Ink Color Matching Light Box

The ink color matching light box simulates standard light sources such as daylight and fluorescent lamps to illuminate samples, eliminating interference from ambient light. This allows the human eye to compare ink color differences under uniform conditions. It is used for color quality control in the printing and coating industries to ensure color consistency between batches.
Selection
When selecting, consider that the light source configuration of the light box should cover industry standards, such as D65 daylight; the cabinet size should accommodate common sample dimensions; the interior walls should be neutral gray to avoid reflection interference; it should have the capability for metamerism detection; and regular calibration should be performed to account for light source decay.

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Instruments

Provide adjustable illuminance and Color temperature visible light, Color temperature range 2300K-8000K, illuminance up to 3000LX, infrared wavelength 850nm optional, radiation intensity greater than 400uW/CM ², stable light color without stroboscopic, life over 10,000 hours.

$ 5850.00

With a standard 45 degree tilt angle, the same as the light box base color does not interfere with the viewing effect, Dimension 395 * 350mm, weight 1.2Kg, flexible placement and easy to disassemble and transport.

$ 106.00

The device can precisely control the film thickness of the ink layer of the color strip, and the ink injection amount is 0.0012g, which is used for ink contrast and color concentration detection.

$ 173.00

In line with the LOVIBOND color scale standard, the sub-field of view Color matching Sensitivity is high, the Measurement range is red 0.1-79, yellow 0.1-79 LOVIBOND units, and the structure is simple and easy to operate.

$ 599.00

Transmission surface uniformity of more than 93%, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, Illuminance adjustable 0-160,000 Lux, Support Frequency adjustment 1-100KHz, life of more than 10,000 hours, can be connected through RS485 or WIFI computer control.

$ 5366.00

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

Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8000K, illumination adjustment range 0-4000Lux, built-in mobile slide can move the camera front and rear, light source light board can swirl/spin to adjust the angle, provide a uniform lighting environment.

$ 5366.00

Provide uniform ink speed three adjustable 450 to 800rpm, color development speed three adjustable 12 to 25rpm, color development pressure range -20 to 80, support ordinary or UV ink roller, improve work efficiency and applicability.

$ 7658.00

Using high-power LED Illuminant, Color temperature adjustment range 2300K-8500K, illumination up to 3000LX, life more than 10,000 hours, uniform irradiation surface and no stroboscopic, flexible adjustment of light box position and angle according to test requirements.

$ 12305.00

The multi-stage color development structure can simultaneously print 4 color strips of different thicknesses or Hue, and the uniform ink speed can be adjusted by 500-800rpm in three gears. With the Basis Weight instrument, the ink layer thickness is precisely controlled, and the operation is simple and durable.

$ 5237.00

Equipment provides a variety of standard illuminant options, maximum support three Illuminant, high CRI = 98, with Illuminant Timer, uniform lighting, easy to operate, suitable for Color Comparison.

$ 848.00

With three light source system, color rendering index up to 98, all metal structure with three drawer, table size 1350 * 900mm, in line with ISO3664 international standards.

$ 2365.00

Imported matte aluminum reflector to achieve uniform lighting, equipped with six kinds of Illuminants including D65 and UV, table size 700 * 530mm to meet a variety of color requirements.

$ 687.00

It can display 45 × 210mm and 106 × 210mm color bars simultaneously, providing 450-800 rpm ink leveling speed and 1-120 seconds ink leveling time adjustable, with built-in pressure adjustment to ensure accurate and stable color.

$ 7496.00

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

Articles

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The Application of Contact Angle Measurement Instruments in the Study of the Relationship Between Ink Printing Wettability and Substrate Surface Tension
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Use of Fluorescence Spectrophotometer in Measuring Excitation and Emission Spectra of Anti-Counterfeiting Fluorescent Inks
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Application of Flexographic Proofing Press in Evaluating Color Reproducibility of Flexographic Inks
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The use of gravure proofing machines in the comprehensive evaluation of gravure ink printability and drying performance.
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The friction color fastness tester measures the amount of color transfer under dry and wet abrasion conditions for ink.
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Application of Linear Abrasion Tester in Testing Scratch Resistance of Printing Ink Coatings on Packaging
This article introduces the principle, method, and application of the linear abrasion tester in testing the scratch resistance of packaging printing ink coatings.
Application of High-Temperature Viscometer in Testing the Melt Viscosity Characteristics of Hot Melt Ink
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Determination of Thermal Decomposition Temperature and Inorganic Filler Content in Ink by Thermogravimetric Analyzer
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Application of Cone-and-Plate Viscometer in Determining the Rheological Curve of Non-Newtonian Fluids in UV Inks
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Spectrophotometer measures ink spectral reflectance and opacity.
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Surface Absorbency Tester for Predicting Drying Speed of Printing Ink on Coated Paper
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Flexographic proofing press is used for evaluating the printability of water-based inks on kraft paper.
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