Digital Grip Strength Meter
FOR STUDYING NEUROMUSCULAR FUNCTION IN RODENTS
The Grip Strength Meter measures the muscle strength in both forelimbs and hind limbs, allowing assessment of neuromuscular function. The grip strength is a task designed to assess neuromuscular function and muscular strength by sensing the peak amount of force that is required to make a mouse or rat release its grip. Grip strength is measured as tension force using a grip strength meter (GSM).
The animal is placed over a base plate, in front of a grasping bar (either T-shaped or rectangular shaped), whose height is adjustable. The bar is fitted to a force transducer connected to the Peak Amplifier.
Features
- Pre Calibrated easy to use system
- High accuracy and resolution
- Automatically stores the peak force achieved by the limbs
- Each system is supplied with 2 sets of grips for mice and rat
- Fit to Rats & Mice with a simple change of Grip Accessories
- Stand-alone system, no need for a computer
- Zero key to make readings zero during operations
- PC Connectivity with Software using Type-C cable for data analysis & report generation
- Inbuilt weight calibration
- Instrument operates on a 3200mAh rechargeable battery, Fully Charged for 15 hours.
- Digital LED Display
- Built-in Memory up to 800 Readings can be saved
- Free to set upper and lower deviation data, automatically determine whether or not qualified
- Six units for measurement available: gf, N, Kgf, lb, KN, N.M (Calibration Required after changing Unit)
*For shipping/ transportation of product with an inbuilt battery, please verify the country-wise air or ocean shipping policies.
System Specification & Models
| Specifications | Model | |
| GSM 01 LI | GSM 02 LI | |
| Capacity | 2000gf | |
| Accuracy | ±0.1% FS | |
| Unit | gf/N/lbf/Kgf/KN/N.M | |
| Useful for | Forelimbs | Forelimbs & Hindlimbs |
| Material of composition | Methacrylate, S.S. 304 | |
| Certifications | CE Compliant | |
| Power requirements | Inbuilt re-chargeable battery of 3200mAh with charging using
Type C cable Battery life- Can be charged for 1000 times |
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Software Features
- Provision of experiment title, instrument serial number, animal start number and animal end number, animal sex selection so that no need of manual entry of animal number for each animal.
- Software will automatically create the rows from selected animal start number up to the last animal number.
- Averaging option:Software will automatically give average of 3 readings if needed.
- Error code option: Errors like instrument error, wrong animal number and repeat trial can be coded in front of a particular reading if needed.
Order Information
| Model | Useful For | Sensor | Accessories |
| GSM 01 LI | Forelimbs | One sensor unit |
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| GSM 02 LI | Forelimbs & Hindlimbs | Two sensor units |
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Note: Orchid’s continuing product development makes specifications subject to change without prior notification.