Papermaking Gloss Meter

Paper gloss meters quantify gloss by measuring the specular reflectance of paper surfaces to a standard light source. Using a fixed-angle light source and receiver, they detect the intensity of reflected light and convert it into gloss units. They are used for quality control of surface gloss in printing paper, coated paper, etc., and assist in adjusting calendering processes and coating uniformity.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement angle to the sample's gloss range: use 20° for high gloss, 60° for standard gloss, and 85° for low gloss. Ensure the instrument complies with ISO 8254 or TAPPI T480 standards. Pay attention to the traceability of calibration plates and the repeatability of the instrument. Choose a portable or benchtop structure based on the production line environment, and ensure the interface is compatible with the existing data system.

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Instruments

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

The 45 ° ring illumination structure is used to eliminate the direction dependence, the Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * ab Technologies 0.2, the chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab 0.03, the built-in Gloss Sensor realizes the simultaneous measurement of Color Gloss, and the test port is designed to support a variety of morphological samples.

$ 9078.00

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

The equipment adopts international standards, the papermaking diaMeter is 300mm, the capacity is 8 liters, and it is equipped with manual pulp plate and optional vacuum papermaking function.

$ 1724.00

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

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

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

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

Using 60 ° Measurement Angles and 0~ 199.9GU Measurement range, with 10 * 20mm Measuring Area and +/- 1.2GU Indication Error, the whole set of instruments is designed in one piece and the measuring port has anti-scratch coating.

$ 364.00

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

Support 20 °/60 ° dual angle measurement, Repeatability up to 0.2GU, can measure 0-2000GU range, with haze value calculation and percentage reflectance unit conversion function.

$ 638.00

Automatic calibration and continuous test function, Measurement Angles 60 degrees, Indication Error less than 1.2GU, LED long life Illuminant, energy saving and power saving, two AA batteries can measure nearly 10,000 data.

$ 190.00

The equipment adopts white water circulation system, equipped with electric sizing and aeRodynamic bubble homogenizing functions, the diaMeter of the extraction cylinder is 200mm and the capacity is 8 liters. It supports external vacuum suction, and the volume is small and easy to move.

$ 1493.00

The line pressure range is 0.33~ 80N/mm, and the width of the pressing roller is 300mm, which can complete ordinary pressing, high-pressure pressing, smooth pressing and calendering experiments, and support a variety of blanket pressing tests.

$ 5399.00

With 20 °/60 °/85 ° three-angle measurement capability, covering 0-2000GU range, Repeatability up to 0.2GU, equipped with OLED display and USB interface, support 2000 Data storage.

$ 6262.00

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