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Ergonomics Volume 31, 1988 - Issue 3
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An investigation of human palmar skin friction and the effects of materials, pinch force and moisture

BRYAN BUCHHOLZ The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A
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LINDA J. FREDERICK The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.AView further author information
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THOMAS J. ARMSTRONG The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A
Pages 317-325 | Received 12 May 1987, Accepted 25 Sep 1987, Published online: 31 May 2007

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