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SUGAR DETERMINATION
pH DETERMINATION
BALANCE
ASPIRATION
GLASSWARE + PLASTICWARE
WINE ANALYSIS REAGENTS
 
 
REFERENCE BOOK
   
'Techniques for Chemical Analysis and Quality Monitoring during Winemaking' P. Iland, A. Ewart, J.Sitters, A. Markides & N. Bruer A great reference guide designed to be used in the laboratory as well as the winery and vineyard. It contains a broad range of juice and wine analysis techniques, identifies and explains vineyard and cellar operations, as well as providing instruction for fining trials and stability assessments. It is suitable for beginners or advanced levels and is a must with every new laboratory set up
 
SUGAR DETERMINATION: HAND HELD REFRACTOMETER
   
Used to determine sugar content in juice only by measurement of the refractive index
Automatic Temperature Compensating (ATC)
All units calibrated at 20°C
Resolution 0.2%
Optional: Filtration kit
 
SUGAR DETERMINATION: DIGITAL REFRACTOMETER
   
Range 0 - 45% Brix
Used to determine sugar content in juice only by measurement of the refractive index
Automatic Temperature Compensating (ATC)
Operational temperature 0°C to 40°C
Power supply 1 x 9V battery included
Low voltage alarm
Automatic shut off
All units calibrated at 20°C
Optional: Filtration kit
 
SUGAR DETERMINATION: HYDROMETERS
  Used to determine sugar content in juice and wine by density measurement
 
Available in brix, baume, alcohol and specific gravity scales
Glass bodied
Calibrated at 20°C
Ranges include;
 
0 to 32% brix (0.2 increments)
-2 to 10° baume (0.1 increments)
-2 to 15° baume (0.5 increments)
10 to 20° baume (0.1 increments)
Alcohol (see distillation analysis section)
Specific gravity
Additional: Glass or plastic 250ml measuring cylinder
Optional: Filtration kit
Optional: Standard calibration sugar solutions
 
RESIDUAL SUGAR DETERMINATION: CLINITEST KIT
  Estimation of residual sugar level in wine, based on a chemical reaction with the sample. The result is indicated by a colour change which is then compared to chart provided, results are expressed % residual sugar.
 
CLINITEST KIT INCLUDES:
1 x pkt Clinitest tablets (24/pkt) 1 x Decolourising kit (for reds only)
1 x pkt pasteur pipettes (10/pkt) 1 x pkt pipette teats (2/pkt)
4 x Test tubes 1 x Test tube holder (6 hole)
All components used in this analysis are available in one start up kit or individually
 
pH DETERMINATION: HANDHELD PH METER (HI 98128)
   
Waterproof pH tester
Dual level LCD screen simultaneously displays pH and temperature °C/°F
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
Single or dual point calibration
Stability indicator and hold feature
Built in stainless steel temperature probe
Built in replaceable pH electrode with extendable junction
Battery level indicator (%)
1 x 1.5V battery, included
Optional: Spare 1.5V battery
Optional: Spare pH electrode
Additional: Buffer pH 4.0, buffer pH 7.0, pH electrode cleaning solution, and ph electrode storage solution
 
PH DETERMINATION: PORTABLE PH METER (HI 8314)
   
Instrument measures pH, millivolts and temperature °C
Simple two point calibration
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC)
Easy to read LCD display with mode indicator
Low battery indicator
Independent, interchangeable gel filled, plastic bodied, double junction pH electrode
Independent, interchangeable stainless steel temperature probe
1 x 9V battery and calibration screwdriver, included
Optional: Spare 9V battery
Optional: Spare plastic bodied double junction gel filled pH electrode or glass bodied single junction refillable pH electrode
Optional: Probe holding stand
Additional: Buffer pH 4.0, buffer pH 7.0, pH electrode cleaning solution, and ph electrode storage solution
 
PH DETERMINATION: BENCH PH METER (HI 211)
   
