General
Which force gauges do you recommend?
Force measurements help you understand whether recommended push and pull force maximums are being exceeded in a job task. They provide necessary data to be used in quantitative assessment tools available in Industrial Ergonomics.
VelocityEHS recommends including a hand dynamometer, pinch dynamometer, and a push/pull force gauge as part of your ergonomics toolkit. Both digital and mechanical sets are acceptable for all three pieces of equipment.
Dynamometer Set
- Recommended capacity up to 100 lb/45 kg (hand dynamometer)
- Recommended capacity up to 50 lb/23 kg (pinch dynamometer)
Recommended brands:
- B&L Engineering
- Baseline
- Jamar
Recommended vendors:
Push/Pull Force Gauge
- A variety of attachments are available to modify grip on the tool and size and shape of the force gauge tip to match the needs of your environment
- Recommended capacity up to 100 lb/45 kg
Recommended brands:
- Chatillon
- Mark-10
- Shimpo
Recommended vendors:
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