Hydrostatic Weighing Tanks

Description

Hydrostatic Weighing Measurements

Hydrostatic measurements are based on the assumption that density and specific gravity of lean tissue is greater than that of fat tissue.Therefore, lean tissue will sink in water and fat tissue will float. By comparing a test subject’s weight measured out of the water and submergedunderwater, body composition can be calculated.

But even the Gold Standard is not flawless. Measurement technique must be strictly controlled. The air remaining in the lungs of a test subject must be accurately determined. You must, as a minimum requirement, estimate the residual volume remaining in the lungs. We recommend # S-1200 “Micro” spirometer.

For most accurate body fat determination you must measure the residual volume. Our model 17400 RV Measurement System will do it for you.

Modern hydrostatic weighing systems are computerized to minimize measurement errors. For more information we can fax or mail you our data sheet No. 17060.

Order Scale, Loadcell System, Pump-Filter-Heater Unit, Nylon Chair and Weightbelt separately. Click on “Loadcell & Indicator Set” for computerized weighing system.

Typical turnkey systems contain the following items:

• Package A2: Polyethylene Tank with manual scale: No. 17062, 17066, 17065, 17068 or 17067.
• Package B2: Polyethylene Tank with computerized loadcell package: No. 17062, 17066, 17065, 17071.

Search for 17071 for complete loadcell package.

More Information, click below . . .

Click here to open the Tank Data Sheet, (A PDF file)

Click here to read frequently asked questions about tank installation,

(A PDF file)

Photo of 17065 Pump/Filter/Heater module