Paint gloss measurement

Paint gloss measurement evaluates the glossiness by projecting light onto the paint film surface and measuring the intensity of the reflected light. The principle is based on the correlation between light reflectivity and surface smoothness. Its purpose is to monitor the appearance quality of coatings, and it is applied in industries such as furniture and automotive to ensure consistent product gloss.
Selection
When selecting a gloss meter for paint, it is essential to consider the measurement angle range. Common angles such as 20°, 60°, and 85° are suitable for different gloss levels of paint surfaces. Confirm the ease of instrument calibration and check whether it complies with standards like ASTM D523. Pay attention to the wear resistance of the probe material to ensure it can withstand on-site environmental conditions.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 199.9GU Measurement range, with 10 * 20mm Measuring Area and +/- 1.2GU Indication Error, the whole set of instruments is designed in one piece and the measuring port has anti-scratch coating.

$ 364.00

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

60 ° Measurement Angles cover the range of 0~ 199.9 GU, Graduation 0.1GU, Stability +/- 0.4GU, powered by AA battery, portable design for on-site rapid detection.

$ 267.00

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

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 199GU range, Repeatability 1GU, single AA battery can work for more than 58 hours, small size and anti-scratch coating to protect the surface of the tested object.

$ 286.00

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

Temperature sensitive discoloration paint after overheating Color from white to transparent, irreversible discoloration, suitable for rough oil surface, Measuring temperature 60 ℃, Net weight of plastic bottles 100 grams.

$ 131.00

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles, Measurement range 0~ 120GU, anti-scratch coating treatment of the measuring port to protect the tested object, a single AA battery can last for more than 58 hours, small size and easy to carry.

$ 412.00

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

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