Printing and Packaging Surface Gloss Meter

The printing and packaging gloss meter evaluates gloss by measuring the ability of an object's surface to reflect light. The principle involves a light source illuminating the sample at a fixed angle, with a detector receiving the intensity of the reflected light and converting it into gloss units. Its function lies in quantifying the surface gloss characteristics of materials such as paper, ink, and plastic. It is applied in quality monitoring of printed products, acceptance of packaging materials, and detection of surface effects of coatings.
Selection
When selecting a gloss meter for printing and packaging, it is essential to consider the measurement angle range. Use a 20-degree angle for high-gloss surfaces, a 60-degree angle for ordinary materials, and an 85-degree angle for low-gloss surfaces. Ensure the instrument complies with ASTM D523 or ISO 2813 standards. Choose the measurement aperture based on the sample size, and note that curved materials require special adapters. Verify the traceability of the instrument’s calibration plate to ensure long-term measurement stability. Additionally, consider the compatibility of the data output interface with your existing system.

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Instruments

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

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~ 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

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

Measurement beam of light diaMeter 1.5mm, measurement window 4mmx2mm, suitable for facet and small curvature surface measurement, low energy consumption single battery can last for more than 58 hours.

$ 428.00

Accurately test material surface tension, support custom ink Color and tip shape, suitable for a variety of printing processes and material testing needs.

$ 87.00

Color and tip shape can be customized to accurately test the surface tension of the material, suitable for a variety of printing processes and Plastic film materials.

$ 87.00

Color and shape of ink tip can be customized to accurately test the surface tension of materials, suitable for a variety of printing processes and Plastic film materials, effectively control pRoduct mass.

$ 87.00

Color and tip shape can be customized to accurately test the surface tension of the material, suitable for a variety of printing processes and Plastic film materials.

$ 87.00

Automatic shift design to achieve a wide range of 0-1000Gs measurement, both low Gloss and high Gloss surface detection capabilities; LED long life Illuminant and quartz crystal standard version to ensure high Stability and low annual rate of change; portable and lightweight, a battery can be used continuously for nearly 60 hours.

$ 404.00

Adopt servo electric printing pressure system, printing pressure 0-4mm automatic adjustment, printing speed 0-100 Meters can be set, support low accuracy overprint, simulate Gravure Printing drawdown blade Installation method, easy to detect inks.

$ 5237.00

Can accurately test the material surface tension, support 30-60 dyne range, can effectively control the printing composite mass, reduce the loss caused by material failure.

$ 87.00

Customizable ink Color and tip shape, available in a variety of specifications from 10ml to 500ml, can accurately test the surface tension of the material, suitable for a variety of printing and compounding processes.

$ 87.00

Articles

Gloss meter measures the surface brightness of packaging film.
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Glossmeter 75-degree angle measurement for paper gloss
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The use of a gloss meter in evaluating the surface gloss of printing paper and art paper.
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Determination of specular gloss: Selection criteria for instruments at different angles (20°/60°/85°)
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