Instrument measures pH, millivolts in 2 ranges ORP and ISE and temperature °C
Simple two point calibration with automatic buffer recognition at pre-set points
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) or manual temperature selection
Built-in electrode holder
Large display panel simultaneously shows pH (or mV) and temperature °C
Stability indicator
Independent, interchangeable, refillable glass bodied single junction pH electrode
Independent, interchangeable stainless steel temperature probe
Powered by 12VCD adaptor
Optional: Spare plastic bodied double junction gel filled pH electrode or glass bodied single junction refillable pH electrode
Additional: Buffer pH 4.0, buffer pH 7.0, pH electrode cleaning solution, pH electrode refill solution and ph electrode storage solution
 
DETERMINATION OF TITRATABLE ACIDITY
   
Titratable acidity also known as 'Total Acidity' is a measure of all hydrogen ions free in solution, bound to disassociated acids and bound to anions. It differs from pH which only analyses the free hydrogen ion component. In Australia
titratable acidity is measured to a predetermined end point of 8.2pH and the total value is expressed as tartaric acid despite results being the sum of all acids contained within the wine.
WHITE WINE DETERMINATION BY INDICATOR
KIT INCLUDES:
DEGASSING KIT:
250ml Buchner flask
Solid rubber stopper to fit lask
Water vacuum pump
Tubing connecting pump to flask
or Degassing is not required for
juice samples,
only wine
25ml Straight type burette
1 x Retort stand
1 x 3 prong clamp
1 x Bosshead
1 x 50ml glass funnel
or 25ml Schilling burette
250ml Erlenmeyer (conical) flask
100ml Measuring cylinder
1 x 10ml Volumetric pipette or 2 x 10ml Volumetric pipettes
(1 spare)
Pipette pump (up to 25ml) or Pipette filler (up to 60ml)
125ml Sodium hydroxide 0.1M or 500ml Sodium hydroxide 0.1M
25ml Phenolthalein indicator
1L Distilled water
 
DETERMINATION OF TITRATABLE ACIDITY
   
 
RED AND WHITE DETERMINATION BY PH, KIT INCLUDES:
DEGASSING KIT:
250ml Buchner flask
Solid rubber stopper to fit flask
Water vacuum pump
Tubing connecting pump to flask
  Degassing is not required for
juice samples, only wine
Calibrated pH meter with
electrode holder
  Calibrated pH meter
1 x Retort stand
1 x 3 prong clamp
1 x Bosshead
Magnetic stirrer   Magnetic stirrer with hotplate
Magnetic stirrer bar   3 x Magnetic stirrer bar
(2 spare)
Magnetic stirrer bar retriever
25ml Straight type burette
1 x Retort stand
1 x 3 prong clamp
1 x Bosshead
1 x 50ml glass funnel
  25ml Schilling burette
250ml Glass beaker
100ml Measuring cylinder
1 x 10ml Volumetric pipette   2 x 10ml Volumetric pipettes
(1 spare)
Pipette pump (up to 25ml)   Pipette filler (up to 60ml)
Thermometer red spirit (-10°C to 50°C)
125ml Sodium hydroxide 0.1M   500ml Sodium hydroxide
0.1M
1L Distilled water
 
BALANCE - SC SERIES
   
Top loading, low profile, general purpose compact digital scales
Models available include 300g, 600g, 1,500g, and 3,000g,
divisions of 0.1g to 1g
Dual power source, power adaptor (included) or 1 x 9V battery
Operating environment 0°C -40°C (R.H. = 85%)
Built-in weighing, counting and percentage checking function
Equipped with power on zero tracking, re-zero, full tare range, auto calibration, auto off power saving function
5½mm x 10mm wide angle LCD display
 
