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  • Products
    • Gloss, Haze, DOI & Opacity
      • Glossmeters
        • Novo-Gloss Trio 20/60/85 Glossmeter
        • Novo-Gloss 60 Glossmeter
        • Novo-Gloss 45 Glossmeter
        • Novo-Gloss 20/60/85 Glossmeter with Haze to ASTM E430
      • Glossmeters for curved surfaces
        • Novo-Gloss Flex 60 Glossmeter
        • Rhopoint IQ Flex 20
        • Novo-Curve 4 Glossmeter
      • Gloss, Haze & DOI
        • Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss Haze DOI Meter
        • Rhopoint IQ 20/60 Gloss Haze DOI Meter
        • Concrete Clarity Meter (CCM)
      • Shade & Opacity
        • Novo-Shade Duo + Shade, Opacity & Cleanliness Meter
      • Calibration Tiles
        • Mirror Gloss Calibration Tiles
        • High Gloss Calibration Tiles (NMI)
        • Medium Gloss Calibration Tiles (100x100mm)
        • Medium Gloss Calibration Tiles (ISO 17025)
        • Medium Gloss Calibration Tiles (NMI)
        • Low Gloss Calibration Tiles (100x100mm)
        • Low Gloss Calibration Tiles (ISO 17025)
        • Low Gloss Calibration Tiles (NMI)
        • Specialist Calibration Tiles
    • Transparency Measurement
      • Rhopoint ID Imaging Transmission Appearance Meter
      • Rhopoint ID In-line Transparent Appearance Analysis
      • Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter
    • Liquid Coating Testing
      • Minimum Film Forming Temperature
        • MFFT 90 Minimum Film Forming Temperature Instrument
        • MFFT Chiller
      • Flow Measurement
        • AFNOR Viscosity Flow Cup
        • ASTM D1200 Viscosity Flow Cup
        • BS3900 (1971) Viscosity Flow Cup
        • DIN 53211 Viscosity Flow Cup
        • FRIKMAR Viscosity Flow Cup
        • ISO 2431 and ASTM D5125 Viscosity Flow Cup
        • Viscosity Flow Cup Stand
        • Calibration Oils
    • Packaging Test Instruments
      • Carton Crease Stiffness
        • Hanatek Crease & Board Stiffness Tester (CBT1)
        • Hanatek Carton Crease Proofer (CCP)
        • Hanatek Carton Force Analyser (CFA)
      • Universal Friction Tester (UFT)
      • Hanatek Rub & Abrasion Tester (RT4)
      • Hanatek Universal Sample Cutter (USC)
      • Hanatek Film Shrink Tester (FST)
      • Thickness Gauges
        • Hanatek Precision Thickness Gauge (FT3)
        • Hanatek Variable Force Precision Thickness Gauge (FT3-V)
        • Hanatek Precision Thickness Gauge (LAB)
    • Surface & Appearance Analysis
      • Aesthetixยฎ: The Ultimate Surface Finish Solutionโ€‹
      • Optimap3
      • New Rhopoint TAMS (Total Appearance Measurement System)
      • Rhopoint TAMSยฎ LG (Total Appearance Measurement System)
      • RoboTAMS โ€“ Automated Total Appearance Measurement System
  • Industries & Applications
  • Calibration & Servicing
  • Distributors
  • News
    • Latest Events
    • All Webinars
  • Help & Services
    • About us
      • UKAS/ISO 17025 Gloss Calibration
      • Rhopoint Group
        • Rhopoint Components
        • Rhopoint Instruments
          • Rhopoint Americas
        • Rhopoint Sourcing
    • Buying from Rhopoint
      • Purchasing Process & Currency
      • Delivery & Returns
      • Terms & Conditions
    • Calibration & Servicing
    • Distributor Login
    • Downloads / Videos
      • Product Brochure
      • Application Notes
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Abrasion on transparent materials
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Blister Packaging
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Clarifying Plastics
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Distance Related Haze
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Orange Peel in Film
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ PET Bottles
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Surface Roughness & Bulk Scatter
        • Novo-Curve 4 Application Notes โ€“ Gloss Measurement Of Moulded Plastic Parts
      • Datasheets
      • Product Manuals
      • Policies & Certificates
      • Software
      • Video Library
    • FAQs
      • Appearance Measurement
        • Gloss
          • Why measure gloss?
