Description
Height measuring rod KERN MSB 80 is a portable mechanical stature rod designed for professional medical diagnostics where every centimetre counts. Built for infants and small children up to a maximum body length of 80 cm, it supports accurate length assessment in clinical and paediatric settings. Large stop surfaces simplify positioning, sliding and reading, helping staff work quickly and reproducibly during routine examinations. The measuring scale starts at zero on both the left and the right, so the rod can be used in either direction without reorientation. For compact storage and transport between rooms or mobile clinics, the rod can be taken apart. This model from manufacturer Kern carries medical approval for professional diagnostic use and fits naturally alongside weighing and anthropometric equipment in hospitals, paediatric practices and care facilities. Supplied as a single unit, it offers a durable mechanical solution when electronic systems are unnecessary or unavailable, keeping height measurement straightforward, hygienic to handle and easy to integrate into established diagnostic workflows.
This article is part of Bench, platform & industrial scales, in Balances & scales.
Key features
- Pack size: 1 pc
- Storage temperature: Divisible rod for space-saving storage
- Type: Portable mechanical height measuring rod
- Scale: Bidirectional zero (left and right)
- EAN: 4045761111042
- Technical Information Sheet:
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Height Rod KERN MSB 80 is the article on this page. Luminix Health distributes Kern for laboratory use. It sits in Bench, platform & industrial scales, inside Balances & scales, in Lab instruments.
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