Portable Color Difference Meter for Coatings

Portable color difference meters for coatings work by using a built-in light source to illuminate the sample. The sensor captures the reflected light, analyzes the spectral data, and calculates the color coordinate differences. These devices are used for on-site rapid detection of color deviations between coatings and standard color cards, making them suitable for color quality control in settings such as production workshops and construction sites.
Selection
When selecting, consider the measurement aperture matching the sample size and ensure the instrument supports common color spaces for coatings. Check the instrument's repeatability index and long-term stability, and choose a protection rating suitable for the on-site environment. Evaluate data storage capabilities and the compatibility of supporting software, balancing accuracy with portability needs based on the budget.

Terms

Instruments

Adopt Φ 4mm measurement aperture and full Light spectrum LED Illuminant, chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab 0.05, support cloud color database and a variety of Color difference formula calculation, portable design with dust cover and long battery life.

$ 538.00

Adopt Φ 4mm measurement aperture and full Light spectrum LED Illuminant, chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab within 0.1, support cloud database and popular color search, portable design battery life up to thousands of measurements.

$ 441.00

Adopt 8 °/d illumination mode and Φ 4mm measurement diaMeter, chromatic value Repeatability Delta E * ab within 0.1, with Automatic calibration and moving Color Chart database function, support a variety of Color difference formula and Illuminant simulation.

$ 344.00

Adopt 8mm measurement diaMeter, Repeatability Delta E * ab < 0.05, equipped with TFT true color display, support a variety of Measurement light sources and Color difference formula, suitable for a variety of material surface color detection.

$ 1042.00

Measurement paraMeters can be continuously printed without connecting to a computer, and a variety of color difference Meter models are supported, which is convenient for on-site data storage and recording.

$ 186.00

The average fluctuation of Delta E is less than 0.08, the measurement diaMeter is Φ 8mm, the Portable structure design, the light positioning function, and the high-capacity lithium-ion battery supports more than 3000 measurements.

$ 848.00

With Φ 4mm and Φ 8mm dual measurement caliber, Repeatability Delta E * ab < 0.06, can store 100 sets of master standards, Measurement time only 0.5 seconds, support sub-color difference display and Color bias analysis function.

$ 1009.00

Using 45 °/0 ° illumination, Repeatability Standard Deviation ≤ E * ab ≤ 0.08, can store 1500 sets of data, support a variety of Color difference formulas and four Available Light Sources to meet different measurement needs.

$ 501.00

Featuring a 3.5-inch touchscreen for easy operation, it offers a measurement accuracy of 0.01 and a repeatability of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03. Equipped with multiple built-in color cards for fast matching, it supports various color difference formulas and cloud-based data sharing.

$ 231.00

Adopt 45 °/0 measurement structure, equipped with Φ 4mm measurement diaMeter to ensure accurate and stable measurement; Built-in full-band Balanced LED Illuminant, supports a variety of Available Light Sources and chroma indicators to meet diverse Color analysis needs.

$ 170.00

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

Equipped with eight Illuminants and three measurement diaMeters, the repeability accuracy reaches 0.05, supports a variety of Color difference formulas and display modes, built-in whiteboard automatic correction, suitable for irregular surface and small area measurement.

$ 1687.00

Using D/8 lighting mode and full Light spectrum LED Illuminant, Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * 00 < 0.2, equipped with non-contact automatic whiteboard calibration and multi-function smart buttons, easy to carry and wireless connection, to achieve accurate Color measurement and Color Chart recognition.

$ 231.00

Adopt D/8 structure, measurement Stability Delta E ≤ 0.05, accuracy 0.01, support Automatic calibration and a variety of measurement indicators, portable design is easy to carry, suitable for multi-industry Color detection.

$ 396.00

Adopt 45/0 illumination light receiving system, 8mm measurement aperture, support single and average Measurement mode, Repeatability Standard Deviation ≤ E * within 0.1, can carry out color difference contrast analysis and color quality control.

$ 307.00

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