          • What is a glossmeter?
          • Examples of low gloss finishes include:
          • How is gloss measured?
          • Choosing the correct range for gloss measurement
          • Which industries measure gloss?
          • How do I select the right angle to measure the gloss of my surface?
          • How can I measure the gloss of curved surfaces?
          • How can I measure small surface areas?
          • How can I measure irregular surfaces using the Novo-Curve?
          • What gloss standard should I be using to measure gloss?
          • What is a gloss unit?
          • What difference in gloss units is visible to the human eye?
          • How to measure the gloss of transparent sheeted materials such as glass or plastic?
          • Why should I send my glossmeter for manufacturerโ€™s recalibration?
          • What does the calibration process involve?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Haze
          • What is reflection haze?
          • How can I measure reflection haze?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Measuring Shade & Opacity
          • What is the MFFT?
          • How can I check the MFFT is operating at the correct temperature?
          • Do I need to Calibrate the MFFT?
        • Minimum Film Forming Temperature
        • Novo-Gloss & Rhopoint IQ Troubleshooting
          • How often should I calibrate the instrument?
          • How often should I return my instrument to manufacturer for calibration?
          • Can I use my instrument when it is one year past the last certified date?
          • How do I reset the last certified date?
          • How do I clean my calibration tile?
          • How do I know when my calibration tile needs replacing?
          • Do I need to send my instrument and tile for calibration or just tile?
          • My instrument wonโ€™t switch on
          • I get an error message when I calibrate my instrument
          • My instrument readings vary too much
          • My instrument always reads the same
          • My instrument is displaying an error
          • My instrument is stuck in a measurement loop
          • My instrument shuts down after taking a measurement
          • Buttons are not responding or pressing themselves
          • What are the differences between Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Lite and Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Advanced?
        • Orange Peel & DOI
          • What is orange peel?
          • How is orange peel measured?
          • What is DOI? (Distinctness of Image)
          • How is DOI (Distinctness of Image) measured?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Rhopoint IQ Flex Measurement Advice
          • How often should I recalibrate the IQ Flex?
          • How do I calibrate my instrument when using a custom adaptor?
          • How can I overcome errors in reading due to operator poor positioning?
          • When should I use a custom adaptor?
          • ISO2813 recommends surfaces measuring mid to low gloss finishes using 60 and 85 deg.
          • Should I use the measuring head connected directly to the instrument?
          • When do I use the curved part adaptor?
          • Why should I use a custom adaptor?
        • RSpec
          • What is RSpec?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Why buy an IQ, not a Glossmeter?
          • Why buy a Rhopoint IQ, not a gloss meter?
          • Why is it not enough to measure only gloss?
          • What is gloss and how is it measured?
          • What is haze and how is it measured?
          • What is orange peel and DOI and how is it measured?
          • Why use RIQ instead of DOI?
          • Sample Flatness Compensation and Measuring Reflected Image Quality (RIQ) with the Rhopoint IQ
          • What is RSpec?
          • Additional information on the Rhopoint IQ
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Why Buy an ID not a Haze meter or Haze-Clarity meter?
