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 America

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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.
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
- 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
FHE-G Tension Monitor
Ideal for: tension monitoring on up to 0.375" lines, dual or single sheave setups
- 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
- 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
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
- 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, custom applications
- 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
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
- "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 plus depth/speed, real-time tension monitoring with counter, data logging with DD-Logger
- 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
Model 565 Wireline Weight Indicator
Ideal for: low-profile wireline weight display, operations needing responsive analog output, alarm and real-time clock functions
- 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
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
- Logs weight, tension, depth, and speed
- Works with DD Series, Model 865, and Model 565D (weight only) indicators
- RS-232 connection
- PC-based software
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
- 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
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
Have Questions? We're Here to Help
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












