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Precision balances
Precision balances in high quality
offer you all the tools you would need for effective and accurate work in your laboratory environment. All important laboratory functions such as a recipe weighing function or data interfaces are on board at all times. But above all, the high-quality measuring principles of these balances such as force compensation or tuning fork measuring principle, allow them to be used in dosing procedures with very small weight changes and rapid display. In addition these balances are often fitted with automatic internal adjustment, which permits calibrated operation and means the balance can be used in any location.
Standard and basic precision balances
are used in laboratory applications mostly as single-user balances for sample preparation, etc. They are fitted with all useful laboratory functions which will support the user in a helpful way. With their strain gauge measuring principle, they are used anywhere where individual weighings are carried out, such as, for example, checkweighing. These devices are often connected to printers or local Pcs using the standard, integrated RS-232 data interface.
Precision balances for education
are entry-level devices in the field of laboratory balances, and they cover basic applications. They feature simple operation and the very best price/performance ratio. In addition they usually can be stacked and can also be operated by battery, as an alternative to mains power, which means that they have the flexibility to be used in different locations.
Analytical balances
Analytical Balances Premium class
are right at the top of the precision balance segment. The numerous equipment features of the standard balances are complemented by high-quality materials with robust, sturdy construction, high-quality, high-performance weighing systems, optimised operating sequences, speed benefits and in some cases, the most modern touchscreen technology. With its touchscreen technology a premium laboratory balance will support your users in their typical procedures. In this way these scales can be operated more efficiently and quickly than devices from other quality classes. In particular these balances are used in demanding laboratory applications and anywhere where the environmental conditions are not ideal because of vibrations or other interference, but where, naturally, the balance is expected to provide accurate weighing results. Another field of application for these balances is the pharmaceutical industry, which is subject to particularly demanding requirements and authorities such as, for example, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Moisture analysers
Moisture analyzer with high-quality halogen quartz glass heater and particularly user-friendly
Moisture analysing is an integral part of production and processing of many raw and finished products and has a crucial impact on the quality of the product.
Moisture analysers are used particularly in the food industry, water resource management (sewage plants, etc.), plastics industry, agriculture and the energy industry (bio-energy plants, etc.).
Determining moisture requires a great deal of experience. Depending on the type of sample and the task involved, various drying processes are used.
KERN has concentrated on the most widely-used drying method: halogen drying, which brings many advantages:
- Sample is evenly warmed from above, without risk of burning the sample surface
- Affordable purchase costs ensure rapid amortisation of the device
- Most common temperature ranges from 35 – 200 °C
- High measuring precision, up to 0.01 %
- Sufficient buffer capacity, weighing capacity up to 200 g
- Various drying programs (soft drying, standard drying, drying in levels, rapid drying (Boost))
The numerous memories of the KERN moisture analyser are particularly useful, as they hold information on the complete drying processes with drying parameters such as drying time, drying period, drying temperature, display settings, switch off criteria, etc. This saves an enormous amount of time and helps to achieve repeatable results.
On the internet, you will find a practical application handbook containing many examples, field reports, settings and tips for each KERN moisture analyser.
Microscopes
Microscopes for laboratory, industry and food
For 175 years, KERN & SOHN has been synonymous with high precision weighing and measuring technology. This claim is the driving force for the development of our microscope and refractometer ranges.
Thanks to consistent customer focus paired with smart ideas and the latest available technology we are proud to be suppliers of high-quality, durable top microscopes and refractometers, which help you to be as efficient as possible in your daily work.
When developing our microscopes we have concentrated on the very best optical quality and have used only high-quality glass and the latest technologies to achieve this. The high-quality Philips halogen and modern LED illumination produce razor-sharp images with high contrast and which will impress you with their brilliant true-colour display – you must have noticed this yourself.
Your advantages:
all mechanical parts have been designed for a long service life
special attention has been given to the ergonomy of our microscopes, as this allows the user to work for several hours in a comfortable position which does not cause fatigue
our microscopes are fully-equipped and can be used immediately
Highlight: die KERN camera software – you will be amazed at how user-friendly and intuitive it is, a high-quality tablet camera as well as a comprehensive range of calibration services for refractometers
and much more…
Ioniser
Ionisers to neutralise electrostatic charge in laboratory
Weighing of non-conductive materials, work with powdery samples, use of plastic or porcelain tare vessels and low air humidity may cause weighing errors because of static electricity.
