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The Novo-Gloss Trio low cost glossmeter is ideal for gloss measurements of all surfaces and is suitable for matt to mirror gloss surfaces.
60° is referred to as the universal measurement angle and is the most commonly specified geometry in applications such as paints, coatings, plastics, automotive interiors and general manufacturing. It can be used as a basic gloss assessment for any surface
20° is the angle selected for high gloss applications such as paints and coatings, polished metals as it gives an improved resolution for high gloss finishes.
Gloss has been defined as ‘The attribute of surfaces that causes them to have a shiny or lustrous, metallic appearance’. The gloss of a surface can be greatly influenced by a number of factors. For example, the smoothness achieved during polishing, the amount and type of coating applied, or the quality of the substrate.
Manufacturers design their products to have maximum appeal: from highly reflective car body panels, to glossy magazine covers, or matt finish automotive interior trim.
This is especially noticeable where parts may be produced by different manufacturers or factories, but will be placed adjacent to one another, to create the finished product.
It is important therefore that gloss levels are achieved consistently on every product or across different batches of products.
Gloss can also be a measure of the quality of the surface, for instance a drop in the gloss of a coated surface may indicate problems with its cure, leading to other failures such as poor adhesion or lack of protection for the coated surface.
It is for these reasons that many manufacturing industries monitor the gloss of their products, from cars, printing and furniture to food, pharmaceuticals and consumer electronics.
ISO 2813 and ASTM D523 (the most commonly used standards) describe three measurement angles to measure gloss across all surfaces.
Gloss is measured in gloss units (GU) and is traceable to reference standards held at NIST (USA).
Single 60°, Single 45° and Trio 20/60/85° versions for maximum accuracy and resolution in all gloss applications.
The acute measurement angle of 20° gives improved resolution for high gloss surfaces. Surfaces that measure 70GU and above at the standard angle of 60° are often measured with this geometry.
All gloss levels can be measured using the standard measurement angle of 60°. This is used as the reference angle with the complimentary angles of 85° and 20° often used for low and high gloss levels respectively.
For improved resolution of low gloss a grazing angle of 85° is used to measure the surface. This angle is recommended for surfaces which measure less than 10GU when measured at 60°.
This angle also has a larger measurement spot which will average out differences in the gloss of textured or slightly uneven surfaces.
This measuring angle is in accordance with the ASTM D2457 standard for the gloss measurement of plastic films and solid plastic parts as well as according to the standard ASTM C346 for the gloss measurement of ceramics
To quantify haze, distinctness of image, reflected image quality and other surface texturing please consider the Rhopoint IQ.
Simultaneous measurement of all parameters in GU or % reflectivity, date and time stamped.
Displays full statistics for the readings in the current batch.
Graphical reporting for quick trend analysis.
Simultaneous measurement of all parameters in GU or % reflectivity, date and time stamped.
Pass / fail parameters can be defined for instant identification of non-conformances.
Automatic measurements at pre-defined intervals for easy checking of large surface areas.
User definable batch names and batch sizes for quicker and more efficient reporting.
From App / Software to PDF report
| Instrument Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Rechargeable lithium ion | |
| Operation Time | 17+ hours | |
| Readings per Charge | 20,000+ | |
| Memory | 8MB, 2,000 readings | |
| Operating Temperature | 15°C - 40°C (60°F - 104°F) | |
| Operating Humidty | Up to 85% (non condensing) | |
| Commodity Code | 9027 5000 | |
| Dimension & Weights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 65mm (H) x 140mm (W) x 50mm (D) | |
| Instrument Weight | 390g | |
| Packed Weight | 1.6kg | |
| Packed Dimensions | 110mm (H) x 280mm (W) x 220mm (D) | |
| Order Codes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Novo-Gloss 60 | A4000-008.2 | |
| Novo-Gloss Trio 20/60/85 | A4000-006.2 | |
| Novo-Gloss 45 | A4000-011.2 | |
| Mirror Gloss Calibration Standard | B6000-101.1 | |
| Included Accessories | ||
|---|---|---|
| Certificates: | Instrument calibration certificate ISO 17025 UKAS tile calibration certificate | |
| Cables: | USB data & mains cable Wrist strap | |
| USB Containing: | Instruction manual | |
| Calibration Tile | High gloss calibration tile with cleaning cloth | |
| Wrist Strap and Quick Start Guide | ||
| 20° Gloss | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 0 - 100 GU | 100 - 2000 GU | ||
| Repeatability | 0.2 GU | 0.2% | ||
| Reproducibility | 0.5 GU | 0.5% * | ||
| Resolution | 0.1 GU | |||
| Measurement Area | 6mm x 6.4mm | |||
| Standards | ISO 2813 | ASTM D523 | ISO 7668 | ASTM D2457 | DIN 67530 | JIS Z 8741 | |||
| 60° Gloss | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 0 - 10 GU | 10 - 100 GU | 100 - 1000 GU | |||
| Repeatability | 0.1 GU | 0.2 GU | 0.2% | |||
| Reproducibility | 0.2 GU | 0.5 GU | 0.5% * | |||
| Resolution | 0.1 GU | |||||
| Measurement Area | 6mm x 12mm | |||||
| Standards | ISO 2813 | ASTM D523 | ISO 7668 | ASTM D2457 | DIN 67530 | JIS Z 8741 | |||||
| 85° Gloss | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 0 - 100 GU | 100 - 199 GU | ||
| Repeatability | 0.2 GU | 0.2% | ||
| Reproducibility | 0.5 GU | 0.5% * | ||
| Resolution | 0.1 GU | |||
| Measurement Area | 4.4mm x 44mm | |||
| Standards | ISO 2813 | ASTM D523 | ISO 7668 | ASTM D2457 | DIN 67530 | JIS Z 8741 | |||
To ensure accurate and reliable results, Rhopoint Novo-Gloss Instruments are supplied with standards calibrated and certified according to ISO 17025 UKAS.
Free extended 2 year warranty: Requires registration at www.rhopointinstruments.com/help-services/forms-feedback/instrument-registration/ within 28 days of purchase. Without registration, 1 year standard warranty applies.
Guaranteed for the life of the instrument.
Fast and economic service via our global network of accredited calibration and service centres. Please visit www.rhopointinstruments.com/help-services/calibration-servicing/ for detailed information.
Gloss is an aspect of the visual perception of objects that is as important as colour when considering the psychological impact of products on a consumer.
It has been defined as ‘The attribute of surfaces that causes them to have shiny or lustrous, metallic appearance.’
The gloss of a surface can be greatly influenced by a number of factors, for example the smoothness achieved during polishing, the amount and type of coating applied or the quality of the substrate.
Selecting the correct angle for the application will optimise measurement accuracy. Three types of instruments are available on the market: 60° single angle instruments, a
The diagram above shows the same coating applied to two panels, the first has orange peel/waviness present due to the incorrect application setting on the
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