Integrating Sphere Color Difference Meter

An integrating sphere colorimeter evenly scatters light through its built-in diffuse sphere, measures the spectral data of reflected or transmitted light from a sample, and calculates color coordinates and color difference values. It is used for color quality control, formula matching, and batch consistency checks in industries such as coatings and plastics.
Selection
When selecting, consider matching the measurement aperture to the sample size, include both specular component included (SCI) and specular component excluded (SCE) modes, check the instrument's repeatability index, ensure compatibility with industry-standard color spaces, and evaluate whether the software functions align with existing workflows.

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Using German High Sensitivity Sensor and Illuminant, with more than 96% high diffuse coating integrating sphere structure, Repeatability Standard Deviation Delta E * ab ≤ 0.06, can measure arc surface, powder and other special-shaped surfaces.

$ 566.00

Using parallel illumination hemispherical scattering integrating sphere photoelectric receiving mode, the light transmitter and haze measurement accuracy are 0.01%, support U disk storage and USB communication, equipped with thin film magnetic fixture and liquid sample Cup.

$ 2888.00

Using parallel illumination hemispherical scattering integrating sphere photoelectric receiving mode, the accuracy of light transmitance and haze display is 0.01%, equipped with thin film magnetic fixture and liquid sample Cup, and supports 2000 sets of data storage.

$ 3882.00

Measurement accuracy is increased by 96% with integrating sphere structure coating. Standard Deviation Delta E * ab ≤ 0.06 ensures Data Stability and supports a variety of chroma space and Illuminant selection.

$ 703.00

Using parallel illumination hemisphere scattering integrating sphere photoelectric reception mode, light transmitance measurement range 0-100%, haze measurement range 0-99%, with open sample window design, not affected by environment light.

$ 2629.00

Using 150mm integrating sphere and 25mm test hole, Measurement accuracy Delta R457 ≤ 0.5, support Opacity, transparency and inks absorption value and other Multi-ParaMeter detection, suitable for a variety of sample thicknesses.

$ 2329.00

With 58mm large integrating sphere and combined LED Illuminant, it receives a wider range of reflected light, with repeability accuracy within 0.04, with 3.5-inch Touchscreen and ergonomic design.

$ 3236.00

Repeatability Delta E * ab within 0.1, Measurement time of about 1.0 seconds; Non-contact automatic whiteboard calibration to avoid dirt, integrating ball double light path design to ensure stability, lightweight and portable can be continuously tested 12,000 times.

$ 234.00

With 8mm and 4mm dual measurement diaMeters, Delta E * ab Repeatability is less than 0.03, new integrating sphere design ensures measurement Stability, supports multiple Color Spaces and dual positioning functions.

$ 1138.00

With 4mm and 8mm dual measurement diaMeter, it can adapt to curved surface and small area color measurement, Repeatability Standard Deviation Delta E * ab ≤ 0.06, with high diffusion coating integrating sphere to ensure data accuracy.

$ 848.00

Repeatability less than or equal to 0.05, display accuracy 0.01, non-contact automatic whiteboard calibration and integrating ball dual optical path design, Type-C interface can be continuously tested 12,000 times when fully charged.

$ 393.00

Repeatability Delta E * ab ≤ 0.08, display accuracy 0.01, equipped with non-contact automatic black and white plate calibration and integrating ball dual optical path sensor to ensure stable and accurate measurement, Type-C charging can be continuously tested 12,000 times.

$ 315.00

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

Optical inspection grade quartz containers for measurement of liquids, slurries, powders and fine particles simplify the Sample Handling process and improve measurement efficiency.

$ 525.00

Adopt 4mm small diaMeter design, equipped with dual positioning system and new integrating sphere optical path, measurement Stability up to Delta E * ab 0.08, support dual measurement end face switching, built-in rechargeable lithium battery lasting.

$ 719.00

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