A glossmeter (also gloss meter) is an instrument which is used to measure specular reflection gloss of a surface. Gloss is determined by projecting a beam of light at a fixed intensity and angle onto a surface and measuring the amount of reflected light at an equal but opposite angle.
There are a number of different geometries available for gloss measurement, each being dependent on the type of surface to be measured. For non-metals such as coatings and plastics the amount of reflected light increases with a greater angle of illumination, as some of the light penetrates the surface material and is absorbed into it or diffusely scattered from it depending on its colour. Metals have a much higher reflection and are therefore less angularly dependent.
Many international technical standards are available that define the method of use and specifications for different types of glossmeter used on various types of materials including paint, ceramics, paper, metals and plastics. Many industries use glossmeters in their quality control to measure the gloss of products to ensure consistency in their manufacturing processes. The automotive industry is a major user of the glossmeter, with applications extending from the factory floor to the repair shop.
Model | TG 60 | TG 268 |
The TG 60 is an entry-level handheld semi-gloss meter with a high end specification. The ergonomic design, flexibility and intuitive touch screen technology makes the TG 60 equal in sophistication to any handheld semi-gloss meter on the market. Using the standard reference angle of 60° the TG 60 is the ideal choice for general gloss measurements
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The TG 268 is a cost-effective handheld gloss meter with a high-end specification. The ergonomic design, flexibility and intuitive touch screen technology makes the TG 268 equal in sophistication to any handheld gloss meter on the market. The meter comes with the ability to select 20°, 60° and 85° measurement angles and the choice of multiple measuring modes making it ideal for quality control in the production process of many industries.
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Technical Data
Model | TG 60 | TG 268 |
Colour Type | Opaque | Opaque |
Repeatability | ± 1.5 % | ± 1.2 % |
Display | TFT 3.5 inch, capacitive touch screen | TFT 3.5 inch, capacitive touch screen |
Interfaces | USB RS 232 |
USB RS 232 |
Measurement Range | 0 - 10 gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.1 gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.2 gloss units 10 - 100 gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.2 gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.5 gloss units 100 - 300 gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.2% gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.5% gloss units |
0 - 10 gloss units, repeatability ± 0.1 gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.2 gloss units 10 - 100 gloss units, repeatability ± 0.2 gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.5 gloss units 100 - 2000 gloss units, repeatability ± 0.2% gloss units, reproducibility ± 0.5% gloss units |
Measuring Angle | 60° | 20° / 60° / 85° |
Measuring Area | 9 x 15 | 20°: 10 x10 ; 60°: 9 x15 ; 85°: 5 x 3 |
Measuring Range | 0 - 300 GU | 20°: 0 - 2000 GU ; 60°: 0 - 1000 GU ; 85°: 0 - 160 GU |
Division Value | 0.1 GU | 0.1 GU |
Internal Storage | Basic Mode: 1000 | Basic Mode: 1000 ; Statistical Mode: 5000 ; Continuous Mode: 5000 |
Measurement Time | 0.5 s | 1.0 s |
Power Supply | 3200 mAh Li-ion Battery | 3200 mAh Li-ion Battery |
Battery Life Time | > 1000 times (within 8 hours) | > 1000 times (within 8 hours) |
Portability | Portable | Portable |
Environmental Conditions | Operating Temperature 0-40 °C (32 104 °F) ; Humidity < 85 % relative humidity, non condensing | Operating Temperature 0-40 °C (32 104 °F) ; Humidity < 85 % relative humidity, non condensing |
Stock Conditions | Storage Temperature -20-50 °C (-4-122 °F) | Storage Temperature -20-50 °C (-4-122 °F) |
Languages User Interface | English | English |
Dimensions | 160 x 90 x 75 mm | 160 x 90 x 75 mm |