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Labcell Supplies UK-manufactured Hand Held Brix and Saline Refractometer abcell is adding the Bellingham + L Stanley OPTi digital hand held refractometer to its range of instrumentation for the food and drink industries. This highquality, UK-manufactured instrument offers the unusual advantage of measuring both Brix and saline, so users only have to carry one instrument when both measurements are required. The OPTi refractometer is very quick and simple to use, with a shallow prism dish and compact casing that is ergonomically designed for both right- and lefthanded use. Readings are obtained in just 2 seconds, and the instrument has measurement ranges of 0-54 °Bx and 0-28 NaCl, with a resolution of 0.1 per cent and an accuracy of +/-0.2 per cent. Samples can be any temperature from 540 degrees C and an indicator shows if the sample volume is too high or too low. Zero calibration is performed using water.
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High-quality materials are used for the instrument’s construction, such as optical glass, 316 grade stainless steel, silicon rub-
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ber and Viton seals. Housings are ultrasonically welded for ruggedness and sealing, and a rubberised switch pad provides both excellent sealing and good wear characteristics. Cleaning is simple thanks to the high-quality materials, smooth exterior design and the IP65 waterproof protection. Furthermore, because the OPTi is designed and manufactured in the UK, Labcell is able assure customers of a very high standard of service should the instrument require any attention either during or outside the 12-month warranty period. The Bellingham + Stanley OPTi digital refractometer is available for rapid delivery from Labcell. A data sheet can be downloaded directly from the Labcell website at www.labcell.com or contact the company with specific enquiries by telephone on 01420 568150 or email mail@ labcell.com. J