          • Rhopoint ID measurements correspond more closely to visual assessment
          • The Rhopoint ID Haze and Sharpness fully describes the transmission appearance of plastics, glass and liquids
          • Rhopoint ID Haze measurements are closely correlated with ASTM D1003 Haze
          • The Rhopoint ID provides a better defined, more flexible measurement of Haze
          • The Rhopoint ID Transmittance (Visible transmittance) is a much more relevant measurement than Traditional Hazemeter Transmittance (Total Transmittance)
          • The Rhopoint ID measures Haze and Sharpness in a single measurement
          • The Rhopoint ID quantifies directionality
          • The ID measures small parts
          • The ID measures non-flat parts
          • The Rhopoint ID has live live view helps locate a measurement area
          • You canโ€™t drop samples (or paperclips) into a Rhopoint ID
          • The Rhopoint ID platen is sealed and can be used with liquids
          • Rhopoint ID measurement images help people understand appearance & quality
          • Rhopoint ID software makes report writing easy
          • Rhopoint IDs are networkable.
          • Flexible measurement for multiple applications
          • ID measurement is ready for industry 4.0/in-line measurement
          • The Rhopoint ID represents the cutting edge of measurement technology
          • The Rhopoint ID has a much smaller footprint than a conventional instrument
          • The Rhopoint ID is incredibly good value for money
          • The ID is great at measuring abraded TABER abraded samples
      • Packaging Material Testing
        • Board Stiffness & Crease Resistance
          • Who Measures Board Stiffness and Crease Resistance?
          • Why is board stiffness testing and crease resistance testing important?
          • How is board stiffness and crease resistance measured?
          • Manual or Fully Automated Testing
          • Interpreting Crease and Board Stiffness Rests
        • Durability & Abrasion Testing
          • Durability and Abrasion Testing
        • Film & Precision Thickness Measurement
          • Why is Film Thickness Important?
          • Who Measures Film Thickness?
          • Using A Film Thickness Gauge
          • Precision Thickness Measurement
          • How does the FT3 achieve high precision?
          • Why do different applications have different measurement parameters?
          • Standards of Conformity
        • Slip & Friction
          • Who measures slip/friction?
          • What is slip/friction?
          • How is Coefficient of Friction measured (COF)?
          • How can Coefficient of Friction (COF) values relate to packaging speeds?
          • What parameters affect Coefficient of Friction (COF) values?
    • Forms & Feedback
      • Authorisation for instrument recycling / disposal
      • Customer Experience Feedback Form
      • Customer Experience Feedback
      • General Enquiry
      • Optimap Reader Activation
      • Register your new instrument
      • RMA request
      • Sample Testing Request
      • Technical Assistance Feedback
    • Configure your glossmeter
    • Remote Support
    • Try before you buy
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    Glossmeters
    Aesthetixยฎ: The Ultimate Surface Finish Solutionโ€‹
    Novo-Gloss 45 Glossmeter
    Novo-Gloss 60 Glossmeter
    Novo-Gloss Trio 20/60/85 Glossmeter
    Novo Gloss
    Novo-Gloss 20/60/85 Glossmeter with Haze to ASTM E430
    Glossmeters for Curved Surfaces
    Aesthetixยฎ: The Ultimate Surface Finish Solutionโ€‹
    Rhopoint Novo-Curve 4 Product Image with text
    Novo-Curve 4 Glossmeter
    NG Flex 60 Product
    Novo-Gloss Flex 60 Glossmeter
    IQ Flex 20
    Rhopoint IQ Flex 20
    Gloss, Haze & DOI
    Aesthetixยฎ: The Ultimate Surface Finish Solutionโ€‹
    IQ product
    Rhopoint IQ 20/60/85 Gloss Haze DOI Meter
    IQ product
    Rhopoint IQ 20/60 Gloss Haze DOI Meter
    IQ product
    Concrete Clarity Meter (CCM)
    Shade & Opacity
    Novo-Shade Duo+ Reflectometer
    Novo-Shade Duo + Shade, Opacity & Cleanliness Meter
    Calibration Tiles
    Calibration Tiles
    Specialist Calibration Tiles
    Rhopoint Gloss Calibration Tiles
