Offset Printing Color Measurement Instrument

The offset colorimeter analyzes color data by measuring the reflected light from the surface of printed materials. It is used to detect color consistency in printing, monitor ink color in offset production, and ensure that printed products meet standards.
Selection
When selecting an offset printing colorimeter, considerations should include ensuring the measurement aperture matches the printing area, the instrument’s repeatability meets production line requirements, compatibility with existing color management systems, an interface suitable for the workshop environment, and maintenance costs that align with the budget.

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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

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 equipment supports 0-2MM pressure adjustment, providing three-speed printing speed (10/15/20 rpm) and uniform ink speed (650/800/1000rpm), which can imprint 2.5mm thick paper and 1mm plastic film to achieve precise uniform ink and stable operation.

$ 3381.00

Adopt horizontal press measurement and physical positioning observation window, density Repeatability ≤ 0.001D, chroma Repeatability dE * ab ≤ 0.03, provide nearly 30 kinds of Measurement parameters and more than 30 kinds of evaluation Illuminants, and support connection PC software and mobile end applications.

$ 3285.00

Using thermal printing technology, it is designed for use with testing instruments. It can directly connect the color difference Meter and Glossmeter to achieve real-time output of measurement data and report generation.

$ 220.00

Adopt automatic ink leveling system, ink leveling time adjustable, three-speed ink leveling speed 400-700rpm, printing speed 0-1000rpm frequency conversion adjustable, equipped with German imported rubber roller, support different materials substrate.

$ 3656.00

It can simultaneously print color bars of different Colors or Ink Film thickness, detect inks Hue and Gloss, uniform ink time can be adjusted from 1 to 800 seconds, support dry and wet ink discoloration analysis and abrasion resistance testing.

$ 4367.00

Adjustable pressure 0~ 2mm, support three uniform ink speed 650-1000rpm and printing speed 10-20rpm, automatic uniform ink function to ensure stable operation, suitable for different thicknesses of paper and plastic film proofing comparison.

$ 3462.00

Imported aluminum surface reflector and uniform light cover, good light uniformity, CRI ≥ 95, Color temperature 6500K, can open the design for easy replacement of lamps, behind the hook and load-bearing steel chain for easy hanging.

$ 557.00

Using CRI = 98 high color rendering index Illuminant, with Illuminant Timer, all metal structure, inclined table design, uniform lighting, suitable for reflection manuscript observation.

$ 1203.00

Adopt Φ 4mm measurement aperture and full Light spectrum LED Illuminant, chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab within 0.1, support cloud database and popular color search, portable design battery life up to thousands of measurements.

$ 441.00

Pressure adjustable range -1 to + 1mm, proofing speed support 400-700rpm three-speed frequency conversion speed regulation, uniform ink time 15-800 seconds adjustable, fixed structure to ensure proofing Stability.

$ 4592.00

Driven by numerical control motor, swirl/spin accuracy of 0.1 degrees, support multi-color inks Hue, concentration detection, can anticipate dry and wet ink color change and Abrasion Resistance, 5-10 minutes rapid color development, significantly reduce inks waste.

$ 3107.00

Equipped with eight Illuminants and three measurement diaMeters, the repeability accuracy reaches 0.05, supports a variety of Color difference formulas and display modes, built-in whiteboard automatic correction, suitable for irregular surface and small area measurement.

$ 1687.00

The pressure of 0-700N can be adjusted to adapt to different substrates, the separate transfer system is easy to clean and maintain, supports the calculation function of inks transfer rate, and uses the middle ink extraction method to improve the lateral uniformity.

$ 6528.00

Articles

The Printability Tester Simulates the Effects of Different Printing Pressures on Offset Ink Transfer Rate.
This paper investigates how the printability tester simulates the effect of different pressures on ink transfer rate in offset printing.
Spectrophotometer measures ink spectral reflectance and opacity.
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Standard ink film preparation with a blade coater before tack testing of offset printing inks.
This article introduces the method of preparing a standard ink film using a blade coater before testing the tackiness of offset printing inks. It explains the principle of controlling ink film thickness by adjusting the blade gap and details the operational steps from securing the substrate and applying the ink to completing the coating process.
The combination of hiding power chart paper and a spectrophotometer enables the digital evaluation of hiding power.
This article introduces how to combine hiding power cards with spectrophotometers to achieve digital assessment of hiding power.
Colorimeter evaluation of color difference in anodized coloring layers
This article explains how colorimeters are used to evaluate color differences in anodized coloring layers. It describes how colorimeters convert colors into numerical values based on international standards and quantify color variations by calculating the color difference ΔE.
A spectrophotometer uses digital language to describe colors, making color differences impossible to hide.
A spectrophotometer measures the color of an object through spectral analysis, converting reflected light data into spectral curves. It then calculates chromaticity parameters such as L*a*b* based on international standards, achieving a digital representation of color.
How to Interpret Color Difference Lab Values Measured by a Spectrophotometer? Save This Color Difference Judgment Standard Now!
This article explains how spectrophotometers measure and evaluate color differences using the Lab color space. In the Lab values, L represents lightness, while a and b indicate the red-green and yellow-blue color biases. The color difference ΔE is calculated using a formula to quantify the variation between a sample and the standard.