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Benefits
- Handheld, high specification gloss meter, suitable for use in many environments including laboratory and production areas.
- Full colour, easy to read screen.
- Pass / Fail for easy identification of non-conformances.
- Time and date stamped results.
- Automatic tile detection for faster calibration.
- Full on-board statistics.
- Easy Batching – User definable batch size and names for more efficient measurement of multiple samples.
- Software-free data transfer of measurements and batches.
- Direct data input via Bluetooth — transmit each measured reading directly into Microsoft Excel or other programs.
- Auto-ranging, suitable for measuring matt to mirror finishes.
- Compliant to major international standards such as ASTM D523, ISO 2813, ASTM D2457.
- Calibrate to any standard (from low gloss to mirror finish).
- Gloss meter calibration service available.
Industries & Applications
- Automotive interior.
- Furniture.
- Metal finishing.
- Paints and coatings.
- Plastics.
- Polished stone.
- Powder coating.
- Refinish.
- Smart phone, tablet and laptop covers.
- Textiles.
- Yacht manufacturer.
| Instrument Information | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium ion |
| Operation Time | 17+ hours |
| Readings per Charge | 20,000+ |
| Memory | 8MB, 2,000 readings |
| Operating Temperature | 15°C – 40°C (60°F – 104°F) |
| Operating Humidty | Up to 85% (non condensing) |
| Commodity Code | 9027 5000 |
| Dimension & Weights | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 65mm (H) x 140mm (W) x 50mm (D) |
| Instrument Weight | 390g |
| Packed Weight | 1.6kg |
| Packed Dimensions | 110mm (H) x 280mm (W) x 220mm (D) |
| 60° Gloss | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 0 – 10 GU | 10 – 100 GU | 100 – 1000 GU | ||
| Repeatability | 0.1 GU | 0.2 GU | 0.2% | ||
| Reproducibility | 0.2 GU | 0.5 GU | 0.5%* | ||
| Resolution | 0.1 GU | ||||
| Measurement Area | 6mm x 12mm | ||||
*A mirror gloss calibration standard is required to achieve this reproducibility.
Standards
- ISO 2813 Paints and varnishes – Determination of specular gloss of non-metallic paint films at 20 degrees, 60 degrees and 85 degrees.
- ASTM D2457 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss of Plastic Films and Solid Plastics.
- ASTM D523 Standard Test Method for Specular Gloss.
- ISO 7668 Anodised aluminium and aluminium alloys — Measurement of specular reflectance and specular gloss at angles of 20°, 45°, 60° or 85°.
- DIN 67530 Reflectometers a means for gloss assessment of plane surfaces of paint coatings and plastics.
- JIS Z 8741 Specular glossiness – Method of measurement.