Handheld Gloss Gauge

A handheld gloss meter projects light onto a sample surface at a fixed angle using a built-in light source, and a detector receives the intensity of the reflected light, converting it into a gloss value. It is used for rapid on-site assessment of the gloss uniformity of materials such as coatings and plastics, meeting standard measurement requirements.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement angle to the sample's gloss range: use 20° for high gloss, 60° for medium gloss, and 85° for low gloss. Ensure the instrument complies with standards such as ASTM D523, verify the validity of the calibration certificate, and choose a portable size and battery life based on on-site operational requirements.

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Instruments

Imported chip and Sensor, with 50 points linear fitting algorithm, Repeatability up to +/- 1GU, support QC mode custom upper and lower limits, automatic shutdown function, full power can be continuous measurement 115200 times.

$ 154.00

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

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

Using DSP chip for control and data processing, Measurement range up to 160μm, support Multi-ParaMeter measurement, compatible with multiple national standards, built-in large-capacity lithium battery can work continuously for more than 50 hours.

$ 1243.00

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 DSP chip control, Measurement range Z axis 160 microns, X axis 17.5 mm, Continuous Operating Time more than 20 hours, support RC, PC-RC, GAUSS, D-P filter.

$ 683.00

With 0.5 Precision and +/- 0.5% F. S accuracy, support for peak hold and multiple unit auto-conversion, dual display design allows 150% overload alarm.

$ 486.00

The speed can reach 30000rpm, the processing capacity is 0.1-1000 ml, the 316L stainless steel dispersion head is corrosion-resistant and high temperature-resistant, and the handheld lightweight design is easy to operate with one hand. It is suitable for rapid shearing and crushing of samples in small containers.

$ 680.00

High Accuracy and high resolution, support N, kg, lb three units conversion, peak hold function can be manually cleared, data storage capacity of 99 test values, provide RS-232 and Bluetooth data output.

$ 344.00

The rotating speed can reach 30000rpm, the processing capacity is 1-250ml, the handheld lightweight design is suitable for a small amount of samples in a small container, and the corrosion-resistant stainless steel dispersion head is used for easy disassembly and cleaning. Double insulation protection ensures safety.

$ 709.00

The instrument accuracy of 0.2, resolution 0.1N, with peak hold and data storage function, support three units conversion, can be through USB or Bluetooth data output, suitable for a variety of push-pull load test.

$ 344.00

Articles

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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
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Three-angle gloss meter for evaluating coatings with different gloss levels
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The use of a gloss meter in evaluating the surface gloss of printing paper and art paper.
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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.