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The KERN ORT 1RS Refractometer is a robust and user-friendly optical instrument designed for precise measurement of refractive index and concentration levels in liquids. Ideal for laboratory environments, this handheld refractometer is widely used in chemical analysis, food and beverage testing, pharmaceutical research and educational laboratories.
With its durable construction and simple operation, the ORT 1RS provides fast, accurate readings without the need for complex setup, making it an excellent choice for routine laboratory testing and quality control applications.

Features & Benefits
- Accurate refractive index measurement - Provides reliable readings for determining concentration levels of solutions, supporting consistent laboratory analysis and quality control.
- Clear optical scale for easy reading - High-contrast scale enables quick and precise interpretation of results, reducing user error during routine testing.
- Robust and portable design - Compact handheld format allows easy use across the laboratory or in field applications, with durable construction for long-term use.
- Simple operation with minimal maintenance - Requires only a small sample volume and minimal calibration, making it ideal for fast, efficient laboratory workflows.
- Versatile laboratory applications - Suitable for measuring sugar content (Brix), salinity and other solution concentrations across multiple industries and research settings.
The KERN ORT 1RS Refractometer offers laboratories a dependable, cost-effective solution for accurate liquid analysis, combining simplicity, portability and precision for everyday laboratory use.

Introduction
Kern & Sohn ORM Refractometers from Wolflabs.
Kern & Sohn unveils the ORM Refractometers, a game-changing series of instruments that provide accurate and reliable measurements for a wide range of refractive index applications. With their cutting-edge technology, user-friendly interface, and precise results, the ORM Refractometers empower researchers, scientists, and industry professionals with essential tools for quality control, research, and analysis.

Features and benefits
- The typical and practical design is suitable for a quick and convenient everyday use
- The large, easy-to-read display with integrated temperature display supports the user to reliably determine the measurement
- Minimum sample volume of 4 drops, battery life approx. 10.000 measurements and Automatic energy management (AUTO-OFF after 60 seconds)
- KERN ORM range are protected to international IP65 protection class, against dust and water splashes. After use, you can rinse the refractometer under running water

A new range of refractometers from Hanna Instruments has been added to the website

http://www.wolflabs.co.uk/laboratory-equipment/refractometers

Prices starting at £152 - http://www.wolflabs.co.uk/laboratory-products/refractometers

New ORA and ORD series refractometers from Kern & Sohn have been added.

Prices starting at £72 - http://www.wolflabs.co.uk/laboratory-products/refractometers

Introduction
Mettler Toledo Refracto 30PX and Refracto 30GS refractometers from Wolflabs. Refracto 30PX and Refracto 30GS are compact, easy-to use refractometers for measurements in laboratory and production environments. Depending on the application, these instruments can be used in two ways: Either put it on a flat surface and place a drop of sample onto the measurement cell, or immerse the sensor directly into the fluid. As soon as you press the measurement key, the result is displayed in the desired units on the backlit LC-Display.

Features and benefits
- The clearly labelled keyboard makes operation easy and efficient.
- The backlit LC-Display of Refracto shows your results and settings in plain language. The simple and intuitive menu structure allows you to change the settings within seconds. You hardly need an instruction manual.
- Refracto determines refractive index using the total reflection method. The glass prism of the measurement cell of the Refracto 30PX (right) is held by a stainless steel ring, whereas the prism of the Refracto 30GS (left) is made of sapphire, the ring of hard gold plated brass. Sapphire has a higher refractive index and a better thermal conductivity than glass. For this reason the Refracto 30GS has an extended measuring range and registers the sample temperature more quickly.
- Refracto stores up to 1100 results including sample identification, measurement unit, temperature compensation coefficient, date and time. You are free to transfer the data (together with an instrument identification) to a PC or printer any time using the infrared interface. The PC software to do this comes with Refracto.
- Refracto is a hand-held and a benchtop refractometer in one. You either place the instrument on a flat surface and add a drop of sample onto the measurement cell or immerse the cell directly into the sample.

Introduction
Kern and Sohn ORA series of refractometers from Wolflabs. Refractive index measurement for laboratories and the industry.

Features and Benefits
- The Kern ORA refractometers are universal, maintenance free analogue handheld refractometers.
- The handy and robust design allows the easy, efficient and sustainable use in everyday life.
- Manually calculated conversions and errors of the user are avoided by multiple selectable scales.
- These scales are especailly developed, exactly calculated and checked. They are also characterized by their thin and clear lines.
- The optical system and the prism cover are made of special material which allows a low-tolerance measuring.
- All ORA models are equipped with an eyepiece for easy and smooth setting for many different diopter strengths.
- The models marked with “ATC” have an automatic temperature compensation which enables accurate measurement at different ambient temperatures (10 °C to 30 °C).

