Gloss Meter for the printing and packaging industry

A gloss meter quantifies gloss by measuring the specular reflectance of an object's surface to a standard light source. It uses a light source at a 60° incidence angle to illuminate the sample, and a detector receives the intensity of the reflected light, converting it into gloss units. It is used to detect the surface smoothness of printed materials and packaging materials, as well as to control the effects of processes such as laminating and glazing. During quality inspection, it verifies the gloss consistency of trademarks and packaging boxes.
Selection
Select the measurement aperture based on the flatness of the material being tested; use a small aperture for curved samples. Check the measurement angle specified by industry standards—commonly 75° for paper and 20° for high-gloss films. Verify that the instrument's range matches the gloss level of the sample. Ensure the instrument has been calibrated by a metrological organization. Consider the data storage function and the convenience of connecting to a computer for data export.

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Instruments

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

Adopt 75 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 200GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, support USB and Bluetooth data output, can store 254 sets of data, built-in rechargeable lithium battery, with backlight display.

$ 375.00

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

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

The 45 ° ring illumination structure is used to eliminate the direction dependence, the Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * ab Technologies 0.2, the chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab 0.03, the built-in Gloss Sensor realizes the simultaneous measurement of Color Gloss, and the test port is designed to support a variety of morphological samples.

$ 9078.00

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 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

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

The printing speed is 0~ 260m/min, the accuracy is less than 0.5, which supports data management and characteristic detection, and can reduce the number of proofing and material waste.

$ 9433.00

Automatic ink running stability, ink time and speed can be set, printing pressure 0~ 2mm adjustable, provide low, medium and high three printing speed, each time can be proofed 4 colors to facilitate Color contrast.

$ 3430.00

The printing pressure can be adjusted accurately according to the thickness of the material, and the printing speed can be adjusted. It provides 4 primary color areas and 4 light color areas to ensure that the pattern is clear and tidy.

$ 4527.00

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

45 ° ring illumination and 0 ° viewing angle structure are used to effectively eliminate mirror light interference on textured surfaces. Built-in Gloss Sensor realizes simultaneous measurement, and the spectral reflectance Repeatability Standard Deviation is within 0.08%, suitable for matte and textured materials.

$ 3753.00

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

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

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
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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.