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QCL are the exclusive UK distributor for Rudolph Research Analytical.
The Autoflex automated analysis systems from Rudolph Research can measure multiple parameters, automating measurements such as density, specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, specific rotation, brix, colour and pH. Available in drawer and carousel configurations, the Autoflex range is suitable for automating analysis in toxicology, pharmaceutical, flavours, fragrance, cosmetic, food and beverage labs, offering improved accuracy and precision. Autoflex systems feature automated sample loading and cleaning and always end analysis with a cleaning cycle so it’s always ready to use. The two-sample drawer automation system with a polarimeter is perfect for the pharmaceutical industry as it allows users to measure their blank and sample in one rotation.
Rudolph Research automatic 6 wavelength polarimeters are fully instrument level 21CFR Part 11 compliant and offer unmatched accuracy. Ideal for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical and research applications they feature an electronic temperature control system and acid resistance.
Rudolph Research also manufacture high grade refractometers which automatically determine when the prism has improperly cleaned, if insufficient sample is loaded or it contains air bubbles and that the instrument is correctly calibrated.
Rudolph Research density meters, including 21CFR Part 11 compliant models, are suitable for research, pharmaceutical, petroleum, chemical and beverage applications. All models feature VideoView providing a high resolution video of the u-tube for bubble detection.
Products
Autoflex R817 Automated Sugar Density Meter and Refractometer
Sugar beet and cane mills often need to make multiple analyses from a single sample while reducing bench chemist involvement. Sugar testing lab automation allows chemists to reduce human error in the labs while increasing throughput and repeatability. Companies like Tate & Lyle and Minn-Dak Farmers use the Autoflex R817 to withstand their high sample throughput and multiple parameter testing. These robust systems make for excellent sugar lab automation systems due to their speed and low sample volume consumption. More applications of this automation system include automated abv measurements, automated petroleum testing, pure ethanol automated testing, and more.
Autoflex R827
The AutoFlex R827 automation system is available in both drawer and carousel configurations, based on a laboratory’s needs. The carousel configuration is geared towards lab automation as it can produce automated RI measurements with ease. Labs benefit from automated sample loading and cleaning whilst still using only 2 ml of sample. The two-sample drawer automation system with a polarimeter is perfect for the pharmaceutical industry as it allows users to measure their blank and sample in one rotation. The instrument always ends with a cleaning cycle so it’s always left ready to use for the next person. This automation system is also beneficial to quality control in the food and beverage industry where there are stricter requirements for products destined for human consumption.
Autoflex R837 Automated Flavour and Fragrance Polarimeter, Density Meter and Refractometer
Many flavour and fragrance labs need to make multiple tests of their sample such as automated density, specific gravity, refractive index, optical rotation, specific rotation, brix, colour and pH measurements all with one sample loading. Automated testing can be challenging as samples are scarce or very valuable and using the minimum amount of samples is important. Samples may be very viscous and require several solvents to fully clean the instrument. The Autoflex R837 can handle all of these requirements, using both suction and pressure at the same time makes pumping high viscosity samples of up to 37,000 mPa is possible through instruments still using less than 12 ml of sample
Autopol VI Polarimeter
The Autopol VI is designed as a research polarimeter for the most demanding analytical laboratories. If your laboratory requires the highest accuracy and must meet the most stringent compliance standards, the Autopol VI has the measurement, temperature control, communications, and data tracking capabilities your application requires.
Autopol V Plus 21CFR Part 11 Pharmaceutical Polarimeter
The Autopol V Plus is the ideal pharmaceutical polarimeter. The V Plus has the validation tools and features required by today’s pharmaceutical companies, including instrument level 21CFR Part 11 compliance and NIST traceable calibration standards. The Autopol V Plus is known worldwide for quality, accuracy and reproducibility.
Autopol V 21CFR Part 11 Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Polarimeter
The Autopol V digital polarimeter is designed for regulated pharmaceutical and nutraceutical analytical laboratories. Standard measurement and compliance features TempTrol electronic cooling and heating from 15°-35°C and 6 standard wavelengths (365nm, 405nm, 436nm, 546nm, 589nm and 633nm).
Rudolph Research Analytical Autopol IV Essential Oils Polarimeter
The Autopol IV is a microprocessor based essential oils polarimeter available in one, two and six wavelength versions. The Autopol IV’s features include readout in specific rotation, optical rotation and concentration.
Autopol III Pharmaceutical and Research Polarimeter
The Autopol III is a two wavelength pharmaceutical and research grade digital automatic polarimeter. The Autopol III features dual wavelengths and accuracy similar to Rudolph’s more advanced models, but with a simplified interface. Just place the cell in the sample chamber, press the Start Key and get 5 results in less than 25 seconds.
Autopol II Dual Wavelength Polarimeter
The Autopol II is designed as a general purpose, automatic, dual wavelength polarimeter for budget focused pharmacuetical, contract, food and chemistry laboratories. Packed with features the Autopol II offers the same standard and optional features as the Autopol I but allows greater wavelength flexibility with 589nm and 546nm standard wavelengths and optional 365nm, 405nm, 436nm, 578nm, and 633nm available. The Autopol II features a built in thermoprobe for temperature and optional TempTrol automatic electronic heating and cooling.