BALANCE - MM SERIES
   
Top loading, low profile, general purpose compact digital scales
Models available include 2,000g, 5,000g and 6,000g, divisions of 1g to 2g
Dual power source, power adaptor (included) or 1 x 9V battery
Operating environment 0°C - 40°C (R.H. = 85%)
Unit weighs in gram, pound or ounce
Built-in weighing, counting and percentage checking function
Auto power off, one touch zero/tare subtraction key, full zero/tare range, digital auto calibration functions
Stainless steel plate cover
Large 20mm wide angle LCD display
 
BALANCE - NJW SERIES
   
High precision digital laboratory top loading balance
Models available include 300g, 600g, 1,500g and 3,000g, divisions of 0.01g to 0.1g
Dual power source, power adaptor (included) or 4 x UM-2 batteries (100+ hours), low battery warning signal
Operating environment 0°C - 40°C (non condensed R.H. = 85%)
13 programmable weighing units
Equipped with power on zero tracking, manual zero setting, power saving, auto calibration, percentage and counting functions
6mm x 13mm bold type wide angle LCD display
Adjustable legs and bubble level
Optional: RS232C interface output allowing data connection to PC or printer
 
BALANCE - OHAUS SERIES
   
High precision top loading laboratory balance
Adventurer Pro includes models 410g, 810g, 2,100g, 4,100g and 8,100g, divisions of 0.01g to 0.1g
Dual power source, power adaptor (included) or 4 x "AA" batteries
Easy to use 4 button operation, multiple weighing units including one user programmable weighing unit, seven application modes
Complete built-in GLP/GMP capabilities including date, time, user ID/project ID and results
Weigh below hook enables samples to be measured for density determination or specific gravity calculations
Adjustable leveling feet with bubble level
Includes RS232C interface allowing data connection to PC or printer
 
BALANCE - OFW SERIES
   
Precision bench/floor scale
Models available include 30kg, 60kg, 150kg, 300kg and 600kg divisions of 0.005kg to 0.1kg
Heavy duty platform design and construction available in sizes of 330mm x 450mm or 425mm x 525mm or 600mm x 750mm, all platforms complete with stainless steel covers
Operating environment 0°C - 40°C (non condensed R.H. = 85%)
Equipped with power on zero tracking, re-zero, auto calibration and auto power saving functions
Dual power source, power adaptor (included) or rechargeable battery (included), unit features low battery and charging status indicator
Adjustable leveling feet
Optional: Bubble level, RS232C interface and EL backlight
 
BALANCE - FSX SERIES
   
Industrial electronic pallet floor scales
Models available include 1,200kg, 1,500kg and 3,000kg divisions of 0.2kg to 1kg
Heavy duty painted steel base in sizes of 1200/1500/1800mm x 1200mm
Four quality bending beam load cells with feet pads
Simple keyboard calibration, fully programmable capacity and resolution, gross and net weight displays
Optional: Display pillar, stainless steel pan, full stainless steel construction, RS232C output, check weighing, batching, live-weight, totalising and counting, ramps and pit mounts
 
MONITORING MALIC ACID:
THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY (TLC)
   
Qualitative measurement identifying acids present within a wine, a means of monitoring the malolactic fermentation process. Using a set of standards this method targets both malic and lactic acids, although other acids (i.e. tartaric
acid) can also be detected. All components of this kit are manufactured according to the procedure developed and recommended by Dr R. Harris (Brindabella Hills Winery).
 
MICROBIAL ANALYSIS: MICROQIT
   
A cost-effective and convenient tool for high quality microbiological analysis. Using this system there is no need to prepare media or invest in expensive specialist equipment. All items are contained in one easy to use kit. All components are sterile and in the right proportions to minimise waste. Kits are prepared from a range of media to target particular organisms including wine yeast (Saccharomyces), spoilage yeasts (Dekkera/Brettanomyces and Hanseniaspora/Kloeckera), lactic acid bacteria
(Lactobacillus and Oenococcus) or acetic acid bacteria (Acetobacter and Gluconobacter).
 
