Optical ColoriMeter

The optical colorimeter measures color by illuminating the sample with a light source, capturing the reflected light with a sensor, and analyzing spectral data to obtain color values. It is used for color measurement and quality control of products such as paints and inks, ensuring consistent color across batches.
Selection
When selecting an optical colorimeter, consider the measurement geometry, spectral range, instrument stability, and sample adaptability. Ensure alignment with industry standards, evaluate ease of operation and maintenance requirements to meet daily testing demands.

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Instruments

Repeatability and accuracy are ensured with dual optical path sensing arrays and UV reinforced silicon photodiodes with 0.0001 resolution, 0-200% Transmittance Measurement range and support for APHA/PtCo, Gardner and Saybolt chroma scales.

$ 1687.00

Featuring a D/8 optical structure with repeatability ΔE*ab not exceeding 0.03, it allows for customizable color difference thresholds for QC inspection. Supporting 7 color spaces and 6 color difference formulas, it meets the color management needs of multiple industries.

$ 154.00

Using 45/0 Optical inspection structure and 256 pixel dual array CMOS sensor, Repeatability Delta E * ab is controlled within 0.02, supporting a variety of measurement diaMeters and fluorescent samples to ensure accurate and stable Color data.

$ 7625.00

1000 wire precision blazing grating and silicon Photocell, photovoltaic cell array Detector, Optical inspection resolution of less than 10nm, can simultaneously measure sample SCI and SCE Light spectrum data, equipped with camera positioning and stabilizer platform to ensure accurate measurement.

$ 4398.00

Featuring a 20mm large aperture design, it enables uniform measurement of textured and rough surfaces; repeatability ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 ensures high precision; equipped with a touchscreen and color card matching for convenient operation, supporting multiple color difference formulas and color spaces.

$ 490.00

The 45/0 circular illumination geometry is used, and it is equipped with a dual measurement aperture of Φ 8mm and Φ 4mm. The chromatic value repeability is within Delta E * ab 0.03, and it supports the measurement of fluorescent samples and the calculation of various color difference formulas.

$ 4237.00

Using 256 pixel dual array CMOS image sensor, Repeatability Delta E * ab is controlled within 0.02, supports fluorescence sample measurement, and can customize polygon rectangular tolerance.

$ 7625.00

Using diffuse transmission optical path design, optical density Measurement range 0.00-6 OD, light transmitance accuracy +/- 2%, can simultaneously measure light transmitance, absolute optical density, relative optical density and Dot area ratio.

$ 673.00

Using 45/0 geometrical optics structure, equipped with 256 pixel dual array CMOS Detector, chromatic value repeability Delta E * ab 0.05, supports a variety of color difference formula and Color index measurement.

$ 2784.00

Using 256-pixel dual-array CMOS sensors and planar grating spectroscopy, the measurement Repeatability Delta E * ab is controlled within 0.02, and fluorescence sample measurement and custom tolerance settings are supported.

$ 7625.00

Adopt 45/0 geometrical optics structure, repeability accuracy Delta E * ab 0.04, Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * ab 0.2, equipped with large integrating sphere and 3.5 inch Touchscreen, support Light spectrum reflectance Linear dispersion display and color scheme function.

$ 3236.00

Width 2cm, optical path 10mm, dimensions 12.5 × 22.5 × 45mm, specially designed for Spectrophotometer matching Cuvette, to ensure Optical inspection detection accuracy.

$ 101.00

Using D/0 geometrical optics structure and full light spectrum LED Illuminant, covering 360-780nm wavelength, Repeatability chromatic value within 0.015, support multi-element Illuminant simulation and rich chroma indicators to ensure measurement Stability and accuracy.

$ 3785.00

The width is 3cm, the optical path is 10mm, and the dimensions are 12.5 × 32.5 × 45mm. As a special accessory for Spectrophotometer, it ensures the stability of the optical path and the accuracy of measurement.

$ 106.00

Imported high-performance long-life Illuminant and narrowband filter system, Optical inspection stability, high accuracy, repRoducibility ≤ +/- 2%, can save 10 standard Linear dispersion and 500 measured values, power failure is not lost.

$ 746.00

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