| TYPE | Asea Stressometer | Clecim Planicim | BFI | Generic Air Bearing | HiRes Air Bearing |
| Measurement Width | 1" | 1" | 1" | 2" | 1" |
| Measurements Per Rev | 4 | 4 | 1 | Continuous | Continuous |
| Inertia and Friction Losses | High-- Requires Motor | High-- Requires Motor | High-- Requires Motor | Low | Low |
| Tension Measurement | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Sensitivity | Good | Good | Good | High | High |
| Complexity | High | High | High | Low | Low |
| Low Speed Measurement | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good |