Single-Angle Gloss Evaluation Meter

A single-angle glossmeter measures the ratio of the specularly reflected light intensity from a sample surface to the reflectivity of a standard plate by projecting a fixed-angle beam onto the sample. It is used to quantify the surface gloss of materials such as paper, plastics, and coatings, and to monitor the consistency of product appearance in production lines and laboratories.
Selection
When selecting, consider the common gloss range of materials: use a 20° angle for high gloss, 60° for standard gloss, and 85° for low gloss. Verify that the instrument's measurement range covers the sample's gloss value, confirm that the standard plates are fully configured, and check the instrument's calibration traceability. Choose between portable or benchtop models based on the usage scenario.

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Instruments

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

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

Single angle 60 ° measurement, Stability 0.4GU, Repeatability 0.5GU, Automatic calibration without manual operation, can store 254 sets of data, lightweight and portable design.

$ 240.00

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

Three-angle synchronous measurement technology, Repeatability 0.2%, equipped with LCD display and Bluetooth transmission function, support difference calculation and qualification determination, suitable for Gloss detection of various surface materials.

$ 1372.00

With 20 °, 60 ° and 85 ° three-angle measurement, range 0-2000GU, Repeatability 0.2GU, support USB and Bluetooth interface, can store 10000 sample data, suitable for a variety of material surface Gloss detection.

$ 670.00

Portable three-angle design covers 20 °, 60 °, 85 ° Measurement range, automatic conversion specular gloss mode, Repeatability 0.2GU, built-in statistical evaluation and RS232 interface, support multi-language operation.

$ 5560.00

60 ° projection angle, Measurement range 0~ 3000GU, measurement error less than 2GU, compact and easy to carry, accurate and stable measurement, to meet the requirements of ISO and GB standards.

$ 328.00

Three-angle simultaneous measurement 20 °/60 °/85 °, Measurement range 0.1-2000 GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, built-in lithium battery, can store 56 sets of data, support USB and Bluetooth output.

$ 688.00

With 20 °/45 °/75 ° multi-angle measurement capability, Measurement range 0~ 200GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, support USB and Bluetooth data transmission, can store 254 sets of data, built-in rechargeable lithium battery.

$ 628.00

With 20 °/60 °/85 ° three-angle measurement capability, Measurement range 0~ 200GU, support USB and Bluetooth dual data output, built-in rechargeable battery and equipped with backlight display, suitable for accurate detection of different Glossiness materials.

$ 375.00

With 20 °/60 °/85 ° three-angle measurement capability, Measurement range 0.1~ 2000GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, can store 56 sets of data, support USB and Bluetooth data transmission, built-in rechargeable lithium battery, with backlight display.

$ 628.00

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

Adopt 60 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 999GU, Measuring Area 18 * 36mm, Built-in rechargeable battery can be used continuously for more than 40 hours, Stability 1.2GU.

$ 409.00

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0-2000GU, Repeatability 0.2GU, equipped with OLED display and USB port, users can calibrate themselves, simple operation without special training.

$ 3726.00

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.
Multi-angle colorimeter detects color changes in pearlescent coatings.
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Three-angle gloss meter for evaluating coatings with different gloss levels
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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.