TQC SHEEN GL0010 Solo Gloss Gloss Meter

Description
Brought to you by TQC Sheen, our specialist paint testing brand the glossmeter was developed to accurately measure the gloss levels of flat surfaces to international standards.

The perception of a surface’s appearance is significantly shaped by the amount of light reflecting specularly from it. This aspect is just as crucial for inspection as color. Gloss itself is based on the interaction and reflection of light and the physical characteristics of a surface.

In an economy where production efficiency is key, quality remains all-important and there’s no room for error. However, to reduce costs, production is moving all over the planet. If you need to safeguard quality, then high-end inspection instruments are crucial to maintain consumer confidence.

This is where our industry-leading glossmeters come in! They’re ideal for gloss testing any level flat surface – from paper to paint, plastic or wood.

Glossmeter testing options
There are two models of industry-leading glossmeters in our portfolio – the SoloGloss® and the PolyGloss®. Both of our precision gloss testing devices offer you fast and accurate gloss level readings.

The SoloGloss® is our single-angle gloss tester. It’s suitable for most applications and is preferred for measurements in the semi-gloss range. The light source and the detector are positioned under an angle of 60° of the surface to be measured. (This item is also included in the Qualicoat kit.)

The PolyGloss® is our most advanced gloss tester. It’s a triple angle measurement device that inspects across the entire gloss spectrum from angles of 20°, 60° and 85°. For the most reliable gloss measurements on high gloss surfaces the 20° angle is ideal. When inspecting low gloss levels with high diffuse reflection, or matt surfaces, the 85° angle suits best.

Multi-angles for different applications
It is common practice to use a 60° angle glossmeter for almost every application. However, ISO 2813 advises to use the following geometries to obtain improved differentiation on high-gloss or low-gloss surfaces:
• 20° measuring angle for high-gloss surfaces where a 60° glossmeter typically indicates values higher than 70 GU.
• 85° measuring angle for low-gloss surfaces where a 60° glossmeter typically indicates values lower than 10 GU.
• The reported gloss value should always mention the measurement angle used.

Features & Benefits
Memory for 100.000 gloss readings (max 10 batches)
Adjustable gloss limits with visual and acoustic alarm
LCD color display with wide viewing angle
Easy-to-use, menu-driven interface
Features stable LED-light source
USB-C port for quick data transfer to PC
Calibration gloss standard integrated in protective cradle
Ideal Finish analysis software download
Protective carry case
Microfiber cleaning towel
Calibration certificate

Specifications
SKU:
Applications: Appearance Testing
Materials: Inks and Coatings
Operational:
Calibration standard: Integrated tile in cradle
Display: LCD color display
Light source: Low drift LED light source
Power source: 2x AA alkaline batteries
Batches: max 10
Readings per batch: max 10.000, independent of number of angles
Total max Readings: 100.000 readings with time stamp
Scan function: Yes
Statistics: Min. / Max. / Avg. / Std.dev / number of measurements
Security: Password protection
Software: TQC Sheen Ideal Finish Analysis
Dimensions:
Size: 90 x 140 x 45 mm / 3,54 x 5,551 x 1,7 in (h x w x d)
Mass: 398 g
Measurement:
Orifice size: 10 x 50 mm / 0,4 x 2,0 in
Spot size: » 5 x 5 mm / 0,2 x 0,2 in @ 20˚ » 20 x 9 mm / 0,8 x 0,35 in @ 60˚ » 40 x 9 mm / 1,5 x 0,35 in @ 85˚
Measurement speed: 60 measurements per minute
Angles: 1 single or 3 angles consecutively
Power saver option: user selectable
Units: Gloss Units (GU)
Resolutions: 0,1 GU (0-100GU) to 1GU (>100GU)

Scope Of Supply
TQC Sheen Glossmeter:
• 2 AA type batteries
• Plastic carrying case
• Screwdriver for battery compartment
• TQC Sheen Ideal Finish Analysis
• software is downloadable
• Micro fibre cleaning towel
• USB cable
• Calibration certificate