Hydraulic Pinch Gauge
By: Baseline
The Baseline Hydraulic Pinch Gauge is designed to reliably and accurately measure up to 50 lbs (23 kg) of pinch force.
The Baseline Hydraulic Pinch Gauge is designed to reliably and accurately measure up to 50 lbs (23 kg) of pinch force. It is capable of performing all pinch force measurements (i.e. tip, key and palmar). It is equipped with a 2.5″ analog gauge and carries a five year manufacturer’s warranty. The hydraulic design ensures consistent, reliable and accurate measurement. Moreover, the design allows the therapist to support the gauge during testing, which assures an even more accurate measurement.
This versatile pinch gauge is applicable for tip, key and palmer tests. It holds the maximum reading until reset for a subsequent measurement. Readings can be taken in either pounds or kilograms.
Unit comes with a carrying case and a one year warranty. CE Certified. Comes in a protective black carrying case to ensure convenient portability.
Made in the USA and designed to be consistent with published Baseline and jamar studies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pinch strength can this gauge measure?
The Baseline Hydraulic Pinch Gauge is specifically engineered to perform all three standard clinical pinch tests: tip,ย key, andย palmarย pinch.
Tip pinch measures the force between the thumb and index fingertip, while key pinch (also known as lateral pinch) assesses the thumb against the side of the index finger. Palmar pinch, or three-jaw chuck pinch, involves the thumb opposing the index and middle fingers.
The hydraulic design ensures consistent, reliable readings across all three test types. This versatility makes the device suitable for hand therapy, occupational therapy, and pre-employment screenings.
Because the gauge can be used for multiple pinch assessments, clinicians do not need separate tools for different tests. All readings are displayed on the included 2.5โ analog gauge, and results can be recorded in either pounds or kilograms.
How does the hydraulic design improve measurement accuracy?
The hydraulic mechanism provides two distinct accuracy advantages. First, it deliversย consistent and reliableย readings across repeated tests, eliminating the variability often seen with spring-based gauges.
Second, and critically, the hydraulic design allows theย therapist to support the gaugeย during testing. This support prevents the gauge from tilting or moving, ensuring that the patientโs pinch force is directed purely into the measurement mechanism rather than being lost to instability.
The Baseline Hydraulic Pinch Gauge also holds the maximum reading until reset, so the therapist does not need to watch the dial during the patientโs maximum effort. This feature, combined with hydraulic smoothness, yields more clinically trustworthy data for tracking recovery or impairment.
What is the warranty and where is it manufactured?
The Baseline Hydraulic Pinch Gauge comes with aย five-year manufacturerโs warranty, which is notably generous for a precision measurement instrument. Additionally, the unit itself includes aย one-year warranty, and it arrives in a protective black carrying case for safe transport and storage.
The device isย CE Certified, indicating compliance with European health and safety standards. Importantly, it isย Made in the USAย and designed to align with published Baseline and Jamar research studies, lending credibility to its clinical use.
With a capacity of up toย 50 lbs (23 kg), it suits most patient populations. The combination of American manufacturing, a long warranty, and adherence to established research protocols makes this a trusted choice for hand function assessment.
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