Angle-Dependent GlossMeter

A gloss meter at a fixed angle illuminates the sample surface with a light source at a specific angle, and the detector measures the intensity of the reflected light to calculate the gloss value, which quantifies the material's surface reflectivity. In industries such as coatings, plastics, and paper, it is used to detect the uniformity of product surface gloss and assist in controlling production process quality.
Selection
When selecting a gloss meter with multiple angles, it is essential to match the gloss range of the material being tested: use a 20° angle for high-gloss materials, a 60° angle for standard materials, and an 85° angle for low-gloss materials. Consider the instrument's measurement repeatability, the stability of the calibration plate, and the convenience of the operation interface to ensure it meets daily inspection requirements.

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Instruments

Dual angle measurement 20 ° and 60 °, Stability less than +/- 0.4GU/30Min, Repeatability 0.5GU, can store 254 sets of data, portable and lightweight design, Automatic calibration without manual adjustment.

$ 323.00

With 20 °/60 °/85 ° three-angle simultaneous measurement, measurement range of 20 ° up to 0-2000Gs, 2.4-inch color screen and 3000mAh lithium battery, support data storage and Bluetooth connection, Stability is high and portable and durable.

$ 554.00

Using 20 °/60 ° double angle measurement, can automatically calculate the fog shadow value, Repeatability +/- 1.2GU, small size only 380g, super power saving design one battery can measure 100,000 set of data.

$ 759.00

With three projection angle measurement function, Measurement range 0~ 2000GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, can simultaneously measure Glossiness and fog shadow value, support 56 groups of Data storage.

$ 992.00

60 degree projection angle design, Measurement range 0~ 200GU, Repeatability 0.2GU, Support Automatic calibration and a variety of Measurement mode, built-in large-capacity lithium battery can work continuously for more than 12 hours.

$ 280.00

Three-angle simultaneous measurement 20 °/60 °/85 °, Measurement range 0.1-2000 GU, Repeatability +/- 0.5GU, built-in lithium battery, can store 56 sets of data, support USB and Bluetooth output.

$ 688.00

With 20 °/60 °/85 ° three-angle measurement capability, Measurement range covers 0-2000GU, Repeatability up to 0.2%, using one-button operation design and support data statistics function, super power saving design single battery can measure 100,000 set of data.

$ 848.00

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 three-angle measurement capability, Measurement range 0-2000Gu, Repeatability +/- 0.2GU, all-metal Probe structure and IP65 Protection Rating, support Automatic calibration and a variety of international standards.

$ 3277.00

Using 60 ° projection angle to achieve 0~ 200GU Measurement range, Repeatability accuracy of 0.2, Support four Measurement modes and 5000 data storage, can be connected to the printer real-time output data.

$ 364.00

Single angle 60 ° measurement, Stability 0.4GU, Repeatability 0.5GU, Automatic calibration without manual operation, can store 254 sets of data, lightweight and portable design.

$ 240.00

60 ° projection angle, Measurement range 0~ 3000GU, measurement error less than 2GU, compact and easy to carry, accurate and stable measurement, to meet the requirements of ISO and GB standards.

$ 328.00

Dual function design for simultaneous measurement of metal and Coating surface, 60 degree projection angle, Display range 0-1000 Gloss unit, resolution up to 0.1, equipped with large LCD screen and Ni-MH rechargeable battery, Stability +/- 2GU.

$ 351.00

Three angle measurement design, support 20 °/60 °/85 ° angle, Measurement range 0~ 1999GU, Stability +/- 0.4GU, LED long life Illuminant and quartz crystal standard version, automatic shutdown energy saving.

$ 687.00

Adopt 3 * 6mm small aperture design, suitable for surface and ultra-small object measurement, Repeatability in the range of 0-100GU up to +/- 0.2GU, support normal and QC mode switching, built-in rechargeable battery life over 48 hours.

$ 393.00

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