The measuring roll ME SA is designed for measuring web tension forces, e.g. in moving webs of paper, textile, plastics, metal. The compact design enables quick and cost effective integration into OEM machines or retrofitting into existing equipment. The measuring roll ME SA has a continuous shaft and can be supplied with either one or two integrated web tension sensors. Mechanical stops provide overload protection. The self-aligning ball bearings are maintenance-free. The shaft ends have threaded bores for optimal mounting to machine frames. The tension sensors and the amplifiers are internally completely wired. The force values are issued as 4 to 20 mAmps signals. Zero and gain adjustment are made with externally accessible pots.