
Best selling Metrology from Kern
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best Kern products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. Kern Optics ORA 10BA Analogue refractometer (sugar) ORA 10BA
The KERN ORA-B series models are universal, maintenance-free analog hand refractometers. Their compact and robust design allows for easy, efficient, and long-lasting use in everyday situations. The manual conversion effort is eliminated by multiple selectable scales, which prevents user errors. These scales are specially developed, precisely calculated, and verified. They are also characterized by very thin and clear lines. The optical system and prism cover are made from special materials that enable low-tolerance measurements. All models are equipped with an eyepiece that provides easy and smooth adjustment for different vision strengths. The automatic temperature compensation (ATC) allows for accurate measurements at varying ambient temperatures (10 °C–30 °C).
Included in the delivery are:
- Storage box
- Calibration solution
- Calibration block (if applicable)
- Pipette
- Screwdriver
- Cleaning cloth
Additional accessories are available optionally. This model is particularly suitable for measuring the Brix value, which is used to determine the sugar content in food, especially in fruits, vegetables, juices, and sugary drinks. This refractometer is also ideal for monitoring processes in the industry, such as coolant monitoring and water-based mixtures.
Main application areas:
- Industry: Process and quality control, lubricant monitoring
- Food industry: Beverages, fruits, sweets
- Agriculture: Determining the ripeness of fruits for quality control of the harvest
- Restaurants and large kitchens.

2. Kern ORA 80BB refractometer analogue for sugar, up to 80%
Description of the analog refractometer (sugar) ORA 80BB Brix 0-80%. The KERN ORA series models are universal, maintenance-free analog handheld refractometers. Their compact and robust design allows for easy, efficient, and long-lasting use in everyday life. The manual conversion effort is eliminated by several selectable scales, preventing user errors. These scales are specially developed, precisely calculated, and verified. They also feature very thin and clear lines. The optical system and prism cover are made from special materials that allow for low-tolerance measurements. All models are equipped with an eyepiece that offers simple and smooth adjustment for different vision strengths. Models marked with ATC have automatic temperature compensation, enabling accurate measurements at varying ambient temperatures (10 °C - 30 °C). Application area: sugar.

3. Kern Refractometer analog Brix 0-80
Refractometer Type: Sugar
Max Measurement Range: 80%
Min Measurement Range: 0%
Type: Analog
Model Number: ORA 80BB
Calibration liquid, calibration block, storage case, pipette, small screwdriver, cleaning cloth. Analog refractometers from the Kern ORA series. The portable analog refractometers from Kern's ORA series are maintenance-free and designed for easy operation. With multiple selectable scales, manual conversions and operator errors are eliminated. The scales are specifically designed, accurately calculated, and tested. They feature thin and clear lines. The prism cover and optical system are made from special materials. Measurements with low tolerance are possible. All Kern ORA models come with an eyepiece. The adjustment for different diopter strengths is simple and hassle-free. ATC models feature automatic temperature compensation. The housing is made from a copper-aluminum die-cast alloy with a chrome coating. The refractometer is designed for sugar, salt, industrial/automotive, or expert applications.

4. Kern Analogue refractometer ORA 90BE
The KERN ORA-E series models are universal, maintenance-free analog hand refractometers. Their compact and robust design allows for easy, efficient, and long-lasting use in everyday situations. Manual conversion efforts are eliminated by several selectable scales, which prevents application errors. These scales are specially developed, precisely calculated, and verified. They also feature very thin and clear lines. The optical system and prism cover are made from special materials that enable low-tolerance measurements. All models are equipped with an eyepiece that provides easy and smooth adjustment for different vision strengths. The package includes a storage box, calibration solution, possibly a calibration block, a pipette, a screwdriver, and a cleaning cloth. Additional accessories are available optionally. This model has a particularly large measurement range for Brix value measurements due to a split scale. Its main areas of application are universal, especially in situations requiring an extra-large measurement range.

5. Kern Analogue refractometer ORA 1RE
The models of the KERN ORA-E series are universal, maintenance-free analog hand refractometers. Their compact and robust design allows for easy, efficient, and long-lasting use in everyday situations. Manual conversion efforts are eliminated by several selectable scales, which prevents application errors. These scales are specially developed, precisely calculated, and verified. They also feature very thin and clear lines. The optical system and prism cover are made from special materials that enable low-tolerance measurements. All models are equipped with an eyepiece that provides easy and smooth adjustment for different vision strengths. The delivery includes a storage box, calibration solution, possibly a calibration block, a pipette, a screwdriver, and a cleaning cloth. Additional accessories are available optionally. This model has a particularly large measurement range for refractive index measurements due to a split scale. Its main application areas are universal, especially in situations requiring an extra-large measurement range.

