PENETROMETERS

Penetrometers are instruments used to measure the strength or hardness of soft materials. There are different models of penetrometer, e.g., cone, needle and ball penetrometers, that are used in various applications, such as quality control, scientific research and agriculture. Fruit penetrometers measure the degree of maturation of different types of fruit, providing valuable information on the optimal harvest time and the ripening process in cold storage, transport and sale.