    Square calibration tile 100x100mm
    Universal Gloss Calibration Tiles
    Transparency Measurement
    ID product
    Rhopoint ID Imaging Transmission Appearance Meter
    Rhopoint IDTX close up
    Rhopoint ID In-line Transparent Appearance Analysis
    Novo Haze TX
    Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter
    Minimum Film Forming Temperature
    MFFT
    MFFT 90 Minimum Film Forming Temperature Instrument
    MFFT Chiller
    MFFT Chiller
    Flow Measurement
    Flow cup afnor
    AFNOR Viscosity Flow Cup
    Flow cup astm iso
    ASTM D1200 Viscosity Flow Cup
    Flow cup bs3900
    BS3900 (1971) Viscosity Flow Cup
    Rhopoint Calibration Oils
    Calibration Oils
    Flow cup din
    DIN 53211 Viscosity Flow Cup
    Flow cup frikmar
    FRIKMAR Viscosity Flow Cup
    Flow cup astm iso
    ISO 2431 and ASTM D5125 Viscosity Flow Cup
    Flow cup stand
    Viscosity Flow Cup Stand
    Packaging Test Instruments
    Universal Friction Tester (UFT)
    RT4 product
    Hanatek Rub & Abrasion Tester (RT4)
    sample cutter for friction testing
    Hanatek Universal Sample Cutter (USC)
    Hanatek Film Shrink Tester (FST) - Product Image
    Hanatek Film Shrink Tester (FST)
    Carton Crease Stiffness
    CFA product
    Hanatek Carton Force Analyser (CFA)
    CBT1 product
    Hanatek Crease & Board Stiffness Tester (CBT1)
    CCP product
    Hanatek Carton Crease Proofer (CCP)
    Thickness Gauges
    FT3 product
    Hanatek Precision Thickness Gauge (FT3)
    FT3 Lab Product
    Hanatek Precision Thickness Gauge (LAB)
    FT3 Lab Product
    Hanatek Variable Force Precision Thickness Gauge (FT3-V)
    Surface Appearance Analysis
    Aesthetixยฎ: The Ultimate Surface Finish Solutionโ€‹
    Optimap 3 product
    Optimap3
    TAMS 4 TB
    New Rhopoint TAMS (Total Appearance Measurement System)
    Rhopoint TAMSยฎ LG (Total Appearance Measurement System)
    RoboTAMS product
    RoboTAMS โ€“ Automated Total Appearance Measurement System
  • Industries & Applications
  • Calibration & Servicing
  • Distributors
  • News
    • Latest Events
    • All Webinars
  • Help & Services
    • About us
      • UKAS/ISO 17025 Gloss Calibration
      • Rhopoint Group
        • Rhopoint Components
        • Rhopoint Instruments
          • Rhopoint Americas
        • Rhopoint Sourcing
    • Buying from Rhopoint
      • Purchasing Process & Currency
      • Delivery & Returns
      • Terms & Conditions
    • Calibration & Servicing
    • Distributor Login
    • Downloads / Videos
      • Product Brochure
      • Application Notes
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Abrasion on transparent materials
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Blister Packaging
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Clarifying Plastics
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Distance Related Haze
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Orange Peel in Film
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ PET Bottles
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Surface Roughness & Bulk Scatter
        • Novo-Curve 4 Application Notes โ€“ Gloss Measurement Of Moulded Plastic Parts
      • Datasheets
      • Product Manuals
      • Policies & Certificates
      • Software
      • Video Library
    • FAQs
      • Appearance Measurement
        • Gloss
          • Why measure gloss?
          • What is a glossmeter?
          • Examples of low gloss finishes include:
          • How is gloss measured?
          • Choosing the correct range for gloss measurement
          • Which industries measure gloss?
          • How do I select the right angle to measure the gloss of my surface?
          • How can I measure the gloss of curved surfaces?
          • How can I measure small surface areas?
          • How can I measure irregular surfaces using the Novo-Curve?
          • What gloss standard should I be using to measure gloss?
          • What is a gloss unit?
          • What difference in gloss units is visible to the human eye?
          • How to measure the gloss of transparent sheeted materials such as glass or plastic?
          • Why should I send my glossmeter for manufacturerโ€™s recalibration?
