Proofing Color Light Box

A proofing color matching light box simulates various standard light source environments, such as daylight and fluorescent light, to provide stable lighting conditions. It is used to compare the consistency of product colors under different lighting conditions, thereby avoiding color difference judgment errors caused by variations in light sources. It is widely applied in color quality control processes across industries such as printing, textiles, and coatings.
Selection
When selecting a proofing color-matching light booth, it is essential to confirm that its light source types cover industry-standard options such as D65 and TL84. Check the neutral gray coating on the inner walls and the uniformity of illumination to ensure there is no color interference. Consider the lifespan of the light tubes and the availability of a calibration certificate to maintain stability in color evaluation. The size of the light booth should also be suitable for the dimensions of the samples used in daily inspections.

Terms

Instruments

With a standard 45 degree tilt angle, the same as the light box base color does not interfere with the viewing effect, Dimension 395 * 350mm, weight 1.2Kg, flexible placement and easy to disassemble and transport.

$ 106.00

Provide adjustable illuminance and Color temperature visible light, Color temperature range 2300K-8000K, illuminance up to 3000LX, infrared wavelength 850nm optional, radiation intensity greater than 400uW/CM ², stable light color without stroboscopic, life over 10,000 hours.

$ 5850.00

Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, illumination adjustment range 0-4000Lux, built-in mobile slide can move the camera front and rear, light source light board can swirl/spin to adjust the angle, provide a uniform lighting environment.

$ 5366.00

Using high-power LED Illuminant, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8500K, illumination up to 3000LX, life more than 10,000 hours, uniform irradiation surface and no stroboscopic, flexible adjustment of light box position and angle according to test requirements.

$ 12305.00

Equipment provides a variety of standard illuminant options, maximum support three Illuminant, high CRI = 98, with Illuminant Timer, uniform lighting, easy to operate, suitable for Color Comparison.

$ 848.00

Pressure adjustable range -1 to + 1mm, proofing speed support 400-700rpm three-speed frequency conversion speed regulation, uniform ink time 15-800 seconds adjustable, fixed structure to ensure proofing Stability.

$ 4592.00

The uniformity of the transmission surface exceeds 90%, the standard four-speed Color temperature is adjustable, the illuminance adjustment range is 0-120000Lux, and the thickness dimming knob is equipped to achieve precise control. Illuminant has no stroboscopic and the lifespan is more than 10,000 hours.

$ 5237.00

Transmission surface uniformity of more than 93%, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, Illuminance adjustable 0-160,000 Lux, Support Frequency adjustment 1-100KHz, life of more than 10,000 hours, can be connected through RS485 or WIFI computer control.

$ 5366.00

With CRI = 98 high color rendering index and 6500K color temperature, lamp with Timer, all-metal structure, large folio size for easy operation, can be hung and installed to ensure accurate Color comparison.

$ 719.00

Adopt circular embossing method to improve the fit, the proofing speed is adjustable from 0-300rpm, equipped with High Accuracy Servo Motor and quick replacement anilox roller system, support a variety of gray scale customization.

$ 7335.00

Adopt high-power high-illumination LED Illuminant, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8500K, illuminance adjustment range 0-3000LX, no stroboscopic design life of more than 10,000 hours, uniform illumination surface can flexibly adjust the position angle.

$ 5366.00

Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, illumination adjustment 0-1.3 million Lux, Frequency adjustment 1-100KHz, support RS485 to USB and WIFI connection, life up to 10,000 hours or more, to meet a variety of test conditions.

$ 4269.00

Ceramic roller structure, line number standard 600LPI can be customized 70-1200 lines, BCM range 1.6-5; drawdown blade, ceramic roller and other components can be individually adjusted left and right pressure, proofing speed 0-80 m/min adjustable, support material thickness 0.01-2 mm.

$ 8755.00

The multi-stage color development structure can simultaneously print 4 color strips of different thicknesses or Hue, and the uniform ink speed can be adjusted by 500-800rpm in three gears. With the Basis Weight instrument, the ink layer thickness is precisely controlled, and the operation is simple and durable.

$ 5237.00

Using high-power LED Illuminant, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8500K, illuminance adjustment range 0-3000LX, life of more than 10,000 hours, uniform irradiation without stroboscopic.

$ 7464.00

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