Grip Strength Meter
Price on Request
SKU
3771248b
The grip strength meter allows the study of neuromuscular functions in rodents by determining the maximum force displayed by an animal.
- Easy to use and large back-lighted screen
- Stand-alone system, no need of computer
- Fit to Rats and Mice while needing only changing grip accessories
- Multi-units display : Kgs, grams, LBs Newton...
The grip strength meter allows the study of neuromuscular functions in rodents by determining the maximum force displayed by an animal. This test is included in the Functional Observational Battery (FOB) to screen for neurobehavioral toxicity. In this context, changes in grip strength are interpreted as evidence of motor neurotoxicity.
Basically, the grip strength meter is positioned horizontally and the subjects are held by the tail and lowered towards the apparatus. The animals are allowed to grasp the metal grid or triangular pull bar and are then pulled backwards in the horizontal plane. The force applied to the grid or to the bar just before it loses grip is recorded as the peak tension. Depending on the grid type used, grip strength can be measured from the front or hind paws. This force can be measured in grams, Newtons or Ibs.
Basically, the grip strength meter is positioned horizontally and the subjects are held by the tail and lowered towards the apparatus. The animals are allowed to grasp the metal grid or triangular pull bar and are then pulled backwards in the horizontal plane. The force applied to the grid or to the bar just before it loses grip is recorded as the peak tension. Depending on the grid type used, grip strength can be measured from the front or hind paws. This force can be measured in grams, Newtons or Ibs.
The grip test includes one accessory by default (bar for rat, grid for rat, bar for mouse or grid for mouse). A different part number is available depending of the included accessory chosen by the customer. The other available accessories can still be added if needed.
Data can be visualized on the control unit display or exported to a PC or printer or chart recorder.When used with the SEDACOM 2.0 software, the 76-1014/BSELECENTORRS232 RS232-USB cable/adapter is needed.
When used with the 76-0741 BIO-CIS software, the cable/adapter is included.
| Specifications | 76-1065 | 76-1066 | 76-1067 | 76-1068 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Capacity | 0-2 kg (25 N) | 0-2 kg (25 N) | 0-2 kg (25 N) | 0-2 kg (25 N) |
| Accuracy | 0.1% of full scale | 0.1% of full scale | 0.1% of full scale | 0.1% of full scale |
| Resolution | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sampling Resolution | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz | 1000 Hz |
| Data Output | RS232/USB for computer, analog output for graphic recorders | RS232/USB for computer, analog output for graphic recorders | RS232/USB for computer, analog output for graphic recorders | RS232/USB for computer, analog output for graphic recorders |
| Internal memory | 100 individual values | 100 individual values | 100 individual values | 100 individual values |
| Overall dimensions | 400 (w) x180 (d) x200 (h) mm for the Single grip model | 400 (w) x180 (d) x200 (h) mm for the Single grip model | 400 (w) x180 (d) x200 (h) mm for the Single grip model | 400 (w) x180 (d) x200 (h) mm for the Single grip model |
| Power Supply | Power adaptor (100-240 V) or battery | Power adaptor (100-240 V) or battery | Power adaptor (100-240 V) or battery | Power adaptor (100-240 V) or battery |
| Grid and Bars | Stainless steel, allowing sterilization, with a specific design to protect the animal paws from injuries, different grids and bars are available depending on the specie and the limbs to be tested. | Stainless steel, allowing sterilization, with a specific design to protect the animal paws from injuries, different grids and bars are available depending on the specie and the limbs to be tested. | Stainless steel, allowing sterilization, with a specific design to protect the animal paws from injuries, different grids and bars are available depending on the specie and the limbs to be tested. | Stainless steel, allowing sterilization, with a specific design to protect the animal paws from injuries, different grids and bars are available depending on the specie and the limbs to be tested. |
| Example dimensions of the Mouse Grid | 100 x 80 mm, angled 20° (other on request) | 100 x 80 mm, angled 20° (other on request) | 100 x 80 mm, angled 20° (other on request) | 100 x 80 mm, angled 20° (other on request) |
| Special models | To measure independently right and left forelimbs, To grip test small monkeys…(under request) | To measure independently right and left forelimbs, To grip test small monkeys…(under request) | To measure independently right and left forelimbs, To grip test small monkeys…(under request) | To measure independently right and left forelimbs, To grip test small monkeys…(under request) |
Johansson EM, GarcÃa-Gutiérrez MS, Moscoso-Castro M, Manzanares J, Valverde O. (2015 ) Reduced Contextual Discrimination following Alcohol Consumption or MDMA Administration in Mice. PLoS One.