          • What does the calibration process involve?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Haze
          • What is reflection haze?
          • How can I measure reflection haze?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Measuring Shade & Opacity
          • What is the MFFT?
          • How can I check the MFFT is operating at the correct temperature?
          • Do I need to Calibrate the MFFT?
        • Minimum Film Forming Temperature
        • Novo-Gloss & Rhopoint IQ Troubleshooting
          • How often should I calibrate the instrument?
          • How often should I return my instrument to manufacturer for calibration?
          • Can I use my instrument when it is one year past the last certified date?
          • How do I reset the last certified date?
          • How do I clean my calibration tile?
          • How do I know when my calibration tile needs replacing?
          • Do I need to send my instrument and tile for calibration or just tile?
          • My instrument wonโ€™t switch on
          • I get an error message when I calibrate my instrument
          • My instrument readings vary too much
          • My instrument always reads the same
          • My instrument is displaying an error
          • My instrument is stuck in a measurement loop
          • My instrument shuts down after taking a measurement
          • Buttons are not responding or pressing themselves
          • What are the differences between Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Lite and Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Advanced?
        • Orange Peel & DOI
          • What is orange peel?
          • How is orange peel measured?
          • What is DOI? (Distinctness of Image)
          • How is DOI (Distinctness of Image) measured?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Rhopoint IQ Flex Measurement Advice
          • How often should I recalibrate the IQ Flex?
          • How do I calibrate my instrument when using a custom adaptor?
          • How can I overcome errors in reading due to operator poor positioning?
          • When should I use a custom adaptor?
          • ISO2813 recommends surfaces measuring mid to low gloss finishes using 60 and 85 deg.
          • Should I use the measuring head connected directly to the instrument?
          • When do I use the curved part adaptor?
          • Why should I use a custom adaptor?
        • RSpec
          • What is RSpec?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Why buy an IQ, not a Glossmeter?
          • Why buy a Rhopoint IQ, not a gloss meter?
          • Why is it not enough to measure only gloss?
          • What is gloss and how is it measured?
          • What is haze and how is it measured?
          • What is orange peel and DOI and how is it measured?
          • Why use RIQ instead of DOI?
          • Sample Flatness Compensation and Measuring Reflected Image Quality (RIQ) with the Rhopoint IQ
          • What is RSpec?
          • Additional information on the Rhopoint IQ
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Why Buy an ID not a Haze meter or Haze-Clarity meter?
          • Rhopoint ID measurements correspond more closely to visual assessment
          • The Rhopoint ID Haze and Sharpness fully describes the transmission appearance of plastics, glass and liquids
          • Rhopoint ID Haze measurements are closely correlated with ASTM D1003 Haze
          • The Rhopoint ID provides a better defined, more flexible measurement of Haze
          • The Rhopoint ID Transmittance (Visible transmittance) is a much more relevant measurement than Traditional Hazemeter Transmittance (Total Transmittance)
          • The Rhopoint ID measures Haze and Sharpness in a single measurement
          • The Rhopoint ID quantifies directionality
          • The ID measures small parts
          • The ID measures non-flat parts
          • The Rhopoint ID has live live view helps locate a measurement area
          • You canโ€™t drop samples (or paperclips) into a Rhopoint ID
          • The Rhopoint ID platen is sealed and can be used with liquids
          • Rhopoint ID measurement images help people understand appearance & quality
          • Rhopoint ID software makes report writing easy
          • Rhopoint IDs are networkable.
          • Flexible measurement for multiple applications
          • ID measurement is ready for industry 4.0/in-line measurement
          • The Rhopoint ID represents the cutting edge of measurement technology
          • The Rhopoint ID has a much smaller footprint than a conventional instrument
          • The Rhopoint ID is incredibly good value for money
          • The ID is great at measuring abraded TABER abraded samples
      • Packaging Material Testing
        • Board Stiffness & Crease Resistance
          • Who Measures Board Stiffness and Crease Resistance?
