Refractometer
A Mettler Toledo refractometer (or brix meter), is an analytical instrument that uses a high-resolution optical sensor to measure the total reflection of a light beam that is in contact with a sample. The total reflected light is calculated and the refractive index value is displayed on the instrument, which can be converted into brix, HFCS or other concentrations. Refractometers are often referred to as Brix meters, especially in industries like food and beverage production. This is because they are commonly used to measure the Brix scale, which indicates the sugar content in liquids.
Refractometers are essential tools for precise liquid analysis across various industries, including laboratories, food and beverage production, and pharmaceuticals. These instruments provide critical data for quality control, research, and product development. Mettler Toledo’s refractometers feature user-friendly interfaces with clear digital displays, making them accessible to users of all experience levels. Built with durable materials, they are designed to withstand rigorous use in diverse environments, guaranteeing long-lasting performance. Additionally, automatic temperature compensation ensures accurate readings under varying conditions, enhancing the reliability of your data. Whether you need to monitor the concentration of solutions, verify product quality, or conduct detailed research, our range of refractometers are the perfect choice.
Our refractometers are a synonym for accuracy, speed and simplicity. Choose from a robust portable solution to an accurate benchtop brix meter.
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Developed for a broad range of industries, Mettler Toledo‘s Excellence Refractometers can measure almost any sample with a very high accuracy. ...
More About Excellence RefractometersExcellence Refractometers
Developed for a broad range of industries, Mettler Toledo‘s Excellence Refractometers can measure almost any sample with a very high accuracy. With measurements of up to five decimal places, intuitive operation, and a modular workflow, you can easily terminate inaccuracy and generate repeatable, accurate results.
Excellence Refractometers overview
- Simple One Click™ Operation: The One Click™ user interface enables users to start a complete workflow with one click including sampling, measuring, rinsing, drying, and SOPs.
- User Management: The user management system allows for different levels of access to be defined, with each user having their own personalized home screen and language.
- Result Limits: Measurement limits can be set for color-coded pass/fail information for accepted and rejected samples.
Features of Excellence Refractometers
- Keep It Simple: Refractometry has never been so easy! With simple operating routines and an intuitive touch screen user interface, you can perform measurements quickly and efficiently. Shared across different Mettler Toledo analytical solutions, the One Click™ user interface provides easy access to all the tasks you need, simplifying your daily work and making you feel right at home.
- Simplify Your Quality Control: Minimize training and operator influence with one click for fully automatic quality control analysis. Simply press on the product shortcut: measured products are automatically verified, and the color of the result indicates if specifications have been met.
- Automate Your Analysis: Save time, reduce costs and improve operational safety by minimizing the need for operator interaction. Increase the quality of your measurement data by automating your analysis: ensure that all steps are performed the same way each time. With fully automatic determination, you can take results repeatability and reliability to a whole new level.
- Go Digital with LabX®: Future-proof your lab. Much more than just an instrument management software, LabX® PC software manages data, instruments, and users while bringing your tasks directly to the instrument’s touch screen. With bi-directional integration into your ELN, LIMS, or SAP system, you can save paper, avoid transcription errors and ensure data integrity.
- Save Time with Multiparameter Measurements: Make the most of your time while increasing data quality. Multiparameter analyses combining refractive index, density, pH, titration, and more prevent the alteration of samples between individual analyses. Results can be displayed directly on the instrument screen, ensuring that all of your data is at your fingertips.
- Enhance Your Workflow: Log in with your biometric fingerprint, enter a product ID with the barcode scanner, start the measurement with the wave of a hand, and export your results to a USB printer, USB stick, PC software, LIMS, ERP or SAP. Ensure consistently high performance of your instrument with regular calibration using certified traceable standards.
Designed to bring simplicity to your operation, the compact Mettler Toledo EasyPlus Refractometers, including the Refractometer Easy R40, are suitable...
More About Refractometer Easy R40Refractometer Easy R40
Designed to bring simplicity to your operation, the compact Mettler Toledo EasyPlus Refractometers, including the Refractometer Easy R40, are suitable for a variety of industries, whether in your lab or near your production line. Ensure fast and precise measurements with an accuracy of 4 decimal places and automatic temperature control.
The Refractometer Easy R40 offers fast measurements, a wide temperature control range from 10 to 65°C and pre-programmed concentration tables and functions. A compact and robust design makes this instrument suitable for the lab or near the production area.
Refractometer Easy R40 overview
- Intelligently Simple: The intuitive app-based user interface and on-screen user guidance simplify daily tasks while minimising operator errors and training time.
- Drop and Go: Measurements can be started immediately after dropping the sample, without pressing any buttons using FastStart™ technology.
