A Color Matching Light Box

A color assessment light box simulates standard light sources such as daylight and fluorescent light to provide a stable lighting environment. It is used in industries such as coatings and plastics for visual comparison of color differences, avoiding metamerism. During operation, samples are placed inside the box, and the light source is switched to observe color variations.
Selection
When selecting, ensure the light source type covers commonly used standards such as D65 and TL84. The cabinet dimensions should match the sample size, with inner walls in neutral gray. Consider the lamp lifespan and replacement costs, and the cabinet structure should be resistant to UV aging. An automatic light source switching function is more convenient.

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Instruments

Provide adjustable illuminance and Color temperature visible light, Color temperature range 2300K-8000K, illuminance up to 3000LX, infrared wavelength 850nm optional, radiation intensity greater than 400uW/CM ², stable light color without stroboscopic, life over 10,000 hours.

$ 5850.00

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

In line with the LOVIBOND color scale standard, the sub-field of view Color matching Sensitivity is high, the Measurement range is red 0.1-79, yellow 0.1-79 LOVIBOND units, and the structure is simple and easy to operate.

$ 599.00

Transmission surface uniformity of more than 93%, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, Illuminance adjustable 0-160,000 Lux, Support Frequency adjustment 1-100KHz, life of more than 10,000 hours, can be connected through RS485 or WIFI computer control.

$ 5366.00

Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, illumination adjustment range 0-4000Lux, built-in mobile slide can move the camera front and rear, light source light board can swirl/spin to adjust the angle, provide a uniform lighting environment.

$ 5366.00

Using high-power LED Illuminant, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8500K, illumination up to 3000LX, life more than 10,000 hours, uniform irradiation surface and no stroboscopic, flexible adjustment of light box position and angle according to test requirements.

$ 12305.00

Equipment provides a variety of standard illuminant options, maximum support three Illuminant, high CRI = 98, with Illuminant Timer, uniform lighting, easy to operate, suitable for Color Comparison.

$ 848.00

With three light source system, color rendering index up to 98, all metal structure with three drawer, table size 1350 * 900mm, in line with ISO3664 international standards.

$ 2365.00

Imported matte aluminum reflector to achieve uniform lighting, equipped with six kinds of Illuminants including D65 and UV, table size 700 * 530mm to meet a variety of color requirements.

$ 687.00

The uniformity of the transmission surface exceeds 90%, the standard four-speed Color temperature is adjustable, the illuminance adjustment range is 0-120000Lux, and the thickness dimming knob is equipped to achieve precise control. Illuminant has no stroboscopic and the lifespan is more than 10,000 hours.

$ 5237.00

With CRI = 98 high color rendering index and 6500K color temperature, lamp with Timer, all-metal structure, large folio size for easy operation, can be hung and installed to ensure accurate Color comparison.

$ 719.00

Equipped with five Illuminants including D65 and UV, can activate multiple Illuminants simultaneously, built-in lamp Timer, ISO 3664 and ASTM D1729 compliant.

$ 4857.00

Adopt high-power high-illumination LED Illuminant, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8500K, illuminance adjustment range 0-3000LX, no stroboscopic design life of more than 10,000 hours, uniform illumination surface can flexibly adjust the position angle.

$ 5366.00

Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, illumination adjustment 0-1.3 million Lux, Frequency adjustment 1-100KHz, support RS485 to USB and WIFI connection, life up to 10,000 hours or more, to meet a variety of test conditions.

$ 4269.00

Using high-power LED Illuminant, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8500K, illuminance adjustment range 0-3000LX, life of more than 10,000 hours, uniform irradiation without stroboscopic.

$ 7464.00

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