{"title":"Penetrometers - Fruit Hardness Testers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenetrometers\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efruit hardness testers\u003c\/strong\u003e are quality-control instruments used to measure flesh firmness by recording the force required to penetrate the fruit with a standardized probe. This provides an objective indicator of ripeness, freshness, and suitability for storage, shipping, and shelf-life management. They are commonly applied to apples, pears, peaches, kiwifruit, and tomatoes where consistent texture is a key commercial parameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection includes testers with different measuring ranges and interchangeable tips\/plungers to match fruit type and size, along with analog or digital readouts for fast, clear results. Look for features such as ergonomic grips, stable repeatability, and calibration capability, with professional options from \u003cstrong\u003eInsize\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePCE Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for dependable day-to-day inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese tools are widely used by agronomists, food technologists, and QC teams in packing houses, cold storage facilities, produce distribution, and processing operations, where standardized firmness measurements support batch documentation and process optimization.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pce-ptr-200n-penetrometro-pshfiako-sklhrometro-froutwn","title":"Digital Penetrometer - Fruit Hardness Tester","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" in=\"\" id=\"\" tab-pane=\"\" fade=\"\" active=\"\" tab-customdata3=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv text-align:=\"\" center=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"160\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VIpgJd-yAWNEb-VIpgJd-fmcmS-sn54Q\"\u003eMeasuring range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" width=\"441\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 ... 200 N \/ 0 ... 45 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.1 N \/ 0.02 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressure calibration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Mpa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoad cell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntegrated load cell with M6 connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 ... 100% of full scale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurement accuracy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e± 0.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003en, kg, lb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd 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adapters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe PCE-PTR 200N is a handheld device ideal for measuring the hardness of fruits with a range up to 200 N \/ 45 lbs.\u003cspan\u003e The user has the option to select the measurement unit (\u003c\/span\u003e N, kg, lb). The device comes with adapters of various shapes, which can be screwed onto the device to provide the optimal solution for differently designed surfaces in measuring pressure and tension.\u003c\/span\u003e In addition to the adapters, an extension rod is provided, allowing measurements in hard-to-reach places.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis extension rod is 65 millimeters \/ 2.6 inches long.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe PCE-PTR 200N force meter includes a flat head adapter, hook adapter, ball head adapter, chisel head adapter, and notch head adapter, with the hook adapter used for measuring tensile and pulling forces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PCE-PTR 200N can be mounted on a stand via the thread on its back.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTest stands are necessary if periodic measurements or tensile and compressive force measurements are required.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttention:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe internal load cell requires no maintenance, is lightweight, and is characterized by an exceptionally long service life.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-quality materials are used for the production of this load cell, ensuring maximum safety and longevity.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe force gauge has an overload range.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you exceed this range, you will damage the internal load cell.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Adapter for measuring different shapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Evaluation software with download option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Device for mounting on test stands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Peak measurement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv text-align:=\"\" center=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e- Power supply via charging adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Delivery with extension rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Evaluation via USB connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Quick display of measured value\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 x PCE-PTR 200N penetrometer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Penetration tip Ø 6 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Penetration tip Ø 8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Penetration tip Ø 11 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Flat head adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Hook adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" usertext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e1 x \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBall head adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Chisel head adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Notch head adapter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Extension rod (65 mm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x USB cable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Power plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x Locking rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Equipment case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x Software\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 x User manual\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PCE Instruments","offers":[{"title":"0-200 N \/ ± 0.5%","offer_id":42013242458165,"sku":"PCE-PTR 200N","price":567.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/8396\/9077\/products\/PCE-PTR-200N---Penetrometro-PShfiako-Sklhrometro-Froutwn-Pce_0.jpg?v=1671280088"},{"product_id":"9643-4-penetrometro-sklhrometro-froutwn","title":"Penetrometer - 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