Micro-aperture Gloss Meter

The small-aperture gloss meter irradiates the sample with a light source at a fixed angle and measures the intensity of reflected light within the area defined by the aperture. It is used to detect the specular reflectance of surfaces such as coatings and plastics, enabling rapid assessment of surface gloss uniformity in production line quality control.
Selection
When selecting, consider that the measurement angle should match the sample's gloss range: use 20° for high gloss, 60° for standard gloss, and 85° for low gloss. The instrument's aperture size should fit the measured area, the calibration plate must be intact, and the repeatability error should be less than 1 GU. The environment should avoid strong magnetic fields and vibrations.

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The small aperture design facilitates the measurement of curved and irregular surfaces. It features a 2.4-inch color screen and Bluetooth connectivity, with a built-in 3000mAh lithium battery for extended usage, and offers a data storage capacity of up to 2000 entries.

$ 393.00

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

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles and 2x4mm small aperture design, the repeability accuracy reaches 0.2GU, supports four Measurement modes, and can store 500 sets of data to meet a variety of industrial standard requirements.

$ 557.00

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

The measurement aperture is only 1mm, which can accurately measure small or special-shaped surfaces. The repeability is ≤ 0.03, and the accuracy is high. With split design, Probe can flexibly align or invert measurement, and the operation experience is good.

$ 990.00

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

Using 0.5-2 μL micro-volume sample detection, the optical path accuracy is 0.001mm, the detection concentration is 50 times that of conventional equipment, and the sample recovery and 6-second rapid analysis are supported.

$ 7416.00

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

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

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

Glass sensitive film of 4.5 mm and point ceramic liquid junction, suitable for micro sample measurement, Operating temperature range 0~ 80 ℃, providing stable reference potential.

$ 267.00

Equipped with a 50mm large test aperture, it is particularly suitable for measuring objects with uneven surfaces; the standard deviation ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 ensures ultra-high repeatability; it can display spectral reflectance curves, providing professional color data.

$ 1455.00

Measurement range of 25~ 120cSt, outflow aperture of 2.53mm, suitable for laboratory viscosity testing.

$ 167.00

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 a 7.5mm aperture design, it provides 42 holes and supports a variety of testtube specifications to ensure Temperature uniformity and Fast Response, suitable for Sample Handling in high temperature environments.

$ 148.00

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.
Three-angle gloss meter for evaluating coatings with different gloss levels
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Method for measuring the gloss of ink surfaces using a gloss meter
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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.