Grip Strength Meter for Behavioral Research test

The Grip Strength Meter is designed to study neuromuscular function in rodents by determining the maximum force generated by an animal. The test can be used as part of a Functional Observational Battery (FOB) for screening neurobehavioral toxicity, where changes in grip strength may indicate motor neurotoxicity. During the test, the animal is held by the tail and lowered toward the horizontally positioned apparatus, where it grasps a metal grid or triangular pull bar. The animal is then gently pulled backward in the horizontal plane, and the force applied immediately before the animal loses its grip is recorded as peak tension. Grip strength can be measured from the front or hind paws depending on the selected accessory. The system is manufactured by Atico Export for reliable performance in animal behavioral and neuromuscular research.

• Grip strength testing
• Neuromuscular function assessment
• Motor performance studies
• Functional Observational Battery (FOB)
• Neurobehavioral toxicity screening
• Motor neurotoxicity studies
• Rodent behavioral research
• Pharmacological and toxicological studies

Animal Compatibility :

• Rats
• Mice

Grip Measurement :

• Maximum force / peak tension
• Front paw or hind paw measurement depending on accessory

Grip Accessories for Rats :

• Grasping bar for front or hind paws
• Grasping grid for front paws or four paws

Grip Accessories for Mice :

• Grasping bar for front or hind paws
• Grasping grid for front paws or four paws

Force Display Units :

• Kilograms
• Grams
• Pounds
• Newtons

Display :

• Large back-lighted screen

Operation :

• Stand-alone operation
• Computer not required for basic operation

Data Display :

• Control unit display

Data Output :

• PC
• Printer
• Chart recorder

Computer Data Transfer :

• RS232/USB data transfer available

Software Compatibility :

• Optional data transfer and analysis software can be used
• Cable/adapter required for RS232/USB data transfer with the corresponding software configuration

• Designed for neuromuscular function studies in rodents
• Determines maximum grip force
• Suitable for rats and mice
• Front paw or hind paw grip measurement
• Choice of grasping bar or grasping grid accessories
• Easy-to-use stand-alone system
• Large back-lighted display
• No computer required for basic operation
• Multi-unit force display
• Force can be displayed in kilograms, grams, pounds or Newtons
• Data can be viewed on the control unit display
• Data can be exported to a PC, printer or chart recorder
• Different grip accessories can be selected according to the animal species and test configuration