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what is the glossmeter?
2017-10-14 16:08:50

What is the Glossmeter?


Glossmeter is an instrument which is use to test the specular reflection gloss of a surface.High-precision glossmeter is divided into high gloss, medium gloss and low gloss three types according to the angle.

Glossmeter work pinciple: The light source passes the lens into a parallel or slightly converging light beam toward the surface of the paint film.The reflected light is then subjected to the convergence of the lens.The physical light is evaluated by the absorption of the live light bar.


The glossmeter is simple to operate,you need to select the appropriate standard gloss calibration board to calibtate the machine before testing the sample!


Glossmeter is widely used in chemical raw materials, paint manufacturing, aerospace industry, automobile industry, shipbuilding industry, electronics industry, electrical industry, IT communications and other supporting special measuring instruments. The unit of gloss is ‘GU’


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