ColoriMeter for Comparison Plates

The colorimeter with a comparison plate measures the difference in reflected light between a built-in standard color plate and the sample placed side by side using an optical sensor, directly displaying the color difference value. It is used in industries such as coatings and plastics for on-site rapid assessment of color consistency, replacing visual evaluation to reduce subjective errors.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement aperture of the instrument with the material and surface condition of the sample to be tested. The production environment determines whether a portable or benchtop model is needed. The color difference tolerance requirements correspond to the instrument's precision level. The standard color chart coverage should include commonly used color systems, and the operation interface should align with the user's habits.

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Instruments

Adopt internationally recognized LOVIBOND color scale, measurement range red 0.1-79, yellow 0.1-79, blue 0.1-49 LOVIBOND units, minimum indication 0.1, equipped with three specifications Cuvette to meet multi-sample testing needs.

$ 677.00

Automatically collect viscosity data and generate flow Linear dispersion, support ten historical data comparison analysis, measurement results can be exported to Excel format file, easy data processing and archiving.

$ 349.00

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

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

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

Adopting a double-sided design, the front supports No. 4 Cup and No. 2 Zahn Cup conversion, and the back supports ISO3-6, No. 3 Zahn Cup and Gardner Viscometer conversion, covering ISO2431, ASTM D4212 and other standards.

$ 256.00

Compliant with ISO 8502-3 standard, equipped with illuminated magnifying glass and dust comparison display panel, can accurately assess the size and distribution of surface dust, support pass test and long-term recording.

$ 367.00

Colourless Glass material, inner diaMeter accuracy of +/- 0.05mm, height tolerance of +/- 1mm, to ensure the accuracy of Color Comparison and Experimental Repeatability.

$ 119.00

Equipped with a 3.5-inch touchscreen, with repeatability of △E*ab ≤ 0.03, measurement accuracy of 0.01, built-in multiple electronic color cards, supports various color difference formulas and color spaces, facilitating quick color matching and comparison.

$ 231.00

Matte design system Color, including 290 commonly used Colors, 5 color samples per page 3.1x5.0cm, convenient for industry color comparison and application reference.

$ 93.00

Wire-wound design can achieve 80 micron wet film thickness, diaMeter 9 mm, total length 245 mm, suitable for comparison specimens, one Spreader can handle a variety of Coatings.

$ 157.00

Contains 216 Classic Colors, semi-matte surface, full page color sample size 5.0x15.0cm, monochrome design for easy comparison, with U-shaped protective cover for loss prevention.

$ 145.00

Featuring a D/8 optical structure with repeatability ΔE*ab not exceeding 0.03, it allows for customizable color difference thresholds for QC inspection. Supporting 7 color spaces and 6 color difference formulas, it meets the color management needs of multiple industries.

$ 154.00

Measurement range 35~ 135cst, flow hole diaMeter 4mm, Benchtop design with bracket, in accordance with ISO2431 standard, suitable for viscosity testing.

$ 196.00

Measurement range 320~ 685cst, flow hole diaMeter 6mm, Benchtop design with bracket, ISO2431 standard, suitable for viscosity measurement.

$ 196.00

Articles

Colorimeter controls batch color difference in plastic and rubber films.
This article primarily discusses how to use a colorimeter to control color differences in the production of plastic and rubber films. It explains the working principle of the colorimeter, which involves converting colors into numerical values represented by L, a, and b values, and then calculating the color difference.
Colorimeter evaluates the change in yellowing index of transparent resin.
This article introduces how to use a colorimeter to measure the yellowing index changes in transparent resin. Transparent resin can turn yellow over time or due to environmental influences, and the yellowing index can quantify the degree of color change.
Application of Colorimeters in Color Management for Packaging and Printing
This article mainly discusses the application of colorimeters in color management for packaging and printing. A colorimeter is an instrument used to measure color, capable of converting colors into numerical values, such as representing them with L*a*b* values.
Multi-angle colorimeter detects color changes in pearlescent coatings.
Pearlescent coatings contain special flake pigments that produce color effects that vary with the viewing angle, known as "goniochromism." Traditional single-angle measurements struggle to accurately capture this characteristic.
Application of Colorimeters in Controlling Color Differences in Paint Batches
This article introduces the role of colorimeters in controlling color consistency in paint production. Since human judgment of color is easily influenced by lighting and subjective factors, colorimeters quantify color differences in the CIELAB color space by measuring spectral data, providing an objective basis for production.
Application of Colorimeter and Color Matching Box in Pigment Color Inspection
A colorimeter and a light booth are two primary tools in pigment color inspection. The colorimeter measures color through photoelectric principles, while the light booth provides a standardized light source environment for visual evaluation of color effects, metamerism, and other phenomena.