Gloss - Haze - Opacity - MFFT

Product Details:

The Novo-Gloss 60° glossmeter is suitable for measuring gloss in most applications from matt to high gloss finishes.
This high specification handheld glossmeter is suitable for use in many environments including laboratory and production areas and is the ideal choice for general gloss measurements of a variety of substrates and industry sectors including paints and coatings.

• Ultra-fast measurement time
• Time and date stamped results
• Automatic tile detection for faster calibration
• Full on-board statistics
• Graphical trend analysis of results for simple reporting.
• Easy Batching – User definable batch size and names for more efficient measurement of multiple samples
• Software-free data transfer of measurements and batches
• Direct data input via Bluetooth – transmit each measured reading directly into
• Microsoft Excel or other programs
• Pass / Fail for easy identification of non-conformances
• Auto-ranging, suitable for measuring matt to mirror finishes
• Compliant to major international standards such as ASTM D523, ISO 2813, ASTM D2457
• Calibrate to any standard (from low gloss to mirror finish)

Product Details:

• Designed specifically to measure the gloss of surfaces that cannot be measured using traditional glossmeters, the novo-gloss flex 60 glossmeter combines the functionality and reporting of an advanced glossmeter with an ultra lightweight remote measuring head.

• The Novo-Gloss Flex 60 has been designed specifically to measure low gloss surfaces. It features an additional measuring scale with a resolution 10 times greater than standard glossmeters.

  This increased resolution gives a far superior level of control of surface finish.

  The Novo-Gloss Flex 60 complies to ISO 2813 and measurements made with the instrument are compatible with traditional glossmeters complying to these standards.

• Measures small footprint areas at 60 degrees
• Measure curved and hard to reach surfaces
• On board statistics, Bluetooth and USB data transfer
• Enhanced accuracy measurement of low gloss finishes

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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.

20/60/85 Glossmeter is supplied with standards calibrated and certified according to ISO 17025 UKAS

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A versatile solution for reflectometry measurement

The Novo-Shade Duo+ is a portable 45/0° reflectometer that can be used to assess either the shade of a surface (a simple indication of colour based on lightness/darkness) or calculate the opacity of a coating, plastic film or paper sample. By measuring using 45/0°, the Novo- Shade Duo+ measures the colour of a surface and not the specular reflectance (gloss).

·         Measure opacity (hiding power)

·         Measures shade on grayscale

·         Suitable for measuring coatings or plastic films