- Reliable QC Results: Measurement limits can be set for colour-coded identification of accepted and rejected samples.
Features of the Refractometer Easy R40
- Automatic temperature control: The integrated Peltier temperature control quickly heats or cools the measurement cell, reliably maintaining the sample at the desired temperature.
- SimpleCheck™ Performance Verification: SimpleCheck™ certified standards ensure reliable instrument performance. The embedded workflow guides operators through the instruments’ performance verification.
- Suitable for the Lab or Production Area: Engineered with high-quality components and materials, the Easy R40 can withstand rough environments and can be placed anywhere thanks to its compact size.
Save time and reduce costs with Mettler Toledo‘s seamless automated refractometry measurement solutions for a variety of industries, including t...
More About Automated Refractometry MeasurementAutomated Refractometry Measurement
Save time and reduce costs with Mettler Toledo‘s seamless automated refractometry measurement solutions for a variety of industries, including the pharmaceutical, chemical, petro-chemical and the beverage industry. Automated refractometers minimise the need for operator interaction with the instrument and ensure higher results reliability and fewer errors.
Automated Refractometry Measurement overview
- Superior sampling: Using pressurized air instead of suction enables reliable sampling of highly viscous samples (up to 36’000 mPa*s) and prevents bubble formation.
- Simple and efficient cleaning: The measurement cell is automatically rinsed with one or two different solutions and allows for complete drying using the desiccator after measurements.
- Sample protection: Vials can be sealed and opened just before the actual measurement, so avoiding evaporation and contamination.
InMotion Autosampler Flex – for similar samples
The perfect automation refractometers for the beverage industry. Run multiple samples with low viscosities using a customized workflow:
- Multiple samples (15 to 303)
- Large choice of beaker sizes (25 to 250 mL)
- Rinsing with next sample
- Additional pH measurement possible in the same beaker
- Sedimentation of sample prevented by homogenizing with a stirrer
- Degassing of carbonated beverages with a combination of air flow and stirrer
- Final rinsing and testing with water
Sample Changer SC1 – single sample automation
Tired of using a syringe? Run fully automated refractive index measurements for any type of sample, saving time and improving the repeatability of your results. Automatic rinsing and drying ensure contamination-free operations.
- Single samples, even viscous ones (max. 36,000 mPas)
- Automatic sampling (pressurized air)
- Automatic rinsing with 2 solutions
- Automatic drying with desiccator
- Small sample volume (6, 9 or 20 mL)
- Sample recovery in cases where the sample must be retained as a reference sample
Sample Changer SC30 – multiple samples automation
Run a series of samples, automatically.
- Up to 30 samples, even highly viscous ones (max. 36,000 mPas)
- Automatic sampling (pressurized air)
- Automatic rinsing with 2 solutions
- Automatic drying with desiccator
- Small sample volume (6, 9 or 20 mL)
- Sample recovery in cases where the sample must be retained as a reference sample
Developed for a wide range of applications, from checking the sugar concentration in beverages or the hydrocarbon content in motor fuels, Mettler Tole...
More About Refractometer 30PX - Portable RefractometerRefractometer 30PX - Portable Refractometer
Developed for a wide range of applications, from checking the sugar concentration in beverages or the hydrocarbon content in motor fuels, Mettler Toledo‘s portable refractometers such as the Refractometer 30PX return accurate and precise results within seconds, displayed in the units of measurement needed.
This handheld digital refractometer line can be used on a flat surface or can be dipped directly into the sample for quick and simple measurements.
Refractometer 30PX overview
- Quick and error-free: Place a few drops of sample on the cell, push the button, and read the final result with the temperature directly in the required measurement units.
- An instrument on the go: Take measurements easily anywhere you go with our practical carrying cases.
- Compliant data management: Store and keep track of up to 1100 results on your instrument and print or transfer them to your PC.
Features of the Mettler Toledo Portable Refractometers
- Accurate results: The Refracto handheld refractometer determines the temperature of the sample automatically and corrects the refractive index to a standard temperature of 20 °C – or any other user-defined temperature. This ensures accurate results, no matter the environment.
- Simple and straightforward: Operation is easy and efficient with the simple keyboard and menu structure. Results are clearly displayed on the backlit LCD screen. The Refracto handheld refractometer stores up to 1100 results and includes information such as sample ID, measurement unit, date and time, and more.
- Data management made easy: Results can be viewed directly on the portable refractometer. For even more flexibility, export your results from the Refracto to EasyDirect™ Density and Refractometry PC Software. Review and filter your results on the computer with just a few clicks and create graphs to monitor samples over time for better process control. Print reports from the software or directly from the instrument.