Paper Gloss Meter

Product Description

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Gloss Meter have different kinds of measurement angles. Generally, 20 used for High Gloss Materials, 60 used for Medium Gloss Materials, 85 used for Low Gloss Materials. Two additional angles are used for other materials. An angle of 45 is specified for the measurement of ceramics, films, textiles and anodised aluminium, whilst 75 is specified for paper and printed materials.

In accordance with international standard ASTMD523, ASTMD1455, ASTMC346, ASTMC584, ASTMD2457, DIN ENISO2813, DIN67530, ENISO7668, JISZ8741, MFT30064, TAPPIT480, GB9754, GB/T13891, GB7706 and GB8807. Its technical parameters conform with JJG696-2002.

• Accurate measurement, good repetitiveness.
• Automatic calibration. Small in size, easy to carry.
• Intelligent design, rapid measurement.
• Able to store 254 groups of measurements.
• Uses USB, Bluetooth data output.
• Built-in lithium ion rechargeable battery.
• Backlight display, suitable for low light environment.

The 75 degree glossmeter is used primarily for the paper and vinyl producing industries.

For the paper industry several standards for gloss measurement exist, the most common ones are issued by the German DIN (Deutsches Institut Normung) and the American TAPPI (Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry).

The specular gloss of paper and paperboard at 75 degrees (15 from the plane of paper). This method is suitable for low to moderate-gloss coated and uncoated papers as well as for most ink films on paper or paperboard. The standard describes the technical requirements for a corresponding gloss meter.

ASTM D1223 1998 :Test method for specular gloss of paper and paperboard at 75.

TAPPI T480 OM-90 1990 (USA)  :Specular gloss of paper and paperboard at 75

JIS - Z8142 1993 (Japan) :Testing method for 75 specular gloss