Single angle gloss meter

Article No. 4568

micro-gloss 75°
Gloss meter for paper and vinyl siding

Single angle gloss meter 75°
Especially for paper and vinyl siding
Measuring area 7 x 24 mm

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Features

The micro-gloss has been the unsurpassed industry standard in gloss measurement for many years. The smart functions and intuitive menu operation make gloss measurement an easy task. Outstanding performance in temperature control and inter-instrument agreement guarantee always reliable QC.

Intelligent gloss measurement with smart communication
Excellent repeatability and inter-instrument agreement guaranteed
Intelligent auto diagnosis guarantees always accurate readings
Brilliant color display easy to read - easy to use
Statistics, Pass/Fail and Memory - ideal for QC and checks in the field
Continuous mode to check uniformity over large areas
smart-chart software: instant QC reports with trend graph and Pass/Fail limits

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Standards

Tappi

T 480

ASTM

D3679 D2457

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Product Brochure

Brochure_smart-chart_micro-gloss_225024290_E_2301.pdf

Safety Instructions

Safety_Instructions_micro-gloss_260023915_1606.pdf

Short Instructions

Short_Instructions_micro-gloss_260026221_2305.pdf

Operating Manuals

Knowledge

Gloss Measurement

Gloss measurement is an important factor in quality control to guarantee a consistent and uniform gloss of any product. The visual perception is depending on the observer, illumination and viewing conditions as well as on material and product properties. In order to measure gloss objectively instrumental measurement is performed with a gloss meter. Dependent on the gloss level and the application different geometries and functions are needed. The following article reviews visual perception of gloss, measurement principle of a gloss meter, when to use which measurement geometry and gives practical hints for special applications and how to deal with limitations.

Guide for Reliable Gloss Data

Uniform and consistent gloss are an essential quality criterion for a variety of products. Therefore, gloss needs to be objectively measured. Only what can be objectively measured, can be controlled and can be optimized which is of importance in product development as well as in production control. Especially in case of multi-component products a uniform gloss is an expression of “high quality”. Variations in gloss look like something is wrong and the end-user will perceive it as a defect. Therefore, gloss limits and tolerances are defined based on application and customer expectations.

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