Special Order Calipers

Guidelines for Special Caliper Production
PLANNING and PRODUCTION

Plan ahead for production time of between 8 to 14 weeks.

If new inserts need to be engraved and the caliper will be painted, allow for the full 14 weeks for up to the first ten thousand calipers. Without new inserts or painting of calipers, production takes about eight weeks. (Production times are estimates, provided no unforeseen contingencies arise.)

Camera-ready artwork/lettering is required for the production of the insert(s). Copy needs to be the exact size of the final production of the insert with some space around the border.

The 70 mm arm insert is 1 and 15/16th inches by 7/32 inches. This insert can accept between 16 and 20 characters, depending on their size. (For quantities over 100,000, the double cavity mold insert space is 3 and 3/8ths inches on this arm - allowing at least 25 characters.

The align arrows arm insert is 2 and 11/16th inches by 1/4th inch and can accept between 22 and 30 characters, depending on the size/style of the letters. (There are other alternatives that have yet to be tried including smaller lettering with two lines per insert.)

Consider your options for the two arms of the caliper. Your corporate name, product, address or phone number may generate future business.

To assist in production, fill in the page with the blank caliper on it. Print the exact way the inserts are to appear on the caliper: Include your name and phone number in case last minute questions arise. Sign she sheet and return it with your order and camera-ready copy.

Production run quantities are calculated estimates within 2% of the ordered quantity. You are requested to purchase the entire production run of these specially produced calipers.

FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

For each new insert there is a one-time cost of $200. Inserts generally last for more than 100,000 calipers. (If you choose the "fat caliper" or "skinfold caliper' insert for the align arrows arm, there is a one time $50 use charge.)

A 50% deposit is required for a special production run. Production of the special caliper cannot begin until we have received the deposit. The balance, plus shipping, is due 30 days after delivery.

SHIPPING

Shipping is done by surface U.P.S., unless otherwise specified. Cost varies by weight and zone, but usually between 2% to 4% of the production cost.

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Fat Control, Inc.
Stewartstown, PA 17363
(717) 993-3550
Email - info@fatcontrolinc.org

Skinfold Calipers with Your Organization's Name*

Caliper Quantity	Painted With Manual	Painted No Manual	Unpainted With Manual	Unpainted No Manual
1,000	$4.47	$4.03	$3.25	$2.82
2,000	$3.78	$3.36	$2.65	$2.21
3,000	$3.43	$3.07	$2.35	$1.93
5,000	$3.27	$2.90	$2.13	$1.82
10,000	$2.89	$2.61	$1.87	$1.53
25,000	$2.70	$2.40	$1.71	$1.35
50,000	$2.53	$2.18	$1.52	$1.16
100,000	$2.29	$1.98	$1.34	$0.99

*NOTE: There is a one-time charge for the engraving of "organizational inserts." Each insert costs about $325 and will mold several hundred thousand calipers. (No charge for inserts with initial orders of 10,000+.)

Call (877) 260-1998 for a current price quote or interpolation. Prices are subject to change without notice. Current prices do not include shipping charges and are listed in US dollars. Listed prices are good through June, 30 2003. Calipers are available in a variety of colors. The standard paint color is black, but other colors are available.

The 24-page, illustrated Instruction Manual contains photos for easy site location and charts for interpretation of measurements. It, too, can be modified to reflect your organization's needs. The current retail price of the painted caliper with the manual is $9.95.

CHARACTERISTICS:

The Fat Control Caliper is a relatively unbreakable, precision instrument for clear, precise skinfold measurements. It is produced from a one-piece injection mold. All of the markings on the caliper are engraved into the mold so that every caliper is identical and consistent in accuracy. (Other calipers hot stamp the marking onto the caliper after it's molded, sometimes resulting in slight variations.) The Fat Control Caliper is manufactured from a special, resilient duPont material. Under normal use, even if dropped or stretched, it will not break. If it does, return the pieces for a replacement within three years after purchase.

The Fat Control Caliper is accurate to within one mm of the $175 spring-loaded, scientific calipers. The Fat Control Caliper has no springs to weaken or pop out. A unique thumb pressure device gives a consistent pressure at the tip for reliable measurements. Because of the resiliency of the duPont material, thousands of measurements can be taken without thumb fatigue from the thumb pressure device.

The 24-page, illustrated Instruction Manual is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide to using the Fat Control Caliper. Photographs identify the sites, and shaded charts allow for easy interpretation of the skinfolds by sex and age groups. The Fat Control Caliper is compatible with AAHPERD's Fitness Test Manual and national Fitnessgram materials.

Quantity educational and distributor discounts are available upon request.

SPECIAL FEATURES:

The arms of this caliper have inserts that can be modified to reflect your corporate or promotional needs. A corporate name (of up to 20 characters) could replace "FAT CONTROL, INC." on the arm of the caliper. Up to 30 letters could be placed on the opposite arm of the caliper. Several organizations including The Institute for Aerobic Research, Cybergenics, Nordic Track, AAHPERD, as well as publishers and international clients have had thousands of special calipers produced. The Instruction Manual can also be reprinted to reflect your promotional needs.

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