Grip Strength Meter
The Grip Strength Meter assesses neuromuscular function using efficiently designed pull bar assemblies.




Product Description
Our Grip Strength Meters are advanced tools for evaluating neuromuscular function. They measure the peak force exerted while grasping specialized pull bar assemblies, providing essential data for assessing strength and recovery. You can use these meters in either a single-strand configuration, where pull bars are interchangeable, or a dual-stand configuration with two meters, allowing for the rapid succession of limb measurements.
Features and Benefits

Specially Designed Pull Bar Assemblies
Columbus Instruments' Grip Strength Meters come with standard pull bars for both fore and hind limbs, tailored to accommodate varying paw sizes and ensure accurate measurements. The fore limb uses a “T” shaped bar, while the hind limb utilizes a triangular “trapeze” bar. For specialized needs, optional Mesh Pull Bars are available, offering a thinner diameter with reinforced mesh for added strength and durability. These mesh bars are designed with a flat horizontal bar for fore limbs and an angled bar for hind limbs to match the animal's natural orientation. All pull bars are easily interchangeable, ensuring seamless integration with the GSM for efficient and precise research.

Boost Research Efficiency with Optional Dual Stand Mode
For researchers requiring rapid succession measurements of both fore and hind limb forces, the optional Dual Stand Mode provides an ideal solution. This configuration mounts two Grip Strength Meters on a single pedestal, eliminating the need for frequent bar interchange and streamlining the measurement process. Enhance research efficiency and accuracy with this advanced setup, designed for seamless, simultaneous assessments.
Efficient Data Management with Intuitive Software
The Grip Strength Meter offers full control through its intuitive on-screen LCD display in standalone mode. For enhanced data recording, an advanced software package offers streamlined setup and management of multiple experimental protocols. Effortlessly export data as CSV files for efficient analysis, making research processes simpler and more effective.
Applications
Specifications
- Sensor Range(s): 0 to 1 Kg (Mice) &0 to 5 Kg (Rats)
- Accuracy: 0.25% of full scale
- Base Dimensions: 41” L x 11” W x 11” H(104 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm) [Dual Stand Model]
- Base Dimensions: 20.5” L x 11” W x 11”H (52 cm x 28 cm x 28 cm) [Single Stand Model]
- Sensor Height: 11” (28 cm) [All Models]
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Our Grip Strength Meters are advanced tools for evaluating neuromuscular function. They measure the peak force exerted while grasping specialized pull bar assemblies, providing essential data for assessing strength and recovery. You can use these meters in either a single-strand configuration, where pull bars are interchangeable, or a dual-stand configuration with two meters, allowing for the rapid succession of limb measurements.
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