          • Why is board stiffness testing and crease resistance testing important?
          • How is board stiffness and crease resistance measured?
          • Manual or Fully Automated Testing
          • Interpreting Crease and Board Stiffness Rests
        • Durability & Abrasion Testing
          • Durability and Abrasion Testing
        • Film & Precision Thickness Measurement
          • Why is Film Thickness Important?
          • Who Measures Film Thickness?
          • Using A Film Thickness Gauge
          • Precision Thickness Measurement
          • How does the FT3 achieve high precision?
          • Why do different applications have different measurement parameters?
          • Standards of Conformity
        • Slip & Friction
          • Who measures slip/friction?
          • What is slip/friction?
          • How is Coefficient of Friction measured (COF)?
          • How can Coefficient of Friction (COF) values relate to packaging speeds?
          • What parameters affect Coefficient of Friction (COF) values?
    • Forms & Feedback
      • Authorisation for instrument recycling / disposal
      • Customer Experience Feedback Form
      • Customer Experience Feedback
      • General Enquiry
      • Optimap Reader Activation
      • Register your new instrument
      • RMA request
      • Sample Testing Request
      • Technical Assistance Feedback
    • Configure your glossmeter
    • Remote Support
    • Try before you buy
  • Contact Us
  • News
    • Latest Events
    • All Webinars
  • Help & Services
    • About us
      • UKAS/ISO 17025 Gloss Calibration
      • Rhopoint Group
        • Rhopoint Components
        • Rhopoint Instruments
          • Rhopoint Americas
        • Rhopoint Sourcing
    • Buying from Rhopoint
      • Purchasing Process & Currency
      • Delivery & Returns
      • Terms & Conditions
    • Calibration & Servicing
    • Distributor Login
    • Downloads / Videos
      • Product Brochure
      • Application Notes
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Abrasion on transparent materials
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Blister Packaging
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Clarifying Plastics
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Distance Related Haze
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Orange Peel in Film
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ PET Bottles
        • Rhopoint ID Application Notes โ€“ Surface Roughness & Bulk Scatter
        • Novo-Curve 4 Application Notes โ€“ Gloss Measurement Of Moulded Plastic Parts
      • Datasheets
      • Product Manuals
      • Policies & Certificates
      • Software
      • Video Library
    • FAQs
      • Appearance Measurement
        • Gloss
          • Why measure gloss?
          • What is a glossmeter?
          • Examples of low gloss finishes include:
          • How is gloss measured?
          • Choosing the correct range for gloss measurement
          • Which industries measure gloss?
          • How do I select the right angle to measure the gloss of my surface?
          • How can I measure the gloss of curved surfaces?
          • How can I measure small surface areas?
          • How can I measure irregular surfaces using the Novo-Curve?
          • What gloss standard should I be using to measure gloss?
          • What is a gloss unit?
          • What difference in gloss units is visible to the human eye?
          • How to measure the gloss of transparent sheeted materials such as glass or plastic?
          • Why should I send my glossmeter for manufacturerโ€™s recalibration?
          • What does the calibration process involve?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Haze
          • What is reflection haze?
          • How can I measure reflection haze?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Measuring Shade & Opacity
          • What is the MFFT?
          • How can I check the MFFT is operating at the correct temperature?
          • Do I need to Calibrate the MFFT?
        • Minimum Film Forming Temperature
        • Novo-Gloss & Rhopoint IQ Troubleshooting
          • How often should I calibrate the instrument?
          • How often should I return my instrument to manufacturer for calibration?
          • Can I use my instrument when it is one year past the last certified date?
          • How do I reset the last certified date?
          • How do I clean my calibration tile?
          • How do I know when my calibration tile needs replacing?
          • Do I need to send my instrument and tile for calibration or just tile?
          • My instrument wonโ€™t switch on
          • I get an error message when I calibrate my instrument
          • My instrument readings vary too much
          • My instrument always reads the same
          • My instrument is displaying an error
          • My instrument is stuck in a measurement loop
          • My instrument shuts down after taking a measurement
          • Buttons are not responding or pressing themselves
          • What are the differences between Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Lite and Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Advanced?
