Digital Fruit Penetrometer (Hardness Tester) – FHT-1122
Brand Chemical Supplies provides the FHT-1122 Digital Fruit Hardness Meter, a precision instrument designed for fruit growers, packers, and agricultural researchers. Measuring fruit firmness is the most reliable way to determine maturity, ripeness, and storage potential. This digital model eliminates the guesswork and subjective errors associated with manual analog testers, providing high-resolution data for better harvest management.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model | FHT-1122 (Digital) |
| Tip Diameter 1 | 7.9 mm (Range: 0.2 \sim 11.0 kgf/cm^2) |
| Tip Diameter 2 | 11.1 mm$ (Range: 0.4 \sim 22.0 kgf/cm^2) |
| Display | High-Contrast Digital LCD |
| Resolution | 0.01 |
| Accuracy | \pm(1\%H+0.1) kgf/cm^2 |
| Data Functions | Peak Hold, Auto Power Off, Metric/Imperial Conversion |
Dual-Tip Versatility
The FHT-1122 includes two interchangeable tips to accommodate a wide variety of fruit types:
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7.9mm Tip: Ideal for smaller, softer fruits like strawberries, cherries, grapes, and soft plums.
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11.1mm Tip: Designed for larger, firmer fruits such as apples, pears, peaches, and citrus.
Key Features & Benefits
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Electronic Precision: Provides an instant, digital reading that is far more accurate and repeatable than traditional spring-loaded dial testers.
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Peak Hold Function: Automatically locks the highest pressure value on the screen, allowing the operator to focus on the fruit during testing without losing the reading.
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Impact-Resistant Design: Built for field and packing house use, with a rugged housing that can withstand daily agricultural handling.
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Improved Shelf-Life Management: Accurate firmness data helps determine the exact time for harvest, cooling, and shipping, significantly reducing post-harvest waste.
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Portable & Battery Powered: Lightweight and handheld, making it easy to take measurements directly in the orchard or at the receiving bay.
Primary Applications
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Harvest Timing: Determining the peak physiological maturity for picking to ensure maximum flavor and shelf life.
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Quality Assurance: Checking incoming fruit at packing houses to ensure it meets supermarket or export specifications.
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Storage Monitoring: Regularly testing fruit in cold storage or controlled atmospheres to track ripening rates.
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Horticultural Research: Studying the effects of irrigation, fertilization, or pesticides on fruit structure and texture.
Contact our agricultural technical team today to order your FHT-1122 Digital Fruit Penetrometer and bring scientific accuracy to your harvest and quality control processes









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