Instrumented Handrails

 

Bertec’s instrumented handrails are designed for measuring upper body force. The durable design along with the superior characteristics of strain gage sensors provide sustainability and long-term stability. The handrails are used with our fully instrumented treadmill, instrumented stairs, or stand-alone.

 
  • Measure upper body forces

  • Durable and strong

  • Aesthetically appealing

  • Provides support

  • Users can be comfortable and confident during testing

  • Long-term stability

Superior characteristics

Instrumented Handrails offer you the complete picture with upper body force measurement. Our handrails are designed to handle high-impact movements so that your subjects can be comfortable and confident during testing.

Easy integration

Fully compatible with new Bertec treadmill software so handrail and treadmill data can be collected simultaneously.

Configuration

Four load cells mounted under existing handrails

Two amplifiers with connecting cables

Options

Utilized with fully instrumented treadmill, instrumented stairs or stand-alone

Specifications

Utilized with Bertec’s instrumented treadmills and instrumented stairs

Each handrail outputs three components of force (Fx, Fy, Fz)

Designed to handle high impact movements

No obstruction of the primary goal - walking, running, ascending or descending

Durable, strong and aesthetically appealing