SULPHUR DIOXIDE (SO2) DETERMINATION: ASPIRATION
   
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is the most common preservative used in winemaking and can be added throughout the process to grape juice, must and/or wine. Levels of SO2 are affected by numerous catalysts which is why this analysis is
one of the most important. This method is based on aspiration, liberating the SO2 from the sample for measurement by titration.
 
ASPIRATION KIT INCLUDES:
GLASSWARE SET 1
50ml 2 neck pear shaped flask
Bubbler with cup joint
JC13 clip
Ball joint with length of PVC tubing
Cone adaptor with socket 19/26
Leibig condenser 19/26
Length of tubing to attach to condenser inlet and outlet
Swan neck adaptor 19/26 - 24/29
Air bleed tube with nut
50ml round bottom flask 24/29
or GLASSWARE SET 2
50ml 2 neck pear shaped flask
Bubbler with cup joint
JC13 clip
Splash head
Inland revenue condenser 24/29
Length of tubing to attach to condenser
inlet and outlet
Swan neck adaptor 24/29
Air bleed tube with nut
100ml round bottom flask
1 x Retort stand
3 x 3 prong clamps
3 x Bossheads
Air pump assembly or Vacuum pump (electric)
Butane burner
Butane cylinder
or Bunsen burner includes 2m gas hose
(must supply own regulator and bottle)
25ml Straight type burette
1 x Retort stand
1 x 3 prong clamp
1 x Bosshead
1 x 50ml glass funnel
or 25ml Schilling burette
2 x 10ml Volumetric pipettes or 3 x 10ml Volumetric pipettes (1 spare)
1 x 20ml Volumetric pipette or 2 x 20ml Volumetric pipettes (1 spare)
Pipette pump (red up to 25ml) or Pipette filler rubber 3 valve (up to 60ml)
Thermometer red spirit (-10°C to 50°C)
125ml Sodium hydroxide 0.1M
( * 0.01 M solution is required for SO2 analysis reagent must be diluted
1 in 10 volumetrically)
or 500ml Sodium hydroxide 0.1M
125ml Phosphoric acid 25% or 500ml Phosphoric acid 25%
50ml Hydrogen peroxide 3% ( * 0.3% solution is required for SO2 analysis - reagent must be diluted 1 in 10 volumetrically)
25ml Mixed indicator
All components are available individually if required or in a tailored start up kit
 
DETERMINATION OF ALCOHOL: EBULLIOMETRY
  Alcohol levels in wine are a labeling requirement and therefore must be analysed. Measurement is expressed as percent (%) ethanol by volume/volume (v/v) at 20°C. One method of determining alcohol content is ebulliometry which calculates alcohol %v/v @ 20°C by analysis of the boiling
point. It is suitable for wines up to 16%v/v
 
Malligand manufacture
Available in brass or chrome finish
All components required for analysis included
 
 
DETERMINATION OF ALCOHOL: DISTILLATION
  Alternative, precision method for determining alcohol content. This method separates the alcohol component from the wine sample by distillation. The distillate is then measured for specific gravity by hydrometry.
 
DISTILLATION KIT INCLUDES
GLASSWARE
Receiver adaptor 24/29 fitted with length of tubing
Inland revenue condenser 24/29
Length of tubing to attach to condenser inlet and outlet
Still head splash 24/29
Extension fitting 24/29
Erlenmeyer (conical) flask 24/29
250ml Volumetric flask
1L Glass beaker
2 x Retort stands
3 x 3 prong clamps
3 x Bossheads
Butane burner
Butane cylinder
or Bunsen burner includes 2m gas hose
(must supply own regulator and bottle)
Tripod stand
Wire gauze mat
50g x Glass boiling beads
Glass cylinder 400mm high to suit alcohol hydrometer
Calibrated alcohol hydrometer
(10-20%v/v at 20°C )
and Working alcohol hydrometer
(10-20%v/v at 20°C)
Calibrated thermometer
(-10°C to 60°C)
and Working thermometer
(-10°C to 60°C)
   
DETERMINATION OF VOLATILE ACIDITY: MARKHAM STILL
  Volatile acidity indicates wine spoilage bacteria and in high concentrations dominates the aroma profile of a wine. The method analyses the level of volatile acid present in the sample by removing volatile acid (mainly acetic acid) from the fixed acids (e.g. tartaric acid) by steam distillation. The distillate is then analysed and quantified by titration and expressed as acetic acid. Sensory evaluation is also a very important part of volatile acidity determination and should be used throughout the wine making process.
 
