Portable Precision ColoriMeter

The portable precision colorimeter illuminates the sample with its built-in light source, and the sensor receives the reflected light to analyze spectral data, calculating colorimetric values such as L*a*b*. It is used for on-site rapid comparison of product colors against standard color cards, making it suitable for color difference monitoring in production lines for coatings and plastic products.
Selection
When selecting, pay attention to the measurement aperture matching the sample size, consider models with gloss compensation to adapt to different surfaces, ensure the instrument supports commonly used color spaces, verify its long-term stability and ease of calibration, and validate measurement repeatability according to industry standards.

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Featuring a 45°/0° illumination method and full-spectrum LED light source, it has an 8mm measurement aperture with a standard deviation ΔE*ab of less than 0.03, ensuring excellent repeatability. The built-in compensation optical path ensures data stability, eliminating the need for frequent calibration. Compact and portable, its size is comparable to that of a lipstick.

$ 130.00

It has a multi-function smart button design, supports more than 30 Color indicators and 28 kinds of observation Illuminants, adopts non-contact automatic whiteboard calibration technology, Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * 00 is less than 0.2, high measurement Stability, portable and lightweight only 88 grams.

$ 267.00

Equipped with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, with repeatability of △E*ab ≤ 0.03, measurement accuracy of 0.01, built-in multiple electronic color cards, supports various color difference formulas and color spaces, facilitating quick color matching and comparison.

$ 231.00

Measurement accuracy of 0.01, support Automatic calibration, magnetic seat charging and touch operation, equipped with 11mm/6mm/1 * 3mm aperture switching and UV switching functions to achieve data conformity of multiple devices.

$ 2978.00

Using D/8 measurement structure, SCI and SCE tests can be performed simultaneously, Repeatability is less than 0.03Delta E * ab, equipped with large-size color touch screen and camera positioning function, suitable for plane and curved sample measurement.

$ 3268.00

Using D/8 lighting system, Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * 00 < 0.2, equipped with non-contact automatic whiteboard calibration technology to ensure measurement accuracy, lithium battery supports 12,000 consecutive tests.

$ 202.00

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

Color, color difference and total reflectance are tested in one time by using spectroscopic measurement scheme. The d/8 measurement structure supports SCI and SCE, Repeatability < 0.02Delta E * ab, suitable for surface sample measurement.

$ 4882.00

Adopting D/8 measurement structure, SCI and SCE tests can be performed simultaneously, Repeatability is less than 0.03Delta E * ab, equipped with large-size touch screen and ultra-large capacity lithium battery, supports USB and WIFI communication.

$ 4882.00

Using dual 40 array Sensor and D/8 structure, SCI/SCE simultaneous measurement is supported, the test time is about 3.2 seconds, and the Repeatability Delta E * ab is controlled within 0.02, which is suitable for fluorescent samples and multiple Color Space analysis.

$ 7625.00

The D/8 measurement structure allows for simultaneous SCI and SCE testing, with a measurement Repeatability of less than 0.03Delta E * ab, and a vertical design for fast positioning of the measurement area, suitable for flat and curved samples.

$ 4882.00

Adopting 45 °/0 ° illumination, the measurement area is about Φ 10mm, the Repeatability Standard Deviation is within Delta E * ab 0.5, and supports a variety of Color space display and statistical functions, making it easy to use.

$ 267.00

Adopt D/8 measurement structure, support SCI and SCE dual mode, Repeatability less than 0.02Delta E * ab, vertical design for easy positioning, can measure flat and curved samples, equipped with large capacity battery and touch screen.

$ 6012.00

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

Measurement time is about 1.5 seconds, Repeatability Delta E * ab is controlled within 0.05, support SCI/SCE simultaneous measurement and camera positioning.

$ 8109.00

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