Product Specifications

All Ballauf Devices products come with a 1 year parts & materials warranty. We strive to produce reliable, durable devices that will serve you for years.

Products

  • Model 30B - 30 lb Fruit Ripeness Tester

    30 lb testers are used to measure the firmness of harder fruits like pears and apples. The tester comes with both 5/16" and 7/16" tips.

    The 30B tester is made completely of stainless steel and nickel plated brass, resulting in an extremely durable device.

    Feature Specification Unit
    Force Range 3-30 lbf
    Resolution 1.00 lbf
    Accuracy 0.05 lbf
    Large Tip Dia. 7/16 in
    Small Tip Dia. 5/16 in
    Length (with tip) 20.12 in
    Main Dia. 1 in
    Tip Flange Dia. 1.31 in
    Weight 1.5 lbs
  • The Model 30B Fruit Ripeness Tester
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  • Model 10C - 10 lb Fruit Ripeness Tester

    10 lb testers are used to measure the firmness of softer fruits and vegetables. The tester comes with both 5/16" and 7/16" tips.

    The 10C tester is made of anodized aluminum and stainless steel, with a durable nylon indicator slide.

    Feature Specification Unit
    Force Range 0-10 lbf
    Resolution 0.50 lbf
    Accuracy 0.05 lbf
    Large Tip Dia. 7/16 in
    Small Tip Dia. 5/16 in
    Length (with tip) 7.25 in
    Main Dia. 0.86 in
    Tip Flange Dia. 1.00 in
    Weight 4 oz
  • The Model 10C Fruit Ripeness Tester
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  • Peeler Accessory for model 10A, 10C, 30A, and 30B testers

    Note: The peeler accessory does not work with Model 10C testers.

    The stainless steel peeler accessory fits Model 30A, 30B and Model 10A testers.

    Feature Specification
    Material Stainless Steel
    Mounting Reverseable
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  • Replacement Tip Sets for all model testers

    Replacement tip sets include one 5/16" (7.9 mm) diameter tip, one 7/16" (11.1 mm) diameter tip; all are made of stainless steel.

    Replacement tips fit all models of fruit ripeness testers made by Ballauf Devices, they also fit all fruit ripeness testers made by Ballauf Manufacturing Company from 1928 through today.

    Feature Specification Unit
    7/16" Tip Dia. 0.437" in
    5/16" Tip Dia. 0.312" in
    Tip Flange Dia. 1.30 in
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  • Assorted size Tips for all model testers

    Some fruits use special tip sizes, the following sizes are no longer made, but some are still in stock and available while they last. These tips are made of durable Nickel plated Brass.

    These tips fit all models of fruit ripeness testers made by Ballauf Devices, they also fit all fruit ripeness testers made by Ballauf Manufacturing Company from 1928 through today.

    Feature Specification Unit
    3/16" Tip Dia. 0.187" in
    9/16" Tip Dia. 0.562" in
    5/8" Tip Dia. 0.625" in
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  • Asparagus blade Tip for all model testers

    The asparagus Blade is no longer made, but some are still in stock and available while they last. This tip is made of durable Nickel plated Brass.

    This tip fits all models of fruit ripeness testers made by Ballauf Devices, it also fits all fruit ripeness testers made by Ballauf Manufacturing Company from 1928 through today.

    Feature Specification Unit
    Blade length 38 mm
    blade thickness 1/2 mm
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