The Baseline® hydraulic pinch gauge uses the hydraulic system of the hand dynamometer to assure convenience, product reliability and measurement accuracy and repeatability.
The therapist can support the pinch gauge during testing. This yields a more accurate result for all pinch tests including tip, key and palmer.
Baseline® pinch gauges manufactured in the USA since 1978 and is CE certified.
The results are consistent with published Baseline® and Jamar® studies.
Maximum reading remains until the unit is reset. The strength reading can be viewed as pounds or kilograms.
Portable measuring unit comes with rugged carrying case.
Available Models (scroll down to add to shopping cart):
The 50 pound standard hydraulic pinch gauge offers accurate and repeatable pinch strength measurements.
The 50 pound HiRes™ large head offers a bigger viewing dial and larger numerals. The dial contains 1-pound / 0.5 kg gradations.
The 50 pound HD™ deluxe model has been redesigned with reinforced parts an an all inclusive 5-year manufacturers warrantee! Comes with case.
100 pound extended range HiRes™ large head - The new extended-range heavy-duty model can measure pinch strength up to 100lbs/45kg. The large dial has more measurement gradations and is easier to read. Baseline® 100# pinch gauge is only available with a HiRes™ large head.
The 100 lb. extended range digital Baseline® hydraulic pinch gauge uses the same hydraulic system but has the added advantage of an easy-to-read LCD display. Digital version features an electronic zero calibration system, 2 "AAA" batteries, a low battery light, and an automatic shut off. Push button console includes a button to zero the last maximum reading stored in memory, a maximum button to display the highest reading since the last press of the maximum clear button, and a lb./kg. toggle button to change the measurement reading. Carrying case included.
Baseline® LITE™ hydraulic pinch gauge is lightweight and reliable. The 50 lb. LITE™ hydraulic pinch gauge uses the same hydraulic system, and has the same dimensions as the regular pinch gauge. The metal base has been replaced by modern plastic in the LITE™ model. Also available in a smaller children's model. The children's model has a smaller “body” and reads up to 25 lbs.
Also available in 3-piece sets with a hand dynamometer and finger goniometer
