MicroFET HandGrip Digital Grip Strength Dynamometer
Accurate, objective grip strength testing — no hydraulic oil, no guesswork.
The MicroFET HandGRIP digital grip strength dynamometer gives clinicians fast, repeatable hand strength measurements for routine screening and ongoing patient evaluations. Precision load cell sensors replace the hydraulic system found in traditional hand dynamometers, so there's no oil to leak and no drift to worry about. Four built-in grip tests — maximum, 5-position, rapid exchange and fatigue — let you document grip deficits, track recovery and evaluate consistency of effort with one portable device.
Key benefits
- Four grip tests in one unit: maximum grip, 5-position grip, rapid exchange grip (REG) and hand fatigue grip.
- Load cell accuracy: measurements within 1% of reading, with no hydraulic oil leaks or breakdown.
- 0–200 lb capacity: read results in pounds (lb), kilograms-force (kgf) or Newtons (N).
- Clear LCD display: shows peak force and elapsed time at a glance.
- Wireless option: Bluetooth connection to optional MicroFET Clinical Software or FDC FET Data Collection Software, or use it as a standalone device.
- Built-in memory: record, store and retrieve up to 30 tests.
- Rechargeable power: 3.7 V lithium-ion battery with AC adapter and auto shut-off after 3 minutes of non-use.
- Protected and portable: ships in a carrying case with a 3-year standard warranty.
Four built-in grip strength tests
|
Test |
What it measures |
Common use |
|---|---|---|
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Maximum grip |
Peak grip force in a single effort |
Baseline screening and progress tracking |
|
5-position grip |
Force across all five handle positions, producing a bell-curve profile |
Evaluating consistency of effort and sincerity of effort |
|
Rapid exchange grip (REG) |
Force during fast, alternating left/right grips |
Effort validity testing in functional capacity evaluations |
|
Fatigue grip |
Force decline over a sustained or repeated grip |
Endurance assessment for work conditioning and neuromuscular conditions |
Specifications
|
Specification |
Detail |
|---|---|
|
Force capacity |
0–200 lb |
|
Accuracy |
Within 1% of reading |
|
Units of measure |
Pounds (lb), kilograms-force (kgf), Newtons (N) |
|
Low threshold |
0.8–200 lb in 0.1 lb increments |
|
High threshold |
3–200 lb in 0.1 lb increments |
|
Sensor |
Precision electronic load cell |
|
Display |
LCD showing peak force and elapsed time |
|
Memory |
Up to 30 tests |
|
Connectivity |
Bluetooth wireless or standalone |
|
Battery |
3.7 V rechargeable lithium-ion |
|
Auto shut-off |
After 3 minutes of non-use |
|
Shipping dimensions |
11" × 4" × 8" |
|
Shipping weight |
6 lb |
Spec source: Hoggan Scientific HandGRIP datasheet.
What's in the box
- MicroFET HandGRIP digital dynamometer
- Carrying case
- 3.7 V rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- AC adapter
- 3-year standard warranty
Note: This MicroFET handgrip dynamometer can be purchased with:
- MicroFET HandGRIP digital grip strength dynamometer with clinic software (EN-120277WC)
- MicroFET HandGRIP digital grip strength dynamometer with data collection software (EN-120277WD)
- MicroFET HandGRIP digital grip strength dynamometer with clinic and data collection software (EN-120277WCD)
Who Uses the MicroFET HandGrip
- Hand therapists and occupational therapists: document grip deficits after hand trauma, surgery or dysfunction.
- Physical therapists and rehabilitation clinics: track strength gains across a plan of care.
- Functional capacity evaluation (FCE) providers: assess sincerity of effort with 5-position and rapid exchange tests.
- Geriatric and primary care: screen grip strength as a marker of frailty and overall health.
- Occupational health and ergonomics: pre-employment screening and return-to-work testing.
- Researchers and sports medicine: collect objective, exportable grip data.
Frequently asked questions
How is a digital dynamometer different from a hydraulic hand dynamometer? The MicroFET HandGRIP uses an electronic load cell instead of hydraulic fluid. That means no oil leaks, no seal breakdown and accuracy within 1% of reading.
What grip tests can it perform? Four: maximum grip, 5-position grip, rapid exchange grip and fatigue grip.
Can I use it without a computer? Yes. It works as a standalone device with an LCD readout and stores up to 30 tests. Bluetooth software is optional.
What units does it display? Pounds, kilograms-force or Newtons, selectable on the device.
How is it powered? A 3.7 V rechargeable lithium-ion battery, charged with the included AC adapter.
What warranty is included? A 3-year standard warranty.