The weighing errors arise through the electrostatic forces that act between the weighing sample and the surroundings. These electrostatic charges can be measured by micro, semi-micro and analytical balances and lead to weighing errors.
The most effective method to neutralize static charges is ionization. Ionizing units produce both positive and negative ions that are attracted by the unbalanced material, resulting in neutralization.
All you need to do is direct the air stream of the ionizer on all areas, which may be charged by the static electricity and in a couple of seconds static charges will be neutralized.
Use of the ionizer will ensure accurate results and fast response time of the balance.
Accessories
Precision balance accessories
Refractometer
Refractometers from A.KRÜSS measure the refractive index of liquids, pastes and solids with high precision. In close cooperation with renowned partners from industry and research, we have developed refractometers that can be easily integrated into existing laboratory workflows.
- Protective working cover over keyboard and housing
- Suitable for Precision balance KERN 440 (models with weighing plate size WxD 130x130 mm)
- scope of delivery: 5 pieces
Precision balance with robust tuning fork measuring system
Internal adjustment in the case of a change in temperature and time-controlled at defined intervals, guarantees high degree of accuracy and makes the balance independent of its location of use
Stable temperature behaviour
Short stabilisation time
Shock proof construction
High corner load performance
Capacity display: A bargraph display lights up to show how much of the weighing range is still available
Totalising of pieces when counting
Protective working cover included with delivery
for refractive index nD 1.3400 (25°C) - 30 ml
- nD 1.3400 ±0.0002 at 25°C, temperature coefficient -0.000338/+°C, 5%Brix
- Traceable to an internationally recognized standard according to N.I.S.T.
- Calibration solution with defined measured value and certificate at 25°C.
- Each bottle is equipped with temperature correction information. The setpoints for temperatures deviating from 25°C are easy to calculate individually.
- The standard is very inert and guarantees a long shelf life of 5 years unopened. After opening the 30ml bottle, half of the remaining time is considered the expiration date.
- Consists of aliphatic / alicyclic hydrocarbons that are easy to clean with water or standard laboratory solvents, leaving no residue.
- Substance is very attractive in terms of occupational safety. Classification as: not acutely toxic, not irritant, not serious eye damage, not mutagenic or carcinogenic, not toxic for reproduction. Should not get into the groundwater.
Price per 100 ml = 816,67 €
Capacity: 6200 g
Readability: 0,1 g
Repeatability: 0,05 g
Min. weight (0.1%, k=2, Load >5%) : 10 g
Linearity: 0.1 g
Pan Size: 186 x 186 mm
Class / „e”: II / 1 g
Response Time: 1 sec
Mains connection: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
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Capacity: 3200 g
Readability: 0,1 g
Repeatability: 0.05 g
Min. weight (0.1%, k=2, Load >5%) : 10 g
Linearity: 0,1 g
Pan Size: 186 x 186 mm
Class / „e”: II / 0.1 g
Response Time: 1 sec
Mains connection: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
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| Weighing capacity [Max] | 6200 g |
| Readability [d] | 0,01 g |
| Units | g, dwt, tl (Tw), tl (HK), ozt, tl (Singap, Malays), ct, lb, oz, to, mom |
| Linearity | ± 0,03 g |
| Reproducibility | 0,01 g |
| Stabilization time | 3 s |
| Tolerance weighing | |
| Interfaces | RS-232 standard |
| Adjustment options | Adjusting with external weight |
| Recommended adjusting weight | 5 kg (E2) |
| Ambient temperature | 10 °C – 30 °C |
| Dimensions weighing surface (W×D) | 180×160 mm |
| Material housing | plastic |
| Dimension housing (W×D×H) | 180×235×75 mm |
| Material weighing plate | stainless steel |
| Net weight approx. | 3,0 kg |
Functions:
- CAL adjusting program
- Universal Port (KUP)
- GLP/ISO printer
- Piece counting
- Recipe level A
- Percentage determination
- Weighing units: g, gn, dwt, tl, ct, mo, lb, oz, ffa
- Weighing with tolerance range, visual, acoustic
- Function_Mean value_Animal
- Suspended weighing
- Universal mains adapter: EU, GB, USA
- Weighing principle: Strain gauges
- Protective working cover over keyboard and housing
- Suitable for Precision balance KERN 440 (models with weighing plate size Ø 81 mm)
- scope of delivery: 5 pieces
KRÜSS DR101-60 is a compact, mobile and splash-proof digital handheld refractometer. Thanks to the automatic temperature compensation for the BRIX scale, a reproducible measurement can be achieved even under changing ambient conditions. As a waterproof device, the DR101-60 meets the IP65 standard and can be cleaned under running water. The DR101-60 is used in the food and beverage industry, in pharmacies, laboratories and testing laboratories as well as in research and teaching.
