Curved-Surface Gloss Meter

The curved surface gloss meter evaluates surface gloss by illuminating a curved sample with a light source at a specific angle and measuring the intensity of the reflected light. It is used to detect the gloss consistency of curved products such as automotive parts and appliance casings, ensuring that their appearance quality meets production standards.
Selection
When selecting a surface gloss meter, ensure it matches the curvature radius of the test surface, confirming that the instrument's probe can fit snugly against curved surfaces. Verify that the measurement angle range covers 20° to 85°. Check that the calibration standard plates include a range from matte to high gloss. Inspect whether the data output interface is compatible with the existing system. Consider the environmental light shielding design.

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Instruments

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

The support ring contains 12 different models, covering the R10 to infinity surface range, suitable for inner and outer cylindrical and spherical surface measurement, ensuring the accuracy and Stability of surface hardness testing.

$ 251.00

The small aperture design facilitates the measurement of curved and irregular surfaces. It features a 2.4-inch color screen and Bluetooth connectivity, with a built-in 3000mAh lithium battery for extended usage, and offers a data storage capacity of up to 2000 entries.

$ 393.00

Equipped with 2 * 3mm minimum measurement diaMeter, support curved surface and irregular object measurement; Adopt dual optical path technology and high-end Sensor, Repeatability up to 0.2GU; Built-in simple and statistical mode, can store 10000 data.

$ 557.00

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

Measurement beam of light diaMeter 1.5mm, measurement window 4mmx2mm, suitable for facet and curved surface measurement; single AA battery can work for more than 58 hours, compact and easy to carry.

$ 444.00

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

Equipped with 1.5 * 3mm elliptical small hole measurement port, suitable for curved and complex shape surfaces, Measurement range 0~ 199.9GU, Graduation 0.1GU, Stability +/- 0.4GU, to meet a variety of standard requirements.

$ 457.00

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 2.0MHz Frequency, specially designed for cast iron and other coarse crystal materials, concave curved surface structure is suitable for special workpiece shape, Measurement range covers 2.0~ 400.0mm, and the lower limit of pipe measurement is Φ 30 * 4mm.

$ 283.00

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles and 3 * 6mm small aperture design, accurate measurement of complex curved surfaces and small area samples, Measurement range 0~ 199.9GU, Indication Error only +/- 1.2GU, Stability up to +/- 0.4GU.

$ 415.00

Adopt 4mm small diaMeter design, suitable for surface or small area measurement; Repeatability Delta E * ab < 0.05 to ensure Measurement accuracy; Horizontal structure is small in size, comfortable and stable to hold.

$ 1203.00

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 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

Imported chip efficiency of 97%, sustainable use for 48 hours, with on-site error compensation function, Indication Error +/- 1.2GU, Stability 0.4GU, stable and reliable measurement data.

$ 307.00

Articles

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Gloss meter measures the gloss consistency of resin coating film surfaces.
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Application of Gloss Meter in Gloss Measurement of Varnish Coatings
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Glossmeter 75-degree angle measurement for paper gloss
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Haze meter detects haze on high-gloss coating surfaces
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Three-angle gloss meter for evaluating coatings with different gloss levels
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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.