The Vector Manual Handling Kits incorporate the latest in touchscreen technology to measure push, pull and twisting efforts. The reversible display allows operators to comfortably read the display when testing in compression. Used to evaluate all manual handling forces or torques they are available in 1000 N and 2500 N capacities and are delivered together with VectorPro Lite software for plotting curves and generating reports..
The complete kit includes software plus a gripping cradle and the essential accessories to connect the VFG gauge to the object being handled in order to accurately measure the load applied. It can also be connected to external 'Smart' torque and force sensors to measure more specific physiological activities.
The Advanced Manual Handling Kits measure push, pull and twisting efforts in order to evaluate the ergonomic impact of any type of manual handling forces or torques. 1000 N and 2500 versions are available.
The complete kit includes a gripping cradle and the essential accessories to connect the AFG gauge to the object being handled in order to measure the loading accurately. It can also recognise data from optional sensors to measure more specific physiological activities.
The Basic Manual Handling Kit measures push and pull efforts to enable the ergonomic evaluation manual handling forces up to 2500 N.
The complete kit includes a gripping cradle and the essential accessories to connect the BFG gauge to the object being handled in order to measure the loading accurately.
The Advanced Manual Handling Kit measures push, pull and twisting efforts in order to evaluate the ergonomic impact of any type of manual handling forces or torques.
The complete kit includes a gripping cradle and the essential accessories to connect the AFG gauge to the object being handled in order to measure the loading accurately. It can also recognise data from optional sensors to measure more specific physiological activities.
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Accessories
Choosing your accessories
It's important that your sample is gripped and held correctly to achieve accurate test results.
Our accessory catalogue contains a wide range of accessories and you should find exactly what you need. Key specifications (such as load rating) are listed on all of our grips and fixtures.
Example test accessories
Overview
From the office to the factory floor and from health assessment facilities to surveyor practices, everyone is affected by manual handling to a greater or lesser extent, with the potential to create serious ergonomic hazards impacting those involved. Mecmesin manual handling kits offer versatility and precision measurement for a wide range of applications, eliminating the subjective nature of testing by providing clear, objective, accurate results.
Benefits of task evaluation
- Maximise occupational health and safety
- Improve productivity
- Reduce costs incurred through injuries to personnel
- Comply with relevant regulations
Standard Accessories
Mecmesin Manual Handling Kits are supplied with a transit case containing:
- Dual handle gripping cradle
- Chain-link assembly
- Rubber-faced 50 mm compression plate
- Test hook
- Batteries and mains adaptor/charger
Optional extras
- Single handed pistol grip
- Padded radiused probe
- Trolley-pushing fixture
- Emperor Lite software
External sensors compatible with AFG Kits:
- Hand gripper
Door, gates and barrier safety solutions
The MHE kits many also be combined with custom-designed fixtures to test to EN 12217, EN 1154, EN 179 door and building hardware standards.
Product datasheets
Product Brochures
Key specs
Features
- Clear digital display
- Rugged metal housing
- Output data via RS232
Advanced Gauge
- Read data from external sensors
- Audible and visual pass/fail indication
- View 1st peak and ultimate peak
- Reversible display
- Memory for 100 readings
Load capacity and accuracy
- 2500 N or 1000 N load capacity
- 0.1% of full-scale (VFG and AFG)
- 0.25% of full-scale (BFG)
Features and benefits
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- Accessibility, DDA and ADA disability act auditing
- Functional and Physical Work Capacity evaluation
- Rehabilitation assessment
- Job Task evaluation
- Isometric muscle strength assessment
- Ergonomic risk analysis
Key applications
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