the H. F. Livermore Corporation in Boston, founded in 1887.
Location
NJIT Campus Center, Second Floor
Dimensions
Inside of case: 9.4 x 11 x 4.4 cm
Photgrapher
Matthew J. Brown
Photo Date
03/13/2020
Components
Tensometer, carrying case
Approximate Date
After 1887
Collection
Distributed Museum
Provenance
Estate of Benedict W. Barat.
Keywords
tensometer, livermore, hf livermore, tension, tensile force, thread tension, tension gauge, threat tension gauge