6. Kern Analogue refractometer ORA 4AA
The KERN ORA-AL series models are universal, maintenance-free analog hand refractometers. Their compact and robust design allows for easy, efficient, and long-lasting use in everyday situations. Manual conversion efforts are eliminated by multiple selectable scales, which prevents application errors. These scales are specially developed, precisely calculated, and verified. They also feature very thin and clear lines. The optical system and prism cover are made from special materials that enable low-tolerance measurements. The automatic temperature compensation (ATC) allows for accurate measurements at different ambient temperatures (10 °C–30 °C). All models come equipped with an eyepiece that provides easy and smooth adjustment for different vision strengths. Included in the package are a storage box, calibration solution, calibration block (if applicable), pipette, screwdriver, and cleaning cloth. Additional accessories are available optionally. This model is particularly suitable for determining the sugar content of the wort in beer while it is still unfermented. The Plato scale allows the value to be read directly without conversion. The main areas of application are for brewers.

7. Kern Refractometer Analog / EG -50-0 PG -50-0 CW -40-
The KERN ORA series models are universal, maintenance-free analog hand refractometers. Their compact and robust design allows for easy, efficient, and long-lasting use in everyday life. Manual conversion efforts are eliminated by several selectable scales, preventing application errors. These scales are specially developed, precisely calculated, and verified. They also feature very thin and clear lines. The optical system and prism cover are made from special materials that enable low-tolerance measurements. All models are equipped with an eyepiece that allows for easy and smooth adjustment for different vision strengths. The models marked with ATC have automatic temperature compensation, enabling accurate measurements at varying ambient temperatures (10 °C - 30 °C). Application area for sugar: The ORA models are particularly suitable for measuring Brix values. These are used to determine sugar content in food, especially in fruits, vegetables, juices, and sugary drinks. These refractometers are also ideal for monitoring processes in industry (coolant monitoring, oils, and fats). Main application areas: Industry: Process and quality control, lubricant monitoring. Food industry: Beverages, fruits, sweets. Agriculture: Determining the ripeness of fruits for quality control of the harvest. Restaurants and large kitchens.

8. Kern Digital refractometer ORM 1HO
The KERN ORM series models are precise, universal, and maintenance-free digital hand refractometers. They are characterized by their ease of use and robustness. Their compact design makes them suitable for convenient and quick everyday use. The large and clearly readable display with an integrated temperature indicator assists the user in accurately determining the measurement value. The built-in automatic temperature compensation (ATC) allows for simple and fast operation, as no manual conversion of the measurement result is necessary. A quick and user-friendly calibration of the refractometer can be performed at any time using commercially available distilled water. The KERN ORM series refractometers are protected against dust and splashes according to the international protection class IP65. You can rinse the refractometer under running water after use. Average measurements are possible. The package includes: prism cover, pipette, storage box, 1 × AAA battery, and operating instructions. This model is particularly suitable for measuring the water content in honey according to the standards of the International Honey Commission (IHC2002) and Baume degrees (°Bé) for determining the relative density of liquids. Optionally, Brix or the refractive index can also be displayed. Main application areas: beekeeping, honey production.

9. Kern Digital refractometer ORM 2CA
The KERN ORM series models are precise, universal, and maintenance-free digital handheld refractometers. They are characterized by their ease of use and robustness. Their compact design makes them suitable for convenient and quick everyday use. The large and clearly readable display with integrated temperature indication assists the user in accurately determining the measurement value. The built-in automatic temperature compensation (ATC) allows for simple and fast operation, as no manual conversion of the measurement result is necessary. Quick and user-friendly calibration of the refractometer can be done at any time using commercially available distilled water. The refractometers in the KERN ORM series are protected against dust and splashes according to the international protection class IP65. You can rinse the refractometer under running water after use. The package includes: prism cover, pipette, storage box, 1 × AAA battery, and operating manual. This model is particularly suitable for measuring temperature exchange systems in percentage or degrees Celsius. It can also display Brix if desired. Main application areas include the automotive industry, chemical industry, and solar industry (frost protection control).

10. Kern Refractometer analog Salinity 0-100
Refractometer Type: Salt
Max Measurement Range: 100%
Min Measurement Range: 0%
Type: Analog
Model Number: ORA 1SA
Calibration liquid, calibration block, storage case, pipette, small screwdriver, cleaning cloth. Analog refractometers from the Kern ORA series. The portable analog refractometers from Kern's ORA series are maintenance-free and designed for easy operation. With multiple selectable scales, manual conversions and user errors are eliminated. The scales are specially designed, accurately calculated, and tested, featuring thin and clear lines. The prism cover and optical system are made from special materials. Measurements with low tolerance are possible. All Kern ORA models come with an eyepiece and allow for easy and hassle-free adjustment for various diopter strengths. ATC models feature automatic temperature compensation. The housing is made from a copper-aluminum die-cast alloy with a chrome finish. The refractometer is designed for sugar, salt, industrial/automotive, or expert applications.
