Base Paper Gloss Meter

The paper gloss meter evaluates glossiness by measuring the paper's ability to reflect light. The instrument projects a beam of light at a fixed angle and receives the reflected light, converting the optical signal into a numerical value. It is used in the printing and packaging industry to control the surface effect of paper and detect coating uniformity.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement angle to industry standards: 20° for high-gloss paper, 45° for general use, and 75° for low-gloss paper. Ensure the measurement range covers the gloss level of the samples, and check the ease of instrument calibration. Compare the measurement repeatability across different brands, and pay attention to whether the sample stage accommodates the flatness of the paper.

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Instruments

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

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

Equipped with thirteen kinds of specifications center plate to adapt to 0.1~ 1.0mm thickness samples, using special alloy material anode platings, CNC numerical control fine grinding chamfering treatment to ensure leveling accuracy, clamping thickness deviation ≤ 0.01mm.

$ 231.00

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

13 sub-disks and 1 master disk combination design, support 0.1~ 1mm thickness range sample loading, clamping thickness deviation ≤ 0.01mm, to meet a variety of Ring Crushing Test needs.

$ 291.00

Using 75 degree Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 300GU, Indication Error +/- 1.2GU, equipped with rechargeable battery with long service life, suitable for low Gloss object surface measurement.

$ 457.00

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

The samples were treated by acid-base cooking method, and 6 samples could be measured each time. The repeatability error of the absolute value of crude fiber content below 10% did not exceed 0.4%, and the determination time was about 100 minutes.

$ 912.00

Adopt 75 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 200GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, support USB and Bluetooth data output, can store 254 sets of data, built-in rechargeable lithium battery, with backlight display.

$ 375.00

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 quartz time base technology to ensure accurate measurement, Maximum Measured value 750N, Real-time display of tension data and support for voice prompts, automatic storage of upper and lower limit setting values, providing USB, RS-232 and Bluetooth Data output methods.

$ 390.00

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

Vacuum principle measurement paper breathability performance, Measurement range 0-1000ml/min, test area of 10cm ², suitable for a variety of industrial paper mass detection.

$ 1134.00

Standard light sources including D65 and UV, seamless construction to ensure no light leakage, special steel plate base for enhanced durability, no preheating and low energy consumption, support for Illuminant use time display and automatic switching function.

$ 428.00

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.
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Application of Gloss Meter in Gloss Measurement of Varnish Coatings
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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
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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.