HARVESTING - Testing Equipment

Penetrometer

Penetrometers are used by fruit growers world wide to help determine the harvest times for plums, navel oranges, nectarines, kiwifruit, peaches, and other varieties or stone or pome fruit. This penetrometer is made in Italy by Effegi and has been considered the standard penetrometer for fruit growers for decades.

The plunger of the unit is pressed against the fruit and measurements of the rupture pressure can be seen on the gauge. Different varieties will have different rupture points. Can be used hand held or can be mounted on a drill press for additional accuracy.

Each unit comes with appropriate tips, a foam lined carrying case, a protective splash plate, a fruit peeler, a manual and recommended pressure test readings for specific fruits are including with each penetrometer. All units come with a one year "unconditional warranty."

Models Available

• Model # FT30 is used primarily for apples, pears, avocados, kiwis, etc. It comes with two plunger tips. The larger - 7/16" is used for apples and the 5/16" is used for pears and kiwis.
• Model # FT10 is used for peaches, citrus and soft fruits. This also comes with a 7/16" and a 5/16" tip.

For extra tips tips, tests stands or other accessories for the penetrometers, please go to the following page: penetrometer accessories

For a more complete understanding of using penetrometers go to our Planet School page entitled "Hey Mr. Whipple squeeze this"