MARKHAM STILL KIT INCLUDES:
DEGASSING KIT
250ml Buchner flask
Solid rubber stopper to fit flask
Water vacuum pump
Tubing connecting pump to flask
GLASSWARE
Modified Markham still fitted with length of tubing
Liebig condenser
Length of tubing to attach to condenser inlet and outlet
Splash head
Glass tubing 6mm ID 45° angle fitted with length of tubing
Glass tubing 6mm ID straight
Florence flask 1Lt
Rubber bung with 2 holes
3 x Retort stands
3 x 3 prong clamps
3 x Bossheads
Butane burner
Butane cylinder
or Bunsen burner includes 2m gas hose
(must supply own regulator and bottle)
Tripod stand
Wire gauze mat
50g x Glass boiling beads
25ml Straight type burette
1 x Retort stand
1 x 3 prong clamp
1 x Bosshead
1 x 50ml glass funnel
or 25ml Schilling burette
1 x 10ml Volumetric pipette or 2 x 10ml Volumetric pipettes
(1 spare)
Pipette pump (up to 25ml) or Pipette filler (up to 60ml)
125ml Sodium hydroxide 0.1M or 500ml Sodium hydroxide 0.1M
(* 0.01 M solution is required for VA analysis - reagent must be diluted 1 in 10 volumetrically)
50ml Hydrogen peroxide 3%
( * 0.3% solution is required for SO2 analysis - reagent must be diluted 1 in 10 volumetrically)
25ml Phenolthalein indicator
1L Distilled water
 
UNSTABLE PROTEIN ASSESSMENT: BENTOTEST
  Protein instability is primarily a problem in white wines, a result of naturally occurring proteins in the wine being denatured creating haze in the bottle, generally due to temperature fluctuations during storage. Proteins are treated
prior to bottling with bentonite, however in order to determine addition rates, fining trials must be carried out.
Bentotest is an acid formulated specifically to change colour in the presence of protein. It assists in determining the addition rates of bentonite, it is a simple to use, low cost, fast acting analysis.
 
BENTOTEST KIT INCLUDES:
50ml Bentotest reagent or 250ml Bentotest reagent
1 x 10ml Volumetric pipette or 2 x 10ml Volumetric pipettes (1 spare)
1 x 1ml Volumetric pipette or 2 x 1ml Volumetric pipettes (1 spare)
4 x Test tubes
1 x Test tube holder (6 hole)
 
UNSTABLE PROTEIN ASSESSMENT: HEAT TEST
  Protein stability can also be analysed by extended heating of wine samples, simulating the extreme conditions that wine may be exposed to during storage. In the presence of protein a haze will form in the heated sample. Protein stability analysis aims to remove all unstable proteins however testing should always be performed in conjunction with sensory analysis. Often desirable characteristics (eg aroma and flavour) of the wine are also affected by bentonite treatment, addition rates should be a compromise between stabilisation and wine quality.
 
HEAT BATH KIT INCLUDES:
1 x 10 litre water bath with lid
6 x Glass sample bottles
 
DETERMINATION OF DISSOLVED OXYGEN: D.O. (HI 9142)
   
Waterproof, portable meter measuring levels of dissolved oxygen in a liquid sample
Manual 1 or 2 point calibration
Automatic Temperature Compensation (ATC) between 0°C and +30°C
Polarographic probe with pre-tensioned, ready-made Teflon© membrane, 2 spare membranes (included)
Probe accuracy 0.2ppm O2/L achievable within less than one minute
Probe includes 4 meter cable, longer cables also available on request
Battery powered 4 x 1.5V "AA" (included)
Low battery indicator
GLASSWARE & PLASTICWARE
  A large range of glassware and plasticware in sizes not listed below is also available by special order. If you cannot find the product that you are looking for, contact our sales department.
 
