SCALES & MEASURES
• 27320 PLICOMETRO - Professional skinfold caliper - mechanical
• 27346 PLICOMETRO - Professional skinfold caliper - digital
with PC cable for data transfer USB
This high precision instrument measures the thickness of a fold
of skin with its underlying layer of fat giving physicians the
situation of the subcutaneous tissues of the patient.
Possibility of re-calibration
Produced to meet International Standards, the Gima "Skinfold
caliper" has springs which exert a pressure of 10 g/mm
2
on the
skinfold and an accurate scale which measures thickness in mm.
With possibility of re-calibration of the pressure it solves the
major problem of traditional skinfold caliper that is reduction of
the tension of the spring in the time.
Easy to use and read
With double reading scale (code 27320) or digital display (code
27346), it is supplied with picture showing advised positions
for measurements. Tables will help obtain correct % of body
fat from measured data and make a correct evaluation of the
patient.
Stylish and user-friendly
A special nylon finish makes the device feel skin, avoiding
trouble of contact with metal. Made in metal and sold in an
attractive wooden box. Made in Italy, provided of medical device
CE certification. User manual in English, French, Italian, Spanish.
Data management on PC (only 27346)
For immediate data transfer on most programmes (Excel,
Word, Open Office, ...). Requirements: Windows 2000, XP
(Service Pack 2), 7. USB 2.0 minimum.
• 27344 FAT-1 SKINFOLD CALIPER
Economic but precise and accurate skinfold caliper for
professional use, made in Italy. Measures the thickness
of skin folds over the body, based on the characteristics
developed by Tanner and Whitehouse:
- pressure on the fold: approx 10 g/mm
2
- contact surface on the fold: approx 6x11 mm
It allows a correct evaluation of the nutritional status and the
sectoral distribution of adipose tissue. Raise a fold of skin with your
fingers and measure its thickness by the forceps: on the top edge
a scale in millimeters and an arrow measure the skin fold (triceps,
subscapular muscles, etc...) with an accuracy of about ½ mm.
The coloured bands placed near the scale allow a simultaneous
comparison of the measured value with referential
percentages related to men and women. This information is
included in the manual provided with the unit and helps an easy
interpretation of the values. Advised in dietetics, cardiology, sports
medicine, aesthetic medicine, gynaecology, pediatrics, ecc...
Multilanguage manual: GB, FR, IT, DE, ES, GR.
• 27347 PROFESSIONAL BODY TAPE
• 27350 PROFESSIONAL BODY TAPE with pediatric gauge box
Patented, professional body tape measure approved by the Italian Ministry
of Health for adult and pediatric use. Tape is coloured on both sides to help
to identify metabolic risk in abdominal measure for male and female. Length
of tape: 8-150 cm. Thanks to its rounded shape, it can be used also as a head
measure tape. Packed in single box.
Body tape with pediatric gauge box
Specific tape for pediatric use. Supplied in a box with a ruler to
compare the measured head circumference with
the standard percentiles of children's growth
from 0 to 36 months. Suitable for both sexes.
PROFESSIONAL SKINFOLD CALIPERS:
MECHANICAL AND DIGITAL
BODY TAPE
• 27343 BODY TAPE MEASURE
Track your body measurements
and progress.
Measures any body part:
arm, thigh, calf, chest,
waist, hip....
Measures in inches
and centimeters;
total measurement
length:
60 inches / 152 cm.
Stylish design, easy measurement.
Sturdy vinyl tape.
Push-button
retraction and
locking feature
ensure easy
measurement and
superior accuracy.
27341
BMI TAPE
• 27341 BMI - Tape Measure
Pocket retractable tape measure 150 cm.
BMI (Body Mass Index)
calculator on front
panel.
• 27342 BMI -
Tape Measure
Economical version of
27341. Available in 150
days for minimum orders
of 1,000 pcs.
27341
FAT-1 SKINFOLD CALIPER
PROFESSIONAL BODY - HEAD TAPE
Level of metabolic risk for male
(female on back)
0476
Measuring range
0-40 mm
27320
27344
27347
0476
0476
Measuring range
0-12 mm
27346
Multilanguage manual: GB, FR,
IT, DE, ES, GR, PT, Arabic.
27350
PC cable for data
transfer included
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