Discounts of almost 25% - http://www.wolflabs.co.uk/laboratory-products/refractometers 

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96801 refractometer from Wolflabs. The HI-96801 measures the refractive index to determine the % Brix of sugar in aqueous solutions. The refractive index of the sample is converted to % Brix concentration units.

Features and benefits
- White water resistant casing
- Easy clean sample well
- Zero using pure water
- Battery operated with auto shut-off
- 1.5 second measurement time
- Direct readout in % Brix and °C
- Automatic temperature compensation
- No calibration solutions required
- Large clear LCD display

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96802 refractometer from Wolflabs. The HI-96802 measures the refractive index to determine the % fructose in aqueous solutions. The refractive index of the sample is converted to % mass (%w/w) concentration units.

Features and benefits
- White water resistant casing
- Easy clean sample well
- Zero using pure water
- Battery operated with auto shut-off
- 1.5 second measurement time
- Direct readout in % Brix and °C
- Automatic temperature compensation
- No calibration solutions required
- Large clear LCD display

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96803 refractometer from Wolflabs. The HI-98603 is used across the food industry for measuring the % glucose in foods. Quick and easy to use it is ideal for analysing the sugar content in a wide range of food products including fruit, energy drinks, puddings, tofu, jams, honey, soups and sauces. Priced to ensure tougher economic times do not have to mean a compromise on accuracy, the Hanna refractometer offers all the benefits of high precision digital technology at the same price as a mechanical model. The HI-96803 measures the refractive index to determine the % Glucose of sugar in aqueous solutions. The refractive index of the sample is then converted to % by weight concentration units.

Features and benefits
- White water resistant casing
- Easy clean sample well
- Zero using pure water
- Battery operated with auto shut-off
- 1.5 second measurement time
- Direct readout in % Brix and °C
- Automatic temperature compensation
- No calibration solutions required
- Large clear LCD display

Introduction
New HR and HRD refractometers from Optika have been added. Optika offers a wide range of hand refractometers to ensure incredibly rapid and convenient measurement of concentration in liquid and semi-solid samples, combining accurate performance with excellent repeatability.

Features and benefits
- Value for money solution
- Easy operation
- Built-in LED illumination
- Brix or scale specific (including ATC)
- Sturdy construction with rubber handgrip

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96804 refractometer from Wolflabs. HI-96804 measures the refractive index to determine the % invert sugar in aqueous solutions. The refractive index of the sample is converted to % mass (%w/w) concentration units. Hanna offers five sugar refractometers to meet the requirements of the food industry. The HI-96800 Refractive Index/Brix, HI-96801 % Brix (sucrose), HI-96802 Fructose, Hi-96803 Glucose, and HI-96804 Invert Sugar digital refractometers are rugged, portable and water-resistant for measurements in the lab or field.

Features and benefits
- White water resistant casing
- Easy clean sample well
- Zero using pure water
- Battery operated with auto shut-off
- 1.5 second measurement time
- Direct readout in % Brix and °C
- Automatic temperature compensation
- No calibration solutions required
- Large clear LCD display

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96811 refractometer from Wolflabs. The HI-96811 is used across the wine industry for measuring the concentrations of sugars in wine. This digital wine refractometer is rugged, lightweight and water resistant for measurements in the lab or field.

Features and benefits
- White water resistant casing
- Easy clean sample well
- Zero using pure water
- Battery operated with auto shut-off
- 1.5 second measurement time
- Direct readout in % Brix and °C
- Automatic temperature compensation
- No calibration solutions required
- Large clear LCD display

Introduction
Kern & Sohn ORD refractometers from Wolflabs. Digital refractive index measurement for laboratories and the industry for multi-application.

Features and benefits
- The Kern ORD refractometers are accurate and universal maintenance free digital handheld refractometers.
- The typical and practical design is suitable for a quick and convenient everyday use and is characterized by its easy-using and robustness.
- The large display is easy to read. Mistakes in reading are avoided.
- A large selection of models is available with single or multiple scales. This allows the use in various applications.
- The instrument comes with an optimized software that can show a result in different scales.
- The integrated automatic temperature compensation (ATC), avoids the manual conversion of the measurement. This allows a quick and efficient usage of the instrument.
- The required calibration liquid is already included in scope of in the delivery, as well as a storage box, a leather case, a pipette, a small screwdriver and a cleaning cloth.

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96812 refractometer from Wolflabs. The HI-96812 is used across the wine industry for measuring the concentrations of sugars in wine. Measures the refractive index and displays in °Baumé. The °Baumé scale is based upon the density of liquids and is used to measure the sugar levels in winemaking.

Features and benefits
- White water resistant casing
- Easy clean sample well
- Zero using pure water
- Battery operated with auto shut-off
- 1.5 second measurement time
- Direct readout in °Baume and °C
- Automatic temperature compensation
- No calibration solutions required
- Large clear LCD display

Introduction
Mettler Toledo Refracto 30GS refractometer from Wolflabs. Refracto 30GS is a compact, easy-to use portable refractometer for measurements in laboratory and production environments. It offers an extended measuring range thanks to it's special prism design.

