Gloss of paints

The gloss of paint refers to the ability of the paint film surface to reflect light, quantified by measuring the intensity of reflected light using a gloss meter. The principle involves directing light at a fixed incident angle and detecting the luminous flux of specular reflection. Its purpose is to evaluate the uniformity of the coating's appearance and the smoothness of the surface, and it is applied in monitoring the coating quality of products such as furniture and automobiles.
Selection
The selection of paint gloss should be based on the usage scenario and substrate characteristics. Low-gloss finishes are commonly used for interior walls, while high-gloss finishes are preferred for mechanical equipment. Consider the impact of construction techniques on gloss stability and verify weather resistance data. Compare the gloss consistency between samples and standard panels to ensure stability across batches.

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Instruments

Adopt 60 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 199.5GU, Indication Error +/- 2GU, built-in rechargeable battery can last for more than 24 hours to meet the needs of surface Gloss measurement of various materials.

$ 283.00

The three-angle measurement design covers 20 °/60 °/85 °, the measurement range is 0.1~ 200GU, the repeability is +/- 0.5GU, and 254 sets of data storage and Bluetooth output are supported to meet the needs of surface Gloss detection of various materials.

$ 336.00

The 45 ° ring illumination structure is used to eliminate the direction dependence, the Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * ab Technologies 0.2, the chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab 0.03, the built-in Gloss Sensor realizes the simultaneous measurement of Color Gloss, and the test port is designed to support a variety of morphological samples.

$ 9078.00

Using 20 degree Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 300GU, Indication Error +/- 1.2GU, equipped with elliptical measurement port and Ni-MH rechargeable battery, suitable for high Gloss object surface detection.

$ 448.00

A wet film with a film thickness of 50~ 675 μ m was prepared by using a coating scraper, and the sag property was observed when placed vertically. The maximum thickness without sag was expressed, which was suitable for Paints testing.

$ 411.00

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 199.9GU Measurement range, with 10 * 20mm Measuring Area and +/- 1.2GU Indication Error, the whole set of instruments is designed in one piece and the measuring port has anti-scratch coating.

$ 364.00

Film thickness range 650~ 875 μ m, Graduation 25 μ m, stainless steel material, Dimension 120 * 22 * 20mm, suitable for the determination of relative sag of Paints.

$ 154.00

Adopt 45 ° circular lighting structure, reduce texture effect, compatible with 60 ° Gloss measurement, Repeatability Delta E * ab 0.03, built-in high Sensitivity Sensor, suitable for matte and textured material surfaces.

$ 6334.00

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 199GU range, Repeatability 1GU, single AA battery can work for more than 58 hours, small size and anti-scratch coating to protect the surface of the tested object.

$ 286.00

Adopt 60 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 1000GU, Repeatability 0.2GU, support USB and Bluetooth interface, can store 10000 sample data, suitable for surface Gloss measurement of various materials.

$ 332.00

Support 20 °/60 ° dual angle measurement, Repeatability up to 0.2GU, can measure 0-2000GU range, with haze value calculation and percentage reflectance unit conversion function.

$ 638.00

Automatic calibration and continuous test function, Measurement Angles 60 degrees, Indication Error less than 1.2GU, LED long life Illuminant, energy saving and power saving, two AA batteries can measure nearly 10,000 data.

$ 190.00

45 ° ring illumination and 0 ° viewing angle structure are used to effectively eliminate mirror light interference on textured surfaces. Built-in Gloss Sensor realizes simultaneous measurement, and the spectral reflectance Repeatability Standard Deviation is within 0.08%, suitable for matte and textured materials.

$ 3753.00

With 20 °/60 °/85 ° three-angle measurement capability, covering 0-2000GU range, Repeatability up to 0.2GU, equipped with OLED display and USB interface, support 2000 Data storage.

$ 6262.00

Using 60 degree Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 199.9Gs, Indication Error less than 1.2GU. With Automatic calibration and continuous test function, LED long life Illuminant, two AA batteries can measure nearly 10,000 data.

$ 219.00

Articles

Gloss meter measures the surface brightness of packaging film.
This article introduces the principle and method of using a gloss meter to measure the surface glossiness of packaging films. The gloss meter quantifies the specular reflection capability of a surface in gloss units by measuring the ratio of reflected light from the sample to that from a standard plate.
Gloss meter measures the gloss consistency of resin coating film surfaces.
This article introduces how to use a gloss meter to measure the gloss consistency of resin coating film surfaces.
Application of Gloss Meter in Gloss Measurement of Varnish Coatings
A gloss meter is used to measure the gloss of varnish coatings by detecting surface-reflected light to quantitatively assess the appearance of the coating. The measurement is based on the principle of specular reflection of light, commonly employing angles such as 20°, 60°, and 85° to correspond to different gloss ranges, and follows standard formulas for calculation.
Glossmeter 75-degree angle measurement for paper gloss
This article introduces the principle and method of measuring paper gloss using a 75-degree specular gloss meter. Gloss is defined as the ratio of the light reflected from the paper surface to that reflected from a standard reference plate, with the 75-degree angle commonly used for measuring medium to high gloss papers.
Haze meter detects haze on high-gloss coating surfaces
Haze is the phenomenon where a high-gloss coating surface causes a blurring of reflected images due to light scattering, which reduces visual clarity. A haze meter quantifies the haze value by measuring the intensity ratio between the specularly reflected light and the scattered light at specific small angles. The lower the value, the clearer the surface.
Three-angle gloss meter for evaluating coatings with different gloss levels
Glossiness is a key indicator for evaluating the optical properties of a surface, defined as the ratio of the reflected luminous flux to the incident luminous flux, typically expressed as a percentage or in gloss units.
Method for measuring the gloss of ink surfaces using a gloss meter
This article introduces the method of measuring the surface gloss of ink using a gloss meter. Gloss is a key indicator of the visual quality of ink, and the instrument quantifies gloss by measuring reflected light at specific angles.
The use of a gloss meter in evaluating the surface gloss of printing paper and art paper.
Gloss meters quantify paper gloss by measuring surface reflected light, with 20°, 60°, and 85° angles commonly used for high, medium, and low gloss surfaces, respectively. The gloss characteristics of printing paper and art paper differ, so the appropriate measurement angle should be selected based on the estimated gloss level.
Determination of specular gloss: Selection criteria for instruments at different angles (20°/60°/85°)
Specular gloss is a measure of a material's ability to reflect light, calculated by comparing the reflected luminous flux of a sample with that of a standard plate. Three angles—20°, 60°, and 85°—are commonly used for measurement, corresponding to high-gloss, medium-gloss, and low-gloss surfaces, respectively.