Gerber

Gerber Instruments AG is the global pioneer in dairy analysis technology, founded in 1892 by Dr. Niklaus Gerber in Zurich, Switzerland. The company revolutionized the dairy industry with the invention of the "Gerber Method" for fat determination in milk, which remains an international standard to this day. Based in Effretikon, Switzerland, the company has spent over 130 years refining its expertise in food and beverage quality control. Their mission is to provide the "Original Gerber" quality, ensuring that laboratories worldwide can verify the safety and composition of dairy products with absolute precision. Beyond its heritage in fat determination, Gerber Instruments has expanded its portfolio to include advanced solutions for freezing point determination, solubility testing, and general food analysis. By maintaining strict Swiss quality standards, Gerber continues to be the primary reference point for dairy producers, research institutes, and food regulatory bodies globally.

 

The Gerber Instruments range at LabFriend features professional analytical measurement solutions, headlined by the world-famous Gerber butyrometers for fat determination in milk, cream, and cheese. For sample separation, the brand provides advanced centrifugation technology, including specialized heated centrifuges designed specifically for the Gerber, Babcock, and Rose-Gottlieb methods. Their portfolio also includes high-precision thermal analysis tools, such as the CryoStar cryoscopes for determining the added water content in milk. To support comprehensive food testing, Gerber offers a wide array of specialized lab consumables, including hydrometers, solubility index mixers, and precise titration apparatus. By choosing Gerber Instruments through LabFriend, you benefit from competitive pricing and fast shipping on Swiss-engineered equipment that defines the global standard for food quality control.

 

Why Choose Gerber Instruments for Your Laboratory?

• Inventor of the Gerber Method: Unmatched historical expertise in dairy analysis, ensuring you are using the definitive tools for fat and density determination.
• Swiss-Made Precision: Every butyrometer and instrument is manufactured to the highest tolerances, providing the accuracy required for international regulatory compliance.
• Specialized Dairy Centrifuges: Features programmable heating and timing systems specifically optimized for the unique requirements of dairy volumetric analysis.
• Comprehensive Food Testing Range: Beyond milk, Gerber provides solutions for testing a variety of food products, ensuring versatility in multi-use food quality labs.
• Durable & Reliable Glassware: Their laboratory glassware is crafted from high-quality borosilicate 3.3, offering excellent thermal and chemical resistance for repeated daily testing.