Reliable Wireline,
Precision Where It Matters

Reliable Wireline,
Precision Where It Matters

Wireline Systems


  • Line tension measurement from slick-line to heavy wireline

  • Upgrade hydraulics with drop-in electronic systems

  • Capacities from 1,000 lb to 15,000 lb

  • Built for extreme field conditions — rated to -40°

  • Purpose-built load cells and weight indicators

  • Tension, depth & speed, and data logging

  • Proudly made in North AmericaLogo

  • Backed by Reliable Scale — sales, service, and support you can count on

Wireline Systems

Wireline tension, depth, and speed measurement from slick-line to heavy wireline - drop-in electronic systems that replace hydraulic gauges, with capacities from 1,000 to 15,000 lb and rated for extreme field conditions to -40°C/F. Purpose-built measuring heads, load cells, indicators, and data logging, proudly made in North America. Not sure which setup fits your unit? We'll help you spec it.

Let Us Match the Right Wireline System to Your Operation

Tell us your line size, capacity, and what you need to measure - tension, depth, or speed. We'll match the right measuring head, load cell, and indicator.

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Call 1-800-419-1189

Tension, Depth & Speed Heads

Wireline measuring heads for line tension measurement on slick-line and e-line, from 1,000 to 10,000 lb. Interchangeable sheaves for quick line changes, rated for extreme field conditions to -40°, and compatible with Reliable Scale wireline indicators.

MHD-47

Ideal for: wireline line tension and payout measurement, top, bottom or dual mount configurations

MHD-47 Wireline Measuring Head Product Photo

  • Capacity: 10,000 lb
  • Line sizes: 0.081" to 5/16" diameter
  • Aluminum and stainless steel construction
  • Easy line changes without tools
  • Grease-fitted bearings
  • Dual counter connections
  • Compatible with DD Series and Model 865 indicators

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FHE-G Tension Monitor

Ideal for: tension monitoring on up to 0.375" lines, dual or single sheave setups

FHE-G Tension Monitor Product Photo

  • Interchangeable sheaves: 0.092" to 0.375" line
  • No disconnecting required for sheave changes
  • Full scale output: 2mV/V
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F
  • 100% safe overload

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FHE-M-1K Slick-Line Tension Monitor

Ideal for: slick-line operations requiring high sensitivity, compact installations

FHE-M-1K Slick-Line Tension Monitor Product Photo

  • Capacity: 1,000 lb
  • Ultra-sensitive load cell technology
  • Interchangeable sheaves: 0.092" through 0.250"
  • Full scale output: 2mV/V
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F
  • 100% safe overload

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Need a different line size or mount? Contact us or call 1-800-419-1189 to discuss your application.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

Load Cells & Sensors

Purpose-built wireline load cells and sensors - electronic replacements for hydraulic sensors, sized to your application and compatible with Reliable Scale wireline indicators. Custom designs available.

FHE-15K

Ideal for: electronic replacement for hydraulic sensors, easy integration with your measuring head, real-time monitoring with stable output

FHE-15K Wireline Load Cell Product Photo

  • Capacity: 15,000 lb
  • Full scale output: 3mV/V
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F

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C06 Pancake Style Load Cells

Ideal for: inline tension and compression measurement, compact installations with limited space, custom applications

C06 Pancake Style Load Cell Product Photo

  • Multiple capacities available
  • Compact, low-profile compression style
  • Some models usable in tension and compression
  • Solid, hollow, or threaded load button options
  • Sealed for use in harsh environments
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F
  • Custom designs available

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Need a specific capacity or a custom load cell? Contact us or call 1-800-419-1189 to discuss your application.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

Instrumentation

Wireline weight and tension indicators with depth and speed counter options, field-adjustable calibration, and compatibility with all Reliable Scale wireline load cells.

DD Series Digital Dial

Ideal for: wireline tension, depth and speed display, operations needing an analog dial plus digital readout, data logging with DD-Logger

DD Series Digital Dial Wireline Indicator Product Photo

  • "Posi-Drive" analog pointer with backlit LCD
  • Dial sizes: 6", 8", 10", 12", 16"
  • Selectable mV or mA input
  • Optional analog output (4-20mA or 0-5VDC)
  • RS-232 with optional second port
  • Field adjustable calibration
  • Operating temperature: -20°F to 140°F

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Model 865 Wireline Weight Indicator

Ideal for: wireline operations needing weight plus depth/speed, real-time tension monitoring with counter, data logging with DD-Logger

Model 865 Wireline Weight Indicator Product Photo

  • Weight indicator with depth/speed counter
  • Quadrature encoder interface
  • Selectable mV or mA input
  • Optional analog output (4-20mA or 0-5VDC)
  • RS-232 with optional second port
  • Field adjustable calibration
  • Counter-only configuration available with backup battery

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Model 565 Wireline Weight Indicator

Ideal for: low-profile wireline weight display, operations needing responsive analog output, alarm and real-time clock functions

Model 565 Wireline Weight Indicator Product Photo

  • User-programmable resolution and sensitivity
  • Low-profile design
  • Analog output: 4-20mA or 0-5VDC
  • Output ports for alarms
  • Real-time clock
  • RS-232 output

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Need depth and speed counters or a custom configuration? Contact us or call 1-800-419-1189 to discuss your application.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

Hardware & Software Logging

PC-based data logging for wireline operations - record weight, tension, depth, and speed for real-time monitoring and post-job analysis.

