Continuous, Inline Process Refractometers Can Help You Improve Your Food Production Process

Process Refractometers

Adherence to dissolved substance concentrations in food processing is critical for consistent product quality. A refractometer, which measures refractive index, is an excellent tool for monitoring these concentrations. 

When immersed in a fluid, refractometers measure the magnitude of redirecting light, referred to as the angle of refraction. The refractometer links these measurements to the refractive index (nD), a long-established computation of known values. These values determine the concentrations of the solutions. 

Measuring dissolved solids in food production has enormous promise for better efficiency and quality. Many applications use a manual method in which measurements are taken repeatedly and at short intervals, which is inefficient and slows down the operation. Taking process measurements with a pipe-mounted (inline) continuous refractometer, such as the Electron Machine MPR E-Scan, is a considerably more efficient and time-saving method. 

The MPR E-Scan continually checks the concentration utilizing an inline sensor, allowing for accurate measurement of the devolved solids and repeatable process control. Typical applications cover all elements of the food business. Controlling the sugar content in juices, soft drinks, jams, and jellies; measuring the milk-fat solids in dairy products; and measuring mash measurements, wort concentration, and alcohol level are examples in food production. Continuous and real-time measurement reduces production run time and increases efficiency considerably.

For more information about Electron Machine products in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio contact Alliance Technical Sales. Call 630-321-9646 or visit https://alliancets.com.

Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Your Water Testing Instrumentation

water quality instrumentation

Frustrated with Water Quality Instrumentation "Sunsetting"?

HF scientific is committed to supporting rural and suburban water markets. Other water quality instrument suppliers abandon these markets and favor large urban water systems. They then push lucrative service contracts to support their product's complex operating scheme. That's not the HF way. HF scientific will gladly provide in-depth product training, both remotely or in person, and their products are cost-effective and easy to use. That's particularly important for water systems that don't have dedicated instrument personnel or where one operator wears many hats.

HF scientific's value proposition embraces all customers who want to maintain their equipment simply, affordably and for the long term.

Sunsets are beautiful, except when its the sunsetting of your valuable water testing equipment. 


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3 Reasons to Switch to ISM pH Sensors For Bioprocessing

3 Reasons to Switch to ISM pH Sensors For Bioprocessing


Intelligent Sensor Management (ISM) is a digital technology that directly incorporates a microprocessor into sensors, enabling analog to digital signal conversion for greater accuracy and interference-free measurements, plus onboard storing of calibration data predictive diagnostics.


There are three proven reasons to switch to Mettler Toledo ISM pH sensors from the competition. See the proof here.


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HF scientific Products for Municipal and Local Drinking Water Facilities

HF scientific Products for Drinking Water Facilities

HF scientific produces instrumentation, test kits, and chemical reagents used to monitor water quality in various applications. Their primary market is industrial and municipal water treatment. 

HF scientific products for municipal water treatment include:

AccUView LED Online UV Analyzer
  • Monitors % Transmission and Absorbance of a water sample in real time
  • The most cost-efficient option on the market
CLX Online Chlorine Monitor
  • EPA approved DPD method for chlorine measurement
  • Low-maintenance and low cost of operation
MTOL+ Online Process Turbidimeter
  • EPA 180.1 approved
  • Built-in ultrasonic auto-cleaning and data logging
  • One-piece mounted design for simple mounting and minimal use of space
  • Cuvette system with single-day reusable standards allows for 3 minute calibrations on multiple analyzers
Chlorine and Chlorine Dioxide Pocket Photometer
  • Laboratory accuracy in the field
  • Includes portable, pre-measured DPD Powder Pop® Dispensers
M100+ Laboratory Turbidimeter
  • Provides accurate EPA 180.1 approved measurements
  • Calibration cuvettes are also compatible with online version
J.A.W. (Just Add Water) Reagent Kit for Online DPD analyzers
  • Reagents are shipped dry for lower shipping costs and extended shelf life
  • Also compatible with the Hach® CL17 Chlorine Analyzer
ProCal primary turbidity standards
  • Made in many different turbidity values
  • 20% less expensive than other pre-determined turbidity standards*
  • 2 year shelf life of stability 

For more information, contact:

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The Mettler Toledo M800 Multi-Channel, Multi-Parameter Transmitter

The Mettler Toledo M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simultaneous monitoring of one, two, or four in-line sensors. It offers measurement of:

  •  pH/ORP
  • optical DO
  • amperometric oxygen (DO as well as O2 gas)
  • conductivity
  • resistivity
  • TOC
  • dissolved ozone
  • flow and turbidity

This multi-parameter transmitter works with Mettler Toledo ISM® sensors. The M800 displays predictive sensor diagnostic information such as Time To Maintenance and offers a Dynamic Lifetime Indicator and an Adaptive Calibration Timer. The color touchscreen of the M800 multi-parameter transmitter provides simple, convenient operation. The intuitive user interface guides you through a quick setup sequence and allows the creation of shortcuts so you can get to any menu instantly.


For more information, contact:

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Prevent Cold Weather from Affecting Your Outdoor Process Instrumentation

Ambient temperature will affect the measurement accuracy of process instruments. Additionally, when ambient temperatures are too low, fluids in the lines can freeze or thicken – resulting in physical damage. Instrumentation, manifold valves, actuators, and positioners exposed to adverse conditions need protection to avoid weather-related damage such as freezing.  

WinterShield™ Freeze Protection Heated Pockets (WSP Series) provide a "pocket" where the ambient air temperature within is maintained via a pre-set thermostat, thereby keeping your instrumentation well within typical operating specifications.

The WinterShield™ system provides a convenient, portable way to warm process equipment and keep it within proper operating temperatures. The design is indeed "plug and play" as they are entirely self-contained, include a power cord, thermostat, lacing, and insulation.

For more information, contact Alliance Technical Sales.

Alliance Technical Sales
630-321-9646
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