Compare coloriMeters

Colorimeters compare the color difference by measuring the intensity of reflected light from the sample and the standard color sample, and then calculating the color difference value between them. They are used for rapid on-site color consistency comparison, commonly in incoming material inspection and production line quality control in the coatings and plastics industries.
Selection
When selecting, focus on matching the measurement aperture to the sample size, consider portability for workshop environments, review the instrument's repeatability data to ensure stability, verify compliance with industry standards such as ASTM E313, and choose between spectrophotometer or colorimeter types based on actual accuracy requirements.

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Instruments

150W Philips infrared lamp, peak wavelength 950nm, temperature measurement accuracy +/- 0.5 ° C, insulation accuracy +/- 2%, can quickly compare the insulation performance of different materials, the test time is only 1 minute.

$ 264.00

150W Philips infrared lamp, double lamp temperature non-uniformity of 2C °, unilateral temperature Measurement accuracy +/- 0.5 ° C, can compare the heat insulation effect of two materials at the same time and display the temperature difference in real time.

$ 248.00

Support automated data collection and programmable offline operation, generate Tack flow Linear dispersion and compare historical data ten times, output Excel format for easy analysis of charts and printing.

$ 554.00

Precise control of ink layer thickness, the minimum Basis Weight unit is 0.01CC, and the usage of Spot Color inks is predicted by calculation, which is suitable for ink contrast and color concentration detection.

$ 332.00

The fan-shaped design contains 490 Colors, of which 420 are semi-matte solid colors developed by water-based paints, and 70 are high-gloss metallic colors developed by acrylic coatings. The size is 5.0x21.0cm, which is easy to carry and compare.

$ 167.00

Articles

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