Autopol I Sugar Polarimeter
The Autopol I is a food and sugar polarimeter and can be used in less demanding applications where the budget is critical, but quality is still important. The Autopol I is a single wavelength instrument operating at 589nm. The 589nm wavelength is often referred to as the Sodium D-Line. The Autopol I features a built in thermoprobe for temperature measurement and is manufactured using the same high quality Glan Thompson Calcite Polarizers used in high accuracy models.
J457 High Accuracy Refractometer
The J457 is the most capable instrument in the Rudolph Research refractometer product line. 3 configurations are available (small footprint, wall mount or factory remote-read) each with exclusive Smart Measure technology that virtually ensures accurate Refractive Index (RI) and BRIX measurements by automatically detecting sample problems. The J457 can determine when the prism is improperly cleaned, insufficient sample is loaded, or if the instrument is improperly calibrated. All models come with a digital touch screen and a dual temperature control system utilizing Peltier technology.
J357 Research Refractometer
The J357 high performance refractometer is designed as a research quality instrument and offers one of the highest measurement ranges of any instrument in the Rudolph Research refractometer product line. This instrument offers the same extra wide refractive index measurement range as the Rudolph Research chemical industry refractometer models combined with the high accuracy of our food industry refractometer models. It also offers very powerful automatic electronic temperature control (heating and cooling) and is able to make RI and BRIX measurements at up to 100 °C. The J357 is a perfect choice for the most demanding pharmaceutical, chemical, petroleum, essential oils, fragrance and cosmetic refractometer users.
J257 Extended Range Refractometer
A highly versatile refractometer, the Rudolph Research J257 has an extended Refractive Index (RI) measurement range and was developed by working together with laboratory refractometer users from the polymer, petroleum, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and essential oil industries. The J257 is a fully automatic digital instrument featuring electronic cooling and heating.
J157 Plus High Performance Refractometer
The J157 digital refractometer offers high performance and a range of features to suit many demanding applications in laboratories and harsh industrial environments. Rudolph Research Analytical, working together with refractometer users from various countries and industries, developed the J157 series. The benchtop refractometer line combines the features, measurement range, and accuracy that meet the most demanding applications both in and out of the laboratory.
J57-VT High Accuracy and Wide Range Refractometers
The J57-VT high accuracy and J57 wide range refractometers are designed to meet the unique needs of food quality testing where the automatic refractometer is viewed as a quality control tool rather than a laboratory instrument. A single flat measurement surface, automatic electronic temperature control and one button measurement capability make it perfect for heavy use food industry applications. In the food industry, fast, automatic, and accurate Brix readings are required.
J47 Food and Beverage Refractometer
The Rudolph Research Analytical J47 benchtop refractometer is designed to meet the unique needs of a food and beverage testing where the samples are mostly a mixture of sugar and water. The J47’s single flat measurement surface, temperature correction and one button measurement capability make it perfect for heavy use applications. The J47 corrects for errors caused by sample temperature variation. Temperature correction is a very fast mathematical solution to obtaining measurement results without a temperature control system or a water bath.
J457 CLR Contact Lens Refractometer
The J457CLR contact lens refractometers are designed for measurement of contact lenses both hard and soft as well as accurately checking saline solutions and are an ideal replacement for the Index Instruments CLR 12-70 contact lens refractometer. The instrument is available in two versions: The FC model comes with a Rudolph supplied display, nothing needs to be added, the user simply removes it from the box and connects to power. If the user wants transfer results to a PC they can but they do not have to The CB model comes with a USB connection cable and software. Thus, ready to be connected to a user supplied PC. All results automatically save on that PC Easy Loading Soft contact lenses are easy to tear and hard to position correctly. The J457 positions the loading low and directly in front of the operator making it easy to position the lens with the hands in a supported position. Soft Positioning The J457 has a soft positioning device that gently lowers the contact lens into the measuring position and minimizes changes due to compression. Variable Pressure An adjustable weight system allows a user to choose the amount of pressure to put on the contact lens and then put that same amount of pressure on every time. Small Measuring Spot (MIO) A conventional J457 measures along a strip a few mm long. An application like a contact lens in saline where there are different refractive indices requires a much smaller measuring spot, The MIO optics uses a different focusing system to create that smaller spot.
J27 Portable Refractometer
The J27 is the new benchmark for portable hand held refractometers. The J27 is entirely untethered yet overcomes the compromises in performance and accuracy usually found in hand held instruments. Now you can measure anywhere with laboratory level accuracy.
DDM 2911 Plus Wide Range Density Meter
Measure alcohol density / concentration with the DDM 2911 Plus. This high accuracy density meter is our most capable instrument in the Rudolph Research range offering the widest measurement range. The DDM 2911 Plus features our highest accuracy along with the on-board methods and electronic data tracking required in the most demanding laboratories. The DDM 2911 Plus is recommended for high-level work in the alcohol, pharmaceutical, chemical and petroleum industries.
