Ultra-Compact Aperture GlossMeter

A small aperture gloss meter projects light onto the sample surface at a fixed angle, and the detector receives the reflected light intensity, converting it into a gloss value. It is used to measure the surface gloss of curved surfaces, small areas, or irregularly shaped objects, and is applied in quality control for small-sized workpieces such as automotive components and electronic product casings.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement aperture size with the curvature of the object being measured. A 60° universal angle is suitable for most materials, while a 20° angle is preferred for high-gloss surfaces and an 85° angle for low-gloss surfaces. Verify that the instrument's measurement range covers the gloss range of the sample, and confirm the validity of the calibration plate certificate. Portable devices are suitable for on-site inspections, while fixed devices are better suited for laboratory environments.

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Ultra-small portable design can be put into the pocket, equipped with protective rubber cover to prevent falling; the use of a No. 5 battery can continuously measure tens of thousands of sets of data, that is, there is no need to wait for the test; the use of special microcomputer control to eliminate external light interference, to ensure 0.1% resolution High Accuracy measurement.

$ 444.00

75 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 199.9GU, ultra-small and lightweight design only 180g, a AA battery can be used continuously for more than 60 hours, moisture-proof process adapts to harsh environment, immediate measurement without drift.

$ 506.00

Adopt 3 * 6mm small aperture design, suitable for surface and ultra-small object measurement, Repeatability in the range of 0-100GU up to +/- 0.2GU, support normal and QC mode switching, built-in rechargeable battery life over 48 hours.

$ 393.00

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

Adopt 1.5x3mm elliptical measurement port, specially designed for concave surface, Measurement accuracy +/- 1.2GU, Stability +/- 0.4GU, compact and portable, suitable for complex shape surfaces.

$ 598.00

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

45 ° Measurement Angles, 0~ 199.9GU Measurement range, ultra-small portable design only 180g, a AA battery can be used continuously for 60 hours, moisture-proof process adapts to harsh environment, immediately measure without drift.

$ 506.00

Ultra-small design weighs only 150g, Measurement Angles 60 °, Measurement range 0-1000GU, with automatic calibration and USB data transmission function, touch button dustproof and waterproof.

$ 659.00

45/0 ° irradiation angle with 12 * 17mm elliptical measurement aperture, accuracy of 1.5%, no need for zero point calibrating, ultra-small design is easy to carry, special moisture-proof process to adapt to harsh environments.

$ 444.00

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

Two Operating Modes, point and continuous, fixed speed up to 3000rpm, track diaMeter 4mm, compact and lightweight only 3.5kg, engineering plastic shell corrosion resistance, stable operation.

$ 141.00

With 60 ° Measurement Angles and 9 * 15mm Measuring Area, the repeatability is up to +/- 1GU, with automatic check and correction standard board function and 30-second automatic shutdown design, which meets the requirements of JJG696 secondary working Glossmeter.

$ 167.00

Adopt 75 ° Measurement Angles, range 0~ 200Gu, Repeatability 0.2GU; Compact and portable, battery life is nearly 60 hours, support a variety of Measurement modes, quartz crystal standard version has a low annual change rate.

$ 477.00

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

$ 167.00

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

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Gloss meter measures the gloss consistency of resin coating film surfaces.
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Glossmeter 75-degree angle measurement for paper gloss
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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.