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BEAKER - GLASS
Borosilicate glass
Low form
Precision pouring spout
White enamel graduations
50ml
100ml
250ml
600ml
1000ml
BEAKER - PLASTIC
Polypropylene
Permanent molded graduations
Autoclavable
500ml
1000ml
BOILING BEADS
Solid soda glass
2mm diameter beads
50g  
BURETTE - STRAIGHT TYPE
Class A
Borosilicate glass
Graduated to fine tolerances
PTFE stopcock
25ml
50ml
BURETTE - DR SCHILLING
Automatic
Graduated to fine tolerances
Complete with squeezable LDPE reservoir bottle
AR-Glas®
25ml
CAPILLARY TUBES
Disposable soda glass
1.1mm I.D. x 125mm length
100/pkt  
CYLINDERS - GLASS WITH SPOUT
Glass, tall form
Amber stain graduations
Reinforced rim adds strength
Precision pouring spout
Hexagonal base increases stability
100ml
250ml
CYLINDERS - GLASS WITH STOPPER
Glass, tall form
Amber stain graduations
Tapered top to fit polypropylene stopper
100ml
CYLINDERS - PLASTIC WITH SPOUT
Polypropylene
Permanent molded graduations
Autoclavable
100ml
250ml
  A large range of glassware and plasticware in sizes not listed below is also available by special order. If you cannot find the product that you are looking for, contact our sales department.
 
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DISTILLATION GLASSWARE
Available as complete kit or as separate spare parts
Inland revenue condenser 24/29
Erlenmeyer (conical) flask 24/29
Extension fitting 24/29
Receiver adaptor 24/29
Still head splash 24/29
50ml
100ml
250ml
600ml
1000ml
FLASKS - BUCHNER
Conical shaped flask with side arm
Heavy walled glass gives extra strength for use
under vacuum
250ml
500ml
FLASKS - ERLENMEYER (CONICAL)
Borosilicate glass
White enamel graduations
Narrow neck
100ml
250ml
FLASKS - VOLUMETRIC
Class A
Borosilicate glass
Includes polyethylene stopper
100ml
250ml
500ml
1000ml
FUNNELS
Manufactured in glass, polypropylene and
stainless steel
from 40mm
to 350mm
 
JUGS
Opaque or clear polypropylene manufacture
Permanent molded graduations
No drip pouring spout
Handle
1 Litre
2 Litre
3 Litre
5 Litre
PIPETTES - VOLUMETRIC
Class A
Borosilicate glass
Calibrated for accurate delivery
Colour coded for easy identification
1ml
5ml
10ml
20ml
50ml
PIPETTES - GRADUATED
Class A
Borosilicate glass
Amber stain graduations
Colour coded for easy identification
1ml
2ml
5ml
10ml
25ml
PIPETTES - PASTEUR
Disposable flint glass
146mm length
10/pkt
  A large range of glassware and plasticware in sizes not listed below is also available by special order. If you cannot find the product that you are looking for, contact our sales department.
 
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RANKINE SO2 GLASSWARE
Available as complete kit with leibig or inland revenue condenser or as individual spare parts
Inland revenue condenser 24/29
Leibig condenser 19/26
50ml round bottom flask 24/29
100ml round bottom flask 24/29
Air bleed tube
Swan neck adaptor 24/29 - 24/29
Swan neck adaptor 19/26 - 24/29
Cone adaptor 19/26
Splash head MF10/3b/MS13
Ball joint
50ml 2 neck pear shaped flask
SAMPLE BOTTLES
Flat sides increasing visibility
Ideal for fining trial samples
Re-sealable screw cap lid
100ml
200ml