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Just wondered whether anyone could recommend a push/pull gauge they have used for manual handling or ergonomic assessments?
The weight involved ranges from 10-500kg.
As always thanks in advance for your help.
Regards
Lucy
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Hi Lucy,
A good way to do it on a budget is using a spring balance and a light magnet or jury rig a pencil (or similar) to the indicator.
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Hi Lucy
A few years ago I had the need to employ an ergonomics specialist as an 'expert witness' to defend a civil action brought by an ex-employee. We had to measure the force required to close/open a security gate.
The specialist used a simple analogue gauge (of the type which looks similar to hand-held scales used to weigh luggage), which measured the force in Newtons. You can also buy digital gauges - a google search for 'push pull gauges' comes up with many hits.
Hope this helps.
Cheers
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Lucy
If you want to build a database of verifiable, ergnomically valid measurements, Mecmesin are a source of a good range of well-designed, well-calibrated equipment.
I've found their demonstrators pay a lot of attention to matching a customer's needs and don't hassle if you don't buy.
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Lucy,
I have had to do calculations and I used a Digital Luggage Gauge with a large enough range.
If I have to do it again I will try and source one that will allow a reading to be retrieved / freeze (Max / Average etc).
Rob
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Lucy, I use a didital lugage gauge, which costs around £23.00, which does the job really well
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I used to use a Straightpoint push tester... if that helps.
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