Firmness or degree of softness or crispness is used world wide as a test of ripness and maturity of many fruits. The Fruit Tester can be used as either a hand held or mounted on a test stand for more precise measurements.
Type : 53200 (13 Kg)
Type : 53201 (20 Kg)
Type : 53203 (5 Kg)
Type : 53207 (1 Kg)
Type : 53210 (upto 100 Shore) (Non Destructive)
Features
For Apples, Pears, Avacado, Kiwi, Tomatoes etc.
Range Till 20 Kg (As per Model number of the Tester)
High impact plastic case
Aluminum dial
Precision Steel spring
Brass Mechanism chassis
Impact resistance plastic crystal
Stainless steel plunger
Specification
Peak firmness Hold button
Automatically hold the value (released by push button)
Dual graduation
in grams and pounds
Accuracy
+/- 2 graduation
Plunger tips
8mm and 11 mm stainless steel
Fruit peeler
Included
Working (Hand Held Measurement)
Hold the fruit firmly in the left hand. Hold the fruit tester between thumb and forefinger of the right hand. Push the button commanded indicator hand. place the plunger against the fruit and press with increasing strength until the plunger tip is penetrated into the pulp upto the notch
Slow penetration of the plunger is essential. Sharp movements and sudden pressure application may impair your measurements. In order to avoid mistakes and to ensure slow penetration of the plunger make sure that the hand holding the fruit is firm leaning it on the table and keep the arm rigid.
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