{"title":"PENETROMETER","description":"\u003csection class=\"n-responsive-content\" aria-label=\"Short Description\"\u003eGeneral classification of soil and fruit firmness.\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"n-responsive-content\" aria-label=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket Penetrometers to measure the compaction of soils and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eripeness of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efruits. They measure in kg\/cm2 on an analogue dial scale and are compact, lightweight for ease of use and portability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil Penetrometers come in three types. A Basic type that measures in 0-6 kg\/cm2 for general soil Hardness \u003cu\u003eor\u003c\/u\u003e 3-15 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ekg\/cm2 scale range for heavily compacted soils\/clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; and a \"GeoTester\" that has a dual scale and 5 different size tips that can handle all types of soils from loose, sandy loams through to heavy clay. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit Penetrometer feature specific diameter test tips to cover a wide variety of fruits to determine hardness and ripeness. Special versions available for small, soft fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pp-100-pocket-penetrometer","title":"Pocket Soil Penetrometer: PP-100","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_content\" class=\"rte align_justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PP-100 is a dial penetrometer that is pocket sized and used for the on-site classification of cohesive soils, sand and clay\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan class=\"editable\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform id=\"buy_block\" action=\"https:\/\/starrinstruments.co.nz\/cart\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"toggle\"\u003eMore info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePocket Sized Penetrometer PP-100 is designed for users that need to simply classify soil conditions in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally used on construction sites the PP-100 is easily portable and can be carried in your pocket.  It is used for classifying cohesive soil, sand and clay and displays the peak result in kg\/cm2.  It is important to test soil as it has bearing on the suitability for the land for certain purposes such as construction or even the cultivation of vegetation.  Other examples reasons to test include land care to gauge the effect of livestock on land and assisting to classify a horse racing track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PP-100 is used by pushing the probe into the soil.  The gauge uses spring loaded resistance and provides the results on the dial showing the peak reading of the penetration with a lazy arm.  Less cohesive soils and sandy soils will have a low reading and a high result will indicate a more compact and stable soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor further assistance please \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@te2.com.au\"\u003econtact us.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePortable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0-6 Kg\/cm2 range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4\" Plunger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeak hold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePush button zero of device\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"testequipnz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53844142096752,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8900\/9264\/files\/pp-100-pocket-soil-penetrometer.jpg?v=1779972691"},{"product_id":"pp-200-pocket-penetrometer","title":"Pocket Soil Penetrometer: PP-200","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_content\" class=\"rte align_justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PP-200 GEOTESTER pocket penetrometer comes with 5 interchangeable tips to test soils ranging from hard clays to loose sandy loam. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform id=\"buy_block\" action=\"https:\/\/starrinstruments.co.nz\/cart\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"toggle\"\u003eMore info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePP-200 is a  Pocket Penetrometer that is designed for users that have a broader range of soils to be tested to provide the classification of coherent and incoherent soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally used in land care and farming along with construction sites, the PP-200 comes with 5 different plunger tips to classify diverse types of soils.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo perform a test, push the penetrometer tip gently into the soil to the line indication and take the reading.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conversion of using a different tip is worked out by a table referencing the test reading and the tip type.  The results will either be the cohesion or unconfined compressive strength of clay soils for the smaller plungers angle or the angle of internal friction for sandy soils and the larger plungers.  Best practice in testing is to take the average over 10 results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Portable, pocket-sized\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 5 Plungers: 1\/4\", 10mm, 15mm, 20mm, 25mm Diameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Range 0-6 kg\/cm2 and 0-11 Kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Zero reset button\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Peak Hold function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"testequipnz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53844142195056,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8900\/9264\/files\/pp-200-pocket-soil-penetrometer.jpg?v=1779972794"},{"product_id":"ft-series-fruit-penetrometer","title":"Fruit Penetrometer: FT Series","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_content\" class=\"rte align_justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFT series dial, pocket Fruit Penetrometer from TR Turoni, Italy. This small and very manageable tool is used to detect the ripeness and proper picking maturity of fresh fruit and vegetables in the field.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editable\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform id=\"buy_block\" action=\"https:\/\/starrinstruments.co.nz\/cart\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"toggle\"\u003eMore info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe FT series Fruit Penetrometer measures the penetration and squashing of fruit pulp using an indenter tip of specific dimension, to give one of the most accurate tests available, with the resulting pressure being measured in pounds and Kilograms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its compact size, the FT penetrometer can be used handheld or drill-press mounted, these penetrometers are one of the most practical and accurate Fruit-Testers available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll penetrometers include a skin peeler and splash plate for convenient use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMODEL \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFRUIT TYPE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSCALE RANGE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTEST TIP SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFT-02\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherries, Strawberries, Grapes, Blueberries and other small fruits \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1kg x 10grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, \u0026amp; 3mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFT-011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Citrus, Melons, Plums \u0026amp; other Soft Fruits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5kg x 50grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 \u0026amp; 11mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFT-327\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apples, Peaches, Pears, Avocado, Kiwi, Tomatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13kg x 100grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 \u0026amp; 11mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFT-444\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fruits that measure more than 12kg, like avocados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20kg x 200grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 \u0026amp; 11mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bench test stand and replacement test tip sets are also available on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"product_reference\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editable\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"testequipnz","offers":[{"title":"02","offer_id":53844145176944,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11","offer_id":53844145209712,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"327","offer_id":53844145242480,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"444","offer_id":53844145275248,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8900\/9264\/files\/fruit-penetrometer-ft-series.jpg?v=1779973024"},{"product_id":"fruit-firmness-tester","title":"Mechanical Fruit Firmness Tester: HP-Fff","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_content\" class=\"rte align_justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBareiss HP Fff Mechanical Fruit Firmness Meter is used for measuring fruit firmness. It is a non-destructive method to determine the ripeness of fruit, vegetables and other food products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"price price-old\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform id=\"buy_block\" action=\"https:\/\/starrinstruments.co.nz\/cart\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content_prices clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"toggle\"\u003eMore info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bareiss HP Fff non destructive fruit firmness tester ,mechanical dial type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale reading from 0 to 100 firmness. (not Shore scale hardness!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn easy to use and is an indispensable tool for primary producers when checking that a crop is ready for harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany to the highest standard for reliability and accuracy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt allows the user to quickly ascertain ripeness without damaging the fruit by depressing a test anvil against the skin which measures the resistance against a controlled spring pressure. Because it is non destructive, there is no product wastage for sampling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also extremely valuable throughout the various stages of selling such as at the market for quality control and price setting, through to end user QA at the shop front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease specify the type of fruit(s) you are measuring, as each type of produce requires a different shape \/ size test anvil.  There are five different anvils available and one (of choice) is supplied with the durometer\/fruit firmness tester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANVILS\u003c\/strong\u003e: (choose one from the below list)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil 0.10cm² for peaches, apricots and plums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil 0.25cm² for tomato and cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil 0.50cm² for strawberries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil Ball ø5mm for avocados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil Ball ø2.5mm for carrots, cucumber and radish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"old_price\" class=\"unvisible\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"old_price_display\" class=\"price price-old\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"testequipnz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53844145406320,"sku":"fm00080","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8900\/9264\/files\/durometer-hp-series.png?v=1779973184"},{"product_id":"digital-fruit-firmness-tester","title":"Digital Fruit Firmness Tester: HPE-III Fff","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"short_description_content\" class=\"rte align_justify\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBareiss HPE III Fff Digital Fruit Firmness Meter is used for measuring fruit firmness. It is a non-destructive method to determine the ripeness of fruit, vegetables and other food products.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editable\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cform id=\"buy_block\" action=\"https:\/\/starrinstruments.co.nz\/cart\" method=\"post\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"toggle\"\u003eMore info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"toggle_content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bareiss HPE-III Fff non destructive fruit firmness tester. It is easy to use and is an indispensable tool for primary producers when checking a crop is ready for harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Germany to the highest standard for reliability and accuracy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also extremely valuable throughout the various stages of selling such as at the market for quality control and price setting, through to end user QA at the shop front. It allows the user to quickly ascertain ripeness without damaging the fruit by depressing a test anvil against the skin which measures the resistance against a controlled spring pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo improve the accuracy of results, the HPE-III Fff is able to exclude measuring faults where there has not been constant contact pressure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pre-set timer with visual and audio indication ensures that the test is completed correctly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd because it is non destructive, there is no product wastage for sampling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is important to specify the type of fruit you are measuring as different fruits require different shape \/ size test anvils.  There are five different anvils available and one (of choice) is supplied with the durometer\/fruit firmness tester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANVILS\u003c\/strong\u003e: (choose one from the below list)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil 0.10cm² for peaches, apricots and plums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil 0.25cm² for tomato and cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil 0.50cm² for strawberries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil Ball ø5mm for avocados\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTest Anvil Ball ø2.5mm for carrots, cucumber and radish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"product_reference\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editable\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/form\u003e","brand":"testequipnz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53844146717040,"sku":"81000026","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1013\/8900\/9264\/files\/digital-durometer-hpe-series.png?v=1779973338"}],"url":"https:\/\/testequip.co.nz\/collections\/penetrometer.oembed","provider":"testequipnz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}