Handheld refractometers are barely bigger than a torch and can be used anywhere in mobile applications. They are especially easy to use, very robust and require no batteries. The devices differ mainly in the selectable scales, e.g. for the determination of the salt content, water content in honey, serum protein content, Oechsle, Brix and potential alcohol content as well as ethylene- and propylene glycol content. No manual conversion is required thanks to the scales and application errors are ruled out.
- Small size for mobile use
- Automatic temperature compensation
- High resolution of the scale areas
- Robust and compact design
- Easy calibration and adjustment
Handheld refractometer |
Scale |
Measurement range |
Measurement accuracy |
Application |
HRB10-T |
BriBrix |
0–10 %Brix |
±0.1 %Brix |
Determination of sugar content in fruit, grapes, juices, vegetables, foods and cooling liquids |
HRB18-T |
Brix |
0–18 %Brix |
±0.1 %Brix |
Determination of sugar content in fruit, grapes, juices, vegetables, foods and cooling liquids |
HRB32-T |
Brix |
0–32 %Brix |
±0.2 %Brix |
Determination of sugar content in fruit, grapes, juices, vegetables, foods and cooling liquids |
HRB62-T |
Brix |
28–62 %Brix |
±0.2 %Brix |
Analysis of chemical and technical fluids, e.g. oils, greases, radiator fluids and lubricants |
HRB82-T |
Brix |
45–82 % Brix |
±0.2 %Brix |
Analysis of highly concentrated sugar solutions as well as chemical and technical liquids, e.g. oils, fats, radiator fluids and lubricants |
HRB92-T |
Brix |
58–92 %Brix |
±0.5 %Brix |
Examination of highly concentrated sugar solutions as well as analysis of fats, lubricants and food. |
HRB90 |
Brix (with thermometer 6–36 °C) |
0–90 %Brix |
±0.2 %Brix |
Universal handheld refractometer for determining the sugar content of fruit, grapes, juices, vegetables, foods, oils, fats, coolants, lubricants and other sugary substances |
HRH30-T |
Water content in honey |
12-30 % Water content in honey |
±0.1 % Water content in honey |
Examination of honey to the water content (according to guidelines of the German Beekeepers' Association). |
HRND |
Refractive index |
1.3330–1.5170 |
±0.0005 |
Universal handheld refractometer for refractive indices. |
HRS10-T |
Salinity (NaCI) |
0–10 % |
±0.1% |
Salt content determination (NaCl) in liquids, such as in seawater, in drinks and preservatives of food. |
HRS28-T |
Salinity (NaCI) |
0–28 % |
±0.2 % |
Salt content determination (NaCl) in liquids, such as in seawater, in drinks and preservatives of food. |
HRM18-T |
Refractive index |
1.3330–1.3600 |
±0.0005 |
Examination of urine samples for refractive index, protein content and specific gravity. |
HRO32-T |
Brix |
0–32 %Brix |
±0.2 %Brix |
Examination of grape must and alcoholic beverages. |
HRKFZ-T |
Ethylene and propylene glycol (antifreeze) |
-50–0 °C |
±5 °C |
Determination of acid concentration in batteries and measurement of glycol content in coolants. |