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Abbe 5 Traditional Optical Refractometer – Now Available

Abbe 5 Traditional Optical Refractometer – Now Available

The Abbe 5 optical refractometer is an affordable bench-top instrument perfectly suited for users requiring a wide measurement range of Refractive Index.

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 3: Sample preparation & taking a reading

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 3: Sample preparation & taking a reading

In the last blog we discussed the benefits of taking time to choose the right refractometer for you, competencies and sample preparation.

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results - part 2: Choosing the right refractometer

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results - part 2: Choosing the right refractometer

Here’s what’s needed to ensure reliable results when taking refractometric measurements, whether they be Brix, RI, Urea, or many of the other application specific scales that have evolved over the 150 years refractometers have been in use. 

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results part 1: Refractometers 101 & The need for Quality Control

18 Top Tips For Quality Refractometer Results  part 1: Refractometers 101 & The need for Quality Control

Whether you’re looking for hints on buying the best refractometer for your application or wanting to learn about refractometer care and maintenance we’ll have something for you.

Blue is the new black this Friday

Blue is the new black this Friday

Bag yourself a fantastic deal this Black Friday, with 10% off all OPTi digital handheld refractometers.

Measuring the dilution of green energy solutions with refractometers designed for heat transfer fluids

Measuring the dilution of green energy solutions with refractometers designed for heat transfer fluids

As latest building regulations dictate the need to incorporate energy efficient solutions into domestic and commercial property builds, many architects turn to thermal heat collector systems as part of their green energy strategy to help reduce the overall carbon footprint of properties under construction. 

Refractometer Shop relaunches with new user friendly shop

Refractometer Shop relaunches with new user friendly shop

Refractometer Shop has relaunched - The online shop for handheld refractometers from world renowned manufacturer Bellingham + Stanley is now in its 13th year and is making it easier than ever to get your hands on a quality refractometer.

Where have all the E-lines gone?

Where have all the E-lines gone?

You may have noticed a few changes around Refractometer Shop lately. As you can see, we’ve been decorating and as part of that we’ve decided to toss out some of our old furniture - but it’s for good reason!

Digital Handheld Refractometer for Artisan Food Manufacturing

Digital Handheld Refractometer for Artisan Food Manufacturing

When it comes to Artisan Food manufacturing many people turn to optical refractometers, such as this Brix Refractometer for Jam, as a quality control tool. Refractometers are simple instruments which use the speed of light passing through a sample to determine ‘refractive index’.