        • Orange Peel & DOI
          • What is orange peel?
          • How is orange peel measured?
          • What is DOI? (Distinctness of Image)
          • How is DOI (Distinctness of Image) measured?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Rhopoint IQ Flex Measurement Advice
          • How often should I recalibrate the IQ Flex?
          • How do I calibrate my instrument when using a custom adaptor?
          • How can I overcome errors in reading due to operator poor positioning?
          • When should I use a custom adaptor?
          • ISO2813 recommends surfaces measuring mid to low gloss finishes using 60 and 85 deg.
          • Should I use the measuring head connected directly to the instrument?
          • When do I use the curved part adaptor?
          • Why should I use a custom adaptor?
        • RSpec
          • What is RSpec?
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Why buy an IQ, not a Glossmeter?
          • Why buy a Rhopoint IQ, not a gloss meter?
          • Why is it not enough to measure only gloss?
          • What is gloss and how is it measured?
          • What is haze and how is it measured?
          • What is orange peel and DOI and how is it measured?
          • Why use RIQ instead of DOI?
          • Sample Flatness Compensation and Measuring Reflected Image Quality (RIQ) with the Rhopoint IQ
          • What is RSpec?
          • Additional information on the Rhopoint IQ
          • Rhopoint glossmeter comparison table
        • Why Buy an ID not a Haze meter or Haze-Clarity meter?
          • Rhopoint ID measurements correspond more closely to visual assessment
          • The Rhopoint ID Haze and Sharpness fully describes the transmission appearance of plastics, glass and liquids
          • Rhopoint ID Haze measurements are closely correlated with ASTM D1003 Haze
          • The Rhopoint ID provides a better defined, more flexible measurement of Haze
          • The Rhopoint ID Transmittance (Visible transmittance) is a much more relevant measurement than Traditional Hazemeter Transmittance (Total Transmittance)
          • The Rhopoint ID measures Haze and Sharpness in a single measurement
          • The Rhopoint ID quantifies directionality
          • The ID measures small parts
          • The ID measures non-flat parts
          • The Rhopoint ID has live live view helps locate a measurement area
          • You canโ€™t drop samples (or paperclips) into a Rhopoint ID
          • The Rhopoint ID platen is sealed and can be used with liquids
          • Rhopoint ID measurement images help people understand appearance & quality
          • Rhopoint ID software makes report writing easy
          • Rhopoint IDs are networkable.
          • Flexible measurement for multiple applications
          • ID measurement is ready for industry 4.0/in-line measurement
          • The Rhopoint ID represents the cutting edge of measurement technology
          • The Rhopoint ID has a much smaller footprint than a conventional instrument
          • The Rhopoint ID is incredibly good value for money
          • The ID is great at measuring abraded TABER abraded samples
      • Packaging Material Testing
        • Board Stiffness & Crease Resistance
          • Who Measures Board Stiffness and Crease Resistance?
          • Why is board stiffness testing and crease resistance testing important?
          • How is board stiffness and crease resistance measured?
          • Manual or Fully Automated Testing
          • Interpreting Crease and Board Stiffness Rests
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          • Durability and Abrasion Testing
        • Film & Precision Thickness Measurement
          • Why is Film Thickness Important?
          • Who Measures Film Thickness?
          • Using A Film Thickness Gauge
          • Precision Thickness Measurement
          • How does the FT3 achieve high precision?
          • Why do different applications have different measurement parameters?
          • Standards of Conformity
        • Slip & Friction
          • Who measures slip/friction?
          • What is slip/friction?
          • How is Coefficient of Friction measured (COF)?
          • How can Coefficient of Friction (COF) values relate to packaging speeds?
          • What parameters affect Coefficient of Friction (COF) values?
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Queensway Avenue South,
St. Leonards-on-Sea,
East Sussex,
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