- Measurement range: nD 1.3330-1.4419 and 0-60%Brix
- Mobile automatic measurement at the touch of a button
- Reproducible measurement results that are not dependent on the user’s interpretation.
- Automatic temperature compensation (BRIX scale)
- Swift filling and cleaning
- With high-quality, fully chrome-plated measurement tray
- Robust housing and low device weight
Capacity: 10200 g
Readability: 0,1 g
Repeatability: 0,1 g
Min. weight (0.1%, k=2, Load >5%) : 20 g
Linearity: 0.15 g
Pan Size: 186 x 186 mm
Class / „e”: II / 1 g
Response Time: 2 sec
Mains connection: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
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Capacity: 6200 g
Readability: 0,1 g
Repeatability: 0.05 g
Min. weight (0.1%, k=2, Load >5%) : 10 g
Linearity: 0,1 g
Pan Size: 186 x 186 mm
Class / „e”: II / 1 g
Response Time: 1 sec
Mains connection: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
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Functions:
- CAL adjusting program
- Universal Port (KUP)
- GLP/ISO printer
- Piece counting
- Recipe level A
- Percentage determination
- Weighing units: g, gn, dwt, tl, ct, mo, lb, oz, ffa
- Weighing with tolerance range, visual, acoustic
- Function_Mean value_Animal
- Suspended weighing
- Universal mains adapter: EU, GB, USA
- Weighing principle: Strain gauges
Ethernet adapter to connect force-measuring instruments to an IP-based Ethernet network
- Protective working cover over keyboard and housing
- Suitable for Precision balance KERN 440 (models with weighing plate size Ø 105 mm)
- scope of delivery: 5 pieces
KRÜSS DR201-95 is a compact, mobile and splash-proof digital handheld refractometer. It is used to measure the refractive index (nD) and the sugar content in % (%Brix) of liquid and viscous samples. Thanks to the automatic temperature compensation for the BRIX scale, a reproducible measurement can be achieved even under changing ambient conditions. The automatic temperature compensation for the BRIX scale supports the user when measuring sugary drinks and confectionery. The device is splash-proof and meets the IP64 standard. The DR201-95 is used in the food and beverage industry, in pharmacies, laboratories and testing laboratories as well as in research and teaching.
Basic functions
- Measurement range: nD 1.3330-1.5318 and 0-95%Brix
- Mobile automatic measurement at the touch of a button
- High measurement accuracy: nD ±0.0003 and ±0.2 %Brix
- Reproducible measurement results that are not dependent on the user’s interpretation.
- Automatic temperature compensation (BRIX scale)
- With high-quality, fully chrome-plated measurement tray
Capacity: 10200 g
Readability: 1 g
Repeatability: 0,5 g
Min. weight (0.1%, k=2, Load >5%) : 100 g
Linearity: 0.5 g
Pan Size: 186 x 186 mm
Class / „e”: II / 1 g
Response Time: 1,5 sec
Mains connection: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
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Capacity: 10200 g
Readability: 0,1 g
Repeatability: 0.1 g
Min. weight (0.1%, k=2, Load >5%) : 20 g
Linearity: 0,15 g
Pan Size: 186 x 186 mm
Class / „e”: II / 1 g
Response Time: 2 sec
Mains connection: 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
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