DDM 2911 21CFR Part 11 Pharmaceutical Density Meter
The DDM 2911 laboratory density meter is a perfect choice for a pharmaceutical application or any lab where high accuracy is required. The 2911 is one the most capable instruments in the Rudolph Research density meter product line offering a wide measurement range, high accuracy, and the on-board range methods and electronic data tracking required in the most demanding laboratories. The DDM 2911 is recommended for high level work in the pharmaceutical, chemical, beverage, fragrance and petroleum industries. Designed for the most demanding cGLP/GMP laboratories, the DDM 2911 offers density accuracy to 0.00005 g/cm³.
DDM 2910 Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Petroleum Density Meter
The DDM 2910 digital density meter is designed to meet the measurement needs of the pharmaceutical, chemical. petroleum and beverage industries. It is fully 21CFR part 11 compliant and features flexible method management and an oscillating U-tube with viscosity correction.
DDM 2909 Chemical and Petroleum Density Meter
The DDM 2909 comes complete with 20 density concentration tables which include Brix, Alcohol, API, and many various laboratory reagents. An unlimited number of additional tables, polynomials, and formulas may be added.
AlcoTest ABV Measurement
The Rudolph Research Analytical AlcoTest is a highly versatile % ABV analyser for determination of alcohol content. Superior to ABV test strips and hydrometers, it allows distillers to maintain product consistency. The analyser provides a quick test for alcohol content supplying an accurate measurement in 3 minutes without the need for distillation. It combines a reference density meter and refractometer ensures highly accurate results, long term stability, reliability and low service costs. The AlcoTest ABV analyser offers quick and accurate ABV measurements that are easy to perform due to the simple direct syringe injection port. Just degas the sample, inject and press measure. The sample is automatically pumped through the instrument ensuring repeatable results every time with a very low cost of ownership. The AlcoTest alcohol analyser also allows you to measure key flavour quality indicators such as density, refractive index and Brix in a range of drinks from ready to drink cocktails, to flavoured gins and liqueurs, whisky and vodka.
DDM 29 Portable Density Meter
Density meter measurements are highly sensitive to temperature and simply correcting for temperature alone does not work well for many sample types. The DDM 29 hand held density meter has unmatched capabilities in a fully portable unit. The problem with most hand held density meters is they drift because they do not control temperature. Most use temperature correction with 2 or 3 digit accuracy which is very prone to drift. Density meter measurements are highly sensitive to temperature and mathematically correcting for temperature may not be good enough for some applications. Only temperature control will result in the accuracy many users require. Peltier Control The DDM 29 features Peltier temperature control, not present in most hand held density meters. It uses powerful and compact Peltier technology to control the sample temperature for precise heating and cooling, ensuring stable and accurate measurements to 4 decimal places at either 20° or 25°C.
Autopol 880 Plus and Autopol 880T Plus Pharmaceutical Grade Sugar Testing Saccharimeters
The Autopol 880 Plus and Autopol 880T Plus are the latest most advanced model, developed and tested in conjunction with labs testing pharmaceutical grade sugars. These labs require precise temperature control yet still want flow through cell type operation. These units are only suitable for air-conditioned modern laboratories. These dual wavelength saccharimeters are capable of measuring at both 589 nm and 880 nm. The 880 nm ICUMSA approved near infrared wavelength allows measurement of dark sugar factory juices, while the purity mode allows simultaneous measurement and display of Purity, Brix and POL.
Autopol 880 and Autopol 880T Digital Sugar Testing Saccharimeters
These saccharimeters are used by 98% of all US sugar mills and 100% of all US customs labs. It has 0.01 accuracy and is available in both 2 and 4 wavelength versions. Capable of measuring at both 589 nm and 880 nm, the 880 nm ICUMSA Approved near infrared wavelength allows measurement of dark sugar factory juices, while the purity mode provides simultaneous measurement and display of Purity, Brix and POL.
Autopol 589 Sugar Testing Saccharimeter
The Autopol 589 saccharimeter from Rudolph Research Analytical provides the same features, measuring speed and accuracy of the Autopol 880 but at the single wavelength of 589 nm. For 0.01°Z accuracy sugar testing and payment. 589 nm is for countries and applications where lead or other suitable clarifiers are being used. This model works at 589 nm and is not compliant with ICUMSA testing at 880 nm.
Autopol IZ and Autopol IIZ Sugar Purity Testing Saccharimeters
The Autopol IIZ is a single wavelength (589 nm) saccharimeter that is perfect for 0.02º Z applications where budget is critical. It is popular for applications that do not require ICUMSA measurement at the 880 nm wavelength. The Autopol IIZ is a dual wavelength (589 nm and 880 nm) saccharimeter for sugar mills that perform sugar purity testing according to the ICUMSA non-lead procedure. A budget saving alternative for applications that do not require the accuracy of more expensive saccharimeters.
