{"product_id":"vee-gee-43rp-008-soft-fabric-carrying-case-handheld-refractometers-43000-series","title":"VEE GEE 43RP-008 Soft Fabric Carrying Case for X-Series Handheld Refractometers (43000 Series)","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eVEE GEE 43RP-008 is a soft fabric carrying case designed to protect and store all VEE GEE X-Series handheld refractometers (43000 Series). The case provides a secure, padded enclosure to shield the refractometer body and optical prism from dust, minor impacts, and scratches during bench storage or transport to the field — sold as 1 each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngineered Fit for 43000 Series:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-designed dimensions (8.5\" × 3.25\" × 1.75\") provide a snug fit for VEE GEE X-Series handheld refractometers — not a generic pouch. The case holds the instrument securely without excess movement that could cause internal prism misalignment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust and Minor Impact Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft fabric construction protects the optical prism, eyepiece, and nickel-chrome plated body from bench dust accumulation and minor knocks during storage or transport between lab bench and field.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 0.1 lb (45g), the case adds negligible weight to the refractometer, keeping the field kit portable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:pt-0 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:mb-2 [\u0026amp;\u0026gt;p]:my-0\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1-Year Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by VEE GEE Scientific's standard accessory warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSKU 43RP-008 is compatible with the following VEE GEE X-Series handheld refractometers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto my-4\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"min-w-full text-left text-sm border-collapse border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n \u003cthead class=\"bg-gray-100 font-semibold\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eModel \/ SKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eScale\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43001\"\u003e43001\u003c\/a\u003e (BX-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eBrix 0–32%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43002\"\u003e43002\u003c\/a\u003e (BTX-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eBrix 0–32%, ATC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43003\"\u003e43003\u003c\/a\u003e (BX-2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eBrix 0–32%, NaCl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43005\"\u003e43005\u003c\/a\u003e (BX-4)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eBrix 0–80%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43007\"\u003e43007\u003c\/a\u003e (SX-2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eSalinity \/ Seawater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43009\"\u003e43009\u003c\/a\u003e (BX-3)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eBrix 0–53%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43011\"\u003e43011\u003c\/a\u003e (CTX-1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eCoolant \/ Glycol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43012\"\u003e43012\u003c\/a\u003e (CTX-2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eCoolant \/ Glycol, ATC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e43015, 43033, 43035, 43036, 43055, 43062, 43064, 43071\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eVarious X-Series scales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto my-4\"\u003e\n \u003ctable class=\"min-w-full text-left text-sm border-collapse border border-gray-300\"\u003e\n \u003cthead class=\"bg-gray-100 font-semibold\"\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003cth class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/thead\u003e\n \u003ctbody\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e43RP-008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eVEE GEE X-Series Handheld Refractometers (43000 Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eSoft Fabric \/ Vinyl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L × W × H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e8.5\" × 3.25\" × 1.75\" (21.6 × 8.3 × 4.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e0.1 lb (45 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e1 Each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e1 Year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eChina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"p-2 border border-gray-300\"\u003eVEE GEE Scientific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eLaboratory \u0026amp; Field Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe 43RP-008 is the recommended storage and transport accessory for any lab or field operation that uses VEE GEE X-Series handheld refractometers. Vineyards and orchards that send refractometers out with harvest teams benefit from the case keeping dust and field debris away from the prism during transport. Lab benches where refractometers are stored in drawers or shared equipment bins benefit from the dust protection during idle periods. The soft case is also a useful upgrade for users who received their refractometer in the standard zipper bag and want longer-term storage protection without the bulk of a hard-shell field kit case. For a complete field deployment solution including distilled water, pipette, and sample cup, see the \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43002-KIT\"\u003eVEE GEE 43002-KIT Brix Refractometer Field Kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich VEE GEE refractometers fit the 43RP-008 case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSKU 43RP-008 is compatible with all VEE GEE X-Series handheld refractometers in the 43000 Series, including: 43001, 43002, 43003, 43004, 43005, 43007, 43009, 43011, 43012, 43015, 43033, 43035, 43036, 43055, 43062, 43064, and 43071. If you are unsure whether your specific model fits, the key dimension is that the refractometer body is approximately 5.5–6.5 inches long — all X-Series models fall within this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 43RP-008 case come with the refractometer, or is it sold separately?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 43RP-008 is sold as a standalone accessory — 1 case only, no refractometer included. It is a replacement or upgrade case for users who already own a compatible X-Series refractometer. To purchase a refractometer with a complete field accessory kit including a hard-shell carrying case, see the \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43002-KIT\"\u003eVEE GEE 43002-KIT\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the 43RP-008 a hard or soft case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 43RP-008 is a soft fabric\/vinyl case — it provides protection from dust and minor surface scratches and impacts, but is not a hard-shell protective case. For maximum protection during rough field transport, the hard-shell carrying case included in the \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=43002-KIT\"\u003e43002-KIT\u003c\/a\u003e field kit offers more rigid impact resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\"\u003eOrdering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAuthorized dealer, ships from USA inventory. Serving academic, government, and research laboratories nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VEE GEE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48099266494696,"sku":"43RP-008","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5361\/1240\/files\/unnamed_b02113cc-334c-469c-ad82-a31cc80f3f1e.jpg?v=1772685929","url":"https:\/\/labsupplies.com\/products\/vee-gee-43rp-008-soft-fabric-carrying-case-handheld-refractometers-43000-series","provider":"LabSupplies.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}