DD-Logger 2 Software

Ideal for: recording wireline operations data, post-job analysis and reporting, real-time weight and tension monitoring

DD-Logger 2 Software Product Photo

  • Logs weight, tension, depth, and speed
  • Works with DD Series, Model 865, and Model 565D (weight only) indicators
  • RS-232 connection
  • PC-based software

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Questions about data logging or integration? Contact us or call 1-800-419-1189 to discuss your setup.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

Let Us Help You Find What You Need

Tension, Depth & Speed Heads

Load Cells & Sensors

Instrumentation

Software Logging

Tension, Depth & Speed Heads

Highlights:

  • Line tension measurement for slick-line & e-line
  • Capacities from 1,000 lb to 10,000 lb
  • Built for extreme field conditions — rated to -40°
  • Interchangeable sheaves for quick line changes
  • Compatible with Reliable Scale wireline indicators

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

MHD-47

Ideal for:

  • Wireline line tension and payout measurement
  • Top, bottom or dual mount configurations

Features

FHE-G Tension Monitor

Ideal for:

  • Tension monitoring on up to 0.375" lines
  • Dual or single sheave setups

Features

  • Interchangeable sheaves: 0.092" to 0.375" line
  • No disconnecting required for sheave changes
  • Full scale output: 2mV/V
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F
  • 100% safe overload

FHE-M-1K Slick-Line Tension Monitor

Ideal for:

  • Slick-line operations requiring high sensitivity
  • Compact installations

Features

  • Capacity: 1,000 lb
  • Ultra-sensitive load cell technology
  • Interchangeable sheaves: 0.092" through to 0.250"
  • Full scale output: 2mV/V
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F
  • 100% safe overload

Not Sure Which Size Fits Your Operation?

Load Cells & Sensors

Highlights:

  • Capacities to match your application
  • Electronic replacements for hydraulic sensors
  • Compatible with Reliable Scale wireline indicators
  • Custom designs available

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

FHE-15K

Ideal for:

  • Electronic replacement for hydraulic sensors
  • Easy integration with your measuring head
  • Real-time monitoring with stable output

Features

  • Capacity: 15,000 lb
  • Full scale output: 3mV/V
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F

C06 Pancake Style Load Cells

Ideal for:

  • Inline tension and compression measurement
  • Compact installations with limited space
  • Can be customized to your application

Features

  • Multiple capacities available
  • Compact, low-profile compression style
  • Some models usable in tension and compression
  • Solid, hollow, or threaded load button options
  • Sealed for use in harsh environments
  • Operating temperature: -40°F to 140°F
  • Custom designs available

Not Sure Which Load Cell Fits Your Operation?

Instrumentation

Highlights:

  • Purpose-built for wireline weight and tension display
  • Depth and speed counter options
  • Field-adjustable calibration
  • Compatible with all Reliable Scale wireline load cells

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

DD Series Digital Dial

Ideal for:

  • Wireline tension, depth & speed display
  • Operations needing analog dial + digital readout
  • Data logging with DD-Logger

Features

  • "Posi-Drive" analog pointer with backlit LCD
  • Dial sizes: 6", 8", 10", 12", 16"
  • Selectable mV or mA input
  • Optional analog output (4-20mA or 0-5VDC)
  • RS-232 with optional second port
  • Field adjustable calibration
  • Operating temperature: -20°F to 140°F

Model 865 Wireline Weight Indicator

Ideal for:

  • Wireline operations needing weight + depth/speed
  • Real-time tension monitoring with counter
  • Data logging with DD-Logger

Features

  • Weight indicator with depth/speed counter
  • Quadrature encoder interface
  • Selectable mV or mA input
  • Optional analog output (4-20mA or 0-5VDC)
  • RS-232 with optional second port
  • Field adjustable calibration
  • Counter only configuration available w/ backup battery

Model 565 Wireline Weight Indicator

Ideal for:

  • Low-profile wireline weight display
  • Operations needing responsive analog output
  • Alarm and real-time clock functions

Features

  • User-programmable resolution and sensitivity
  • Low-profile design
  • Analog output: 4-20mA or 0-5VDC
  • Output ports for alarms
  • Real-time clock
  • RS-232 output

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Hardware & Software Logging

Highlights:

  • Record wireline operations data in real time
  • Weight, tension, depth, and speed logging
  • Post-job analysis and reporting

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact Reliable Scale for the most current product information.

DD-Logger 2 Software

Ideal for

  • Recording wireline operations data
  • Post-job analysis and reporting
  • Real-time weight and tension monitoring

Features

  • Logs weight, tension, depth, and speed
  • Works with DD Series, Model 865  & Model 565D (weight only) indicators
  • RS-232 connection
  • PC-based software

MHD-47 Product Brochure


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