Refractometer measures low-range brix.

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Refractometer measures in brix (sugar) and soluble solid concentrations range of 0-5% and scale readings of 0.1%. Requiring one or two drops of test sample, unit indicates percentage of brix or product concentration levels for various products. Adjustment screwdriver allows user to move critical line to calibrate the unit by using distilled water at 65°F. Portable, self-calibrating unit is suited for food industry, canners, and metal working shops.


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New Universal Low Range Refractometer Range 0-5% Readability 0.1%

Kernco Instruments Co., Inc. has introduced its new refractometer (Catalog No. 11A10) designed for use in all industries. It will measure in brix and soluble solid concentrations low range of 0-5% and scale readings of 0.1 % for extreme accuracy. Percentage of brix (sugar) or product concentration levels (such as starch slurries or adhesives, industrial fluids such as coolants, lubricating and cutting oils). Model gives clear easy to read scale indication of the concentration percentage for many products. This model is ideal for the food industry, the canners, metal working shops as well as other industries. Only a drop or two of test sample is required for a reading. Instrument is supplied with an adjustment screwdriver which allows the user to move the critical line to calibrate the unit (by using distilled water at 20°C (65°F)). This makes the unit self calibrating. Unit is portable and weighs approximately 8 ½ oz and it is approximately 7 ½" long. For additional information, write to: Kernco Instruments Co., Inc. 420 Kenazo Avenue El Paso TX 79928-7339 Phone: 915-852-3375 Fax: 915-852-4084 E-mail: brkernco@whc.net Internet: www.kerncoinstr.com Contact: John P Kelly, Sales Director

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