Aluminum Surface GlossMeter

The aluminum gloss meter projects light onto the surface of aluminum at a fixed angle, measures the ratio of the specular reflection intensity to the reflectivity of a standard plate, and directly displays the gloss units. It is used to detect the uniformity of surface gloss on aluminum plates, aluminum profiles, etc., and to assess the effectiveness of coatings or anodizing treatments during production line quality control and incoming material inspection.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement aperture to the curvature of the aluminum surface, with a common 60° angle suitable for most aluminum surfaces; verify that the measurement range covers matte to high-gloss finishes; confirm that the instrument has passed national metrology certification; prioritize models with temperature and humidity compensation; compare the stability data of different brands in actual aluminum material measurements.

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Instruments

Microcrystalline Pottery and porcelain plate surface corrosion resistance and easy to clean, aluminum alloy shell integrated molding, speed range 0-1250rpm stepless speed, Max.stirring Capacity 3L, ND servo motor drive output power 9W.

$ 251.00

Probe surface with wear-resistant aluminum alloy, braided cable to adapt to high temperature rough surface, resolution up to 0.1 μm, support split remote measurement, can store 2500 readings.

$ 448.00

The device uses 1200-1500lx Illumrination degree, achieves 80x magnification and 0.01mm resolution through scale Microscope, and can measure the maximum aperture of 2mm, suitable for aluminum foil pinholing light transmission observation.

$ 554.00

Film thickness 0.5mm, rounded edge design without burr, surface with anti-rust oil, suitable for coating adhesion, hardness, Impact and other performance testing experiments.

$ 84.00

Film thickness 0.5mm, rounded edges without burr design, surface with anti-rust oil, suitable for adhesion, hardness, Impact and other paint performance testing experiments.

$ 84.00

Measurement range 0.000~ 0.3mg/L, can be 100 measurements, supporting special instruments to achieve fast and accurate water quality aluminum ion detection, including a variety of Reagent solutions.

$ 164.00

It can measure the minimum inner diaMeter of 6mm aluminum tube and 8mm thickness profile, Indication Error 0.5HW, using high strength pointer and special steel pressure needle, support Hardness value multi-standard conversion.

$ 1219.00

Enclosed aluminum silicate Furnace and nickel-chromium-aluminum alloy heating wire are used to reduce volatile gas corrosion; three-sided heating method combined with PID control, Temperature Fluctuation +/- 5%, accurate and stable temperature control.

$ 1138.00

Thickness 0.5mm fillet edge no burr design, surface with anti-rust oil to prevent oxidation, suitable for adhesion, Hardness, Impact and other coating performance test.

$ 86.00

The activated aluminum oxide ball is used as the adsorption medium, which can adsorption water vapor and chemical corrosion harmful gases, and the oil blocking rate is more than 99%.

$ 146.00

Three-sided heating method with aluminum silicate Furnace, high thermal efficiency and uniform temperature. PID control combined with K-type Thermocouple, temperature control accuracy +/- 5%, support 0~ 9999 minutes timing and phased heating.

$ 606.00

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

With low temperature OLED display, it can still work normally in -40 ℃ environment; equipped with iron-aluminum dual-use Probe, automatically identify the substrate and convert the mode; Measurement speed is as fast as 0.5 seconds, error range +/- 3%.

$ 175.00

Using titanium anodic oxidation aluminum material, the filter is stainless steel, the diaMeter of the flow hole is 4.1mm, the viscosity range is 70-370cSt, the Cup mouth is designed with an anti-spill groove, and each Cup is engraved with a unique serial number.

$ 497.00

With double-decked anodic oxidation aluminum housing structure, temperature control is achieved by chilling down and heating liquid, suitable for a variety of standard viscosity Cups, hard anodic oxidation aluminum and stainless steel materials to ensure durability.

$ 1287.00

Articles

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This article introduces the principle and method of using a gloss meter to measure the surface glossiness of packaging films. The gloss meter quantifies the specular reflection capability of a surface in gloss units by measuring the ratio of reflected light from the sample to that from a standard plate.
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
This article introduces the principle and method of measuring paper gloss using a 75-degree specular gloss meter. Gloss is defined as the ratio of the light reflected from the paper surface to that reflected from a standard reference plate, with the 75-degree angle commonly used for measuring medium to high gloss papers.
Haze meter detects haze on high-gloss coating surfaces
Haze is the phenomenon where a high-gloss coating surface causes a blurring of reflected images due to light scattering, which reduces visual clarity. A haze meter quantifies the haze value by measuring the intensity ratio between the specularly reflected light and the scattered light at specific small angles. The lower the value, the clearer the surface.
Three-angle gloss meter for evaluating coatings with different gloss levels
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Method for measuring the gloss of ink surfaces using a gloss meter
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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.