Features and benefits
- Refracto determines refractive index using the total reflection method. The prism of the Refracto 30GS is made of sapphire and held by a ring of hard gold plated brass. Sapphire has a higher refractive index and a better thermal conductivity than glass. For this reason the Refracto 30GS has an extended measuring range and registers the sample temperature more quickly. Refracto even measures dark samples correctly. You no longer need to rely on error-prone readings of dark/bright transitions as with optical instruments.
- The refractive index of a sample depends on temperature. During measurement, Refracto determines the temperature and then corrects the refractive index to a standard temperature of 20 °C or any other temperature the user defines. To make quick measurements of different types of samples, you can easily switch between up to 10 user defined correction coefficients.
- The backlit LC-Display of Refracto shows your results and settings in plain language. The simple and intuitive menu structure allows you to change the settings within seconds. You hardly need an instruction manual.
- The clearly labelled keyboard makes operation easy and efficient. As soon as you press the measurement key, the result is displayed in the desired units on the backlit LC-Display.
- Refracto stores up to 1100 results including sample identification, measurement unit, temperature compensation coefficient, date and time.
- You can transfer the data (together with an instrument identification) to a PC or printer any time using the infrared interface of the instrument. For this purpose an infrared / RS232 converter (51325006) is required.  Appropriate PC software comes with the instrument.

Introduction
Mettler Toledo Refracto 30PX refractometer from Wolflabs. 

Features and benefits
- Refracto determines refractive index using the total reflection method. The glass prism of the measurement cell is held by a stainless steel ring.
- Refracto even measures dark samples correctly. You no longer need to rely on error-prone readings of dark/bright transitions as with optical instruments.
- The refractive index of a sample depends on temperature. During measurement, Refracto determines the temperature and then corrects the refractive index to a standard temperature of 20°C or any other temperature the user defines. To make quick measurements of different types of samples, you can easily switch between up to 10 user defined correction coefficients.
- The backlit LC-Display of Refracto shows your results and settings in plain language. The simple and intuitive menu structure allows you to change the settings within seconds. You hardly need an instruction manual.
- The clearly labelled keyboard makes operation easy and efficient. As soon as you press the measurement key, the result is displayed in the desired units on the backlit LC-Display.
- Refracto stores up to 1100 results including sample identification, measurement unit, temperature compensation coefficient, date and time.
- You are free to transfer the data (together with an instrument identification) to a PC or printer any time using the IR interface. For this purpose an infrared / RS232 converter (51325006) is required. Appropriate PC software comes with the instrument.

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96832 refractometer from Wolflabs. This digital refractometer eliminates the uncertainty associated with mechanical refractometers. HI-96832 samples are measured after a simple user calibration with distilled or deionised water.

Features and benefits
- Dual-level LCD displays measurement and temperature readings simultaneously
- Automatic Temperature Compensation for accurate measurements
- Easy measurement; place a few drops of the sample in the well and press the READ key
- BEPS (Battery Error Prevention System) alerts the user in the event that low battery power could adversely affect readings.
- Quick, accurate results, readings are displayed in approximately 1.5 seconds
- Single point calibration with distilled or deionised water
- Small sample size; can be as small as 2 metric drops
- Stainless steel sample well, easy to clean and corrosion resistant

Discounts of over 35% - https://www.wolflabs.co.uk/laboratory-products/refractometers

Refratometer Kern ORA 1SA for salt measurements, analogue display, no printer/PC connectivity and standard measuring range.
 

New ORF refractometers from Kern & Sohn have been added.

Features and benefits
- Large display is easy to read.
- The integrated automatic temperature compensation (ATC), avoids the manual conversion of the measurement. This allows a quick and efficient usage of the instrument.
- The instrument comes with an optimized software that can show a result in different scales.

Introduction
Hanna Instruments HI-96821 refractometer from Wolflabs. The HI-96821 meets the requirements of the food industry. This optical instrument employs the measurement of the refractive index to determine sodium chloride concentration in aqueous solutions used in food preparation. Its is portable, lightweight and easy to use as well as being precise and accurate. What's more it offers all the benefits of a digital meter at the cost of little more than a mechanical model.

Features and benefits
- Large dual level LCD displays measurement and temperature simultaneously.
- Sample well is designed for easy measurement.
- White waterproof casing with stainless steel well is easy to keep clean.
- Large clear buttons make this meter easy to use in laboratory and test conditions.

Introduction
Mettler Toledo MyBrix refractometer from Wolflabs. 

Features and benefits
- Measurements within seconds
- Long battery life
- Compact, lightweight, and designed to fit comfortably in the hand
- Weatherproof design (IP65 rated) and rubberized keypad
- Robust and durable