Desktop Glossiness Meter

A desktop glossmeter measures the intensity of specularly reflected light by illuminating the sample surface with a light source at a fixed angle. It is used to quantify the glossiness of object surfaces and for surface quality inspection in industries such as coatings, plastics, and paper.
Selection
When selecting, consider that the measurement angle range must match the sample glossiness: use a 20° angle for high gloss, a 60° angle for standard gloss, and an 85° angle for low gloss. Ensure the instrument complies with standards such as ASTM D523 and check the traceability certificate of the calibration plate. Choose the measurement aperture based on the sample shape, using a small aperture probe for curved samples.

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Instruments

With 20 °, 60 °, 75 ° multi-angle measurement function, Measurement range 0~ 2038GU, Repeatability 0.5GU, using photoelectric detection technology, support automatic printing and statistical calculation, suitable for accurate detection of different Glossiness surfaces.

$ 1865.00

With three projection angle measurement function, Measurement range 0~ 2000GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, can simultaneously measure Glossiness and fog shadow value, support 56 groups of Data storage.

$ 992.00

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

Adopt 60 ° general angle, range up to 1000GU, Repeatability +/- 0.2GU, resolution 0.1GU, support immediate release and QC mode, automatically determine the qualification and improve the detection efficiency.

$ 264.00

Adopt 60 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0-1999GU, accuracy +/- 1.0GU, with on-site error compensation function and long 48-hour battery life to ensure stable and reliable measurement data.

$ 364.00

With 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 199.9GU Measurement range, Stability up to +/- 0.4GU, rechargeable battery design, compact and easy to carry, suitable for surface Glossiness detection.

$ 299.00

Rated load 1000N, Travel 100mm, manual operation is stable, can adapt to a variety of Force Gauge, suitable for tension and compression load and plug force test, horizontal structure for desktop installation.

$ 256.00

With 20 °, 60 °, 85 ° three angle measurement capability, Measurement range 0-199.9GU, using portable design using No. 5 battery power supply, suitable for field and no power field use, measurement diaMeter is 16x48mm rectangular window.

$ 469.00

60 ° universal angle design, range up to 1000GU, Repeatability 0-100GU is +/- 0.2GU, with Ambient Temperature Compensation and QC mode, support PC software Connectivity measurement and data statistics.

$ 312.00

With 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 1200GU wide Measurement range, equipped with a full-color display, a single charge can be continuously measured 15,000 times, Measurement time is less than 1 second.

$ 218.00

Portable photoelectric combination design, Measurement range 0~ 199.9GS, projection angle 20º, 60º, 85ºoptional, Stability less than +/- 0.4GS/30min, suitable for a variety of flat material Glossiness detection.

$ 364.00

With 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 2000GU wide range, Graduation 0.1GU, single charge can be continuous measurement 30000 times, equipped with full color display and Bluetooth interface.

$ 299.00

Adopt 60 degree Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 300GU, equipped with 1.5 * 3mm elliptical measurement port, suitable for complex surface measurement, no need for frequent calibrating, Stability up to +/- 0.4GU, support a variety of standard specifications.

$ 490.00

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

Adopt 1.5 * 3mm Micro Measuring Area, suitable for concave-convex surface and small area measurement; Equipped with intelligent error compensation device, users can adjust by themselves; Continuous Operating Time exceeds 80 hours, Stability reaches 1GU.

$ 380.00

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
Glossiness is a key indicator for evaluating the optical properties of a surface, defined as the ratio of the reflected luminous flux to the incident luminous flux, typically expressed as a percentage or in gloss units.
Method for measuring the gloss of ink surfaces using a gloss meter
This article introduces the method of measuring the surface gloss of ink using a gloss meter. Gloss is a key indicator of the visual quality of ink, and the instrument quantifies gloss by measuring reflected light at specific angles.
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.