A gloss meter is an instrument used to measure the gloss of a material's surface, mainly used to evaluate the finish and reflective properties of the material surface. Depending on the measuring principle, the scope of application and the functional characteristics, gloss meters can be divided into several types. The following are common types of gloss meters and their characteristics.
1.Angle gloss meter, angle gloss meter is one of the most common types of gloss meter, according to the different measurement angles can be divided into different specifications such as ° and 60°. This glossmeter determines the gloss of a surface by shining a beam of light onto the surface of the material and measuring the intensity of the reflected beam. Different angles of gloss meters are suitable for different types of materials, such as 20° for high gloss surfaces, 45° for general gloss surfaces, and 60° for low gloss surfaces.
2.Multi-angle gloss meter, multi-angle gloss meter can measure the reflected light from multiple angles at the same time to obtain more comprehensive surface gloss information. This gloss meter usually includes multiple measurement angles such as ° and 85°, which can more accurately evaluate the gloss change at different angles, and is suitable for materials with complex surface structures or multi-layer coatings.
3.Portable gloss meter, portable gloss meter has the characteristics of small size, light weight, easy operation, etc., suitable for gloss measurement in the field or mobile laboratory. This gloss meter is typically based on the angular measuring principle and is able to measure the surface gloss of various types of materials quickly and accurately, and can be recorded and transmitted via built-in storage and data transfer functions.
4.Digital gloss meter, digital gloss meter uses digital technology, with high resolution, high precision and easy to operate. Typically equipped with a digital display and operator interface, this gloss meter provides a visual display of measurement results and data processing functions, making it suitable for precision measurement and quality control work where gloss is critical.
5.Gloss Meter, Gloss Meter is a gloss inspection system with integrated automatic control and data acquisition functions, which can be installed directly on the production line for real-time monitoring and control. This gloss meter can realize the best monitoring and adjustment of product gloss in the automatic production process, and improve production efficiency and product quality.
6.Handheld gloss meter, handheld gloss meter is a lightweight, easy-to-carry gloss measurement device, suitable for field investigation, field inspection, laboratory testing and other scenarios. This gloss meter is usually based on the angle measuring principle, which is able to quickly and accurately measure the surface gloss of various types of materials and is highly portable and operable.
In summary, there are many different types of gloss meters, each with its own specific scope of application and benefits. When selecting and using gloss meters, reasonable choices should be made according to actual application needs and measurement requirements to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement results.