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Notify me when its in stockIt is a dual-scale model; the black scale is used for measurement, while the metal-colored scale remains on the last measured value, making reading easier.
The measurement made with the indicator knob can be reset or continued from the last measurement.
Fruit flesh firmness is an important factor determining resistance at harvest time and is closely related to ripening.
The device provides accurate prediction of the correct harvest time and ripening stage in fruits.
It is delivered in a hard plastic case with two different pressing tips with diameters of Ø11 mm and Ø8 mm.
Its durable external structure offers ease of use without requiring a power source.
Required Firmness Values of Fruits at Harvest Time:
Apple
Tip diameter: 11 mm
Harvest firmness: 7 - 7.5 kg
Table firmness: 4.5 - 6.5 kg
Apricot
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 3 - 3.5 kg
Table firmness: 1.5 - 2 kg
Avocado
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 13 - 13.5 kg
Table firmness: 8 - 10 kg
Melon
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 4.5 kg
Table firmness: 3 - 3.5 kg
Kiwi
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 6.5 - 8 kg
Table firmness: 2.5 - 4.5 kg
Nectarine
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 5.5 kg
Table firmness: 4.5 - 6.5 kg
Pear, Anjou
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 6.5 - 7 kg
Table firmness: 4.5 - 6.5 kg
Pear, Asian
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 6 kg
Table firmness: 3 - 4.5 kg
Pear, Bartlett
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 8.5 - 10 kg
Table firmness: 7 - 8 kg
Pear, Bosc
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 7 - 7.5 kg
Table firmness: 5 - 6 kg
Peach
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 5.5 - 6.5 kg
Table firmness: 5.5 kg
Plum
Tip diameter: 8 mm
Harvest firmness: 2.5 - 3 kg
Table firmness: 2 - 2.5 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Measurement Range: 1 - 24 kg/cm²
Sensitivity: 0.1 / 0.2 kg/cm²
Resolution: 0.2
Press Depth: 10 mm
Press Tip Diameters: Ø11 mm and Ø8 mm
Product Dimensions: 140 x 60 x 30 mm
Weight: 300 gr
