Comparative ColoriMeter

A visual colorimeter compares samples with standard color cards by visually assessing color differences through human perception. It is used for color quality control of products such as paints and inks, and assists in color matching and batch consistency checks in industries like printing and plastics. During operation, observations should be made under standard light sources, and the degree of color difference should be recorded.
Selection
When selecting, pay attention to whether the instrument's light source type complies with industry standards, and ensure the observation aperture matches the sample size. Consider whether the color chart coverage includes commonly used color systems, and check if the hood design can reduce environmental light interference. Confirm that the operating table height is suitable for prolonged comparisons and that the material is resistant to solvent corrosion.

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Instruments

Adapted to NS series ColoriMeter, it can measure liquid, sauce and powder samples, realize color data collection of various forms of materials, and expand the application range of the instrument.

$ 557.00

Using D/8 lighting system, Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * 00 < 0.2, equipped with non-contact automatic whiteboard calibration technology to ensure measurement accuracy, lithium battery supports 12,000 consecutive tests.

$ 202.00

It has a multi-function smart button design, supports more than 30 Color indicators and 28 kinds of observation Illuminants, adopts non-contact automatic whiteboard calibration technology, Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * 00 is less than 0.2, high measurement Stability, portable and lightweight only 88 grams.

$ 267.00

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

Repeatability and accuracy are ensured with dual optical path sensing arrays and UV reinforced silicon photodiodes with 0.0001 resolution, 0-200% Transmittance Measurement range and support for APHA/PtCo, Gardner and Saybolt chroma scales.

$ 1687.00

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

1000 wire precision blazing grating and silicon Photocell, photovoltaic cell array, Optical inspection resolution less than 10nm, can simultaneously measure SCI/SCE Light spectrum, Inter-instrument Agreement Delta E * ab < 0.15, equipped with camera positioning and stabilizer platform.

$ 4398.00

1000 wire precision blazing grating and silicon Photocell, photovoltaic cell array, Optical inspection resolution less than 10nm, can simultaneously measure SCI/SCE Light spectrum, Repeatability Delta E * ab within 0.03, support dual aperture switching and camera positioning.

$ 6012.00

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

Fully automatic one-click measurement of a variety of whiteness paraMeters, support chromaticity coordinates ≤ 0.001 High Accuracy, built-in thermal printer and RS232 interface, suitable for powder, paper and other samples.

$ 1818.00

With camera view function to prevent measurement deviation, Repeatability Delta E * ab 0.05, Support SCI and SCE dual Measurement mode, store 20000 data, suitable for a variety of environment operation.

$ 3543.00

With camera viewing function to prevent measurement deviation; Repeatability Standard Deviation Delta E * ab within 0.05; dual measurement diaMeter 4mm and 6mm optional; Support SCI and SCE simultaneous measurement, Storage capacity up to 20,000 data.

$ 3543.00

Utilizing a full-spectrum LED light source and a spectral sensor with a wavelength range of 400-700nm, it is equipped with a 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen, built-in multiple color cards, achieving a color card matching accuracy of over 90%, and capable of measuring various color parameters.

$ 651.00

Featuring a 20mm large aperture design, it enables uniform measurement of textured and rough surfaces; repeatability ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03 ensures high precision; equipped with a touchscreen and color card matching for convenient operation, supporting multiple color difference formulas and color spaces.

$ 490.00

With camera viewing function to prevent measurement deviation, Repeatability Standard Deviation Delta E * ab within 0.05, dual Measurement mode synchronously displays SCI and SCE results, large storage space can store 20,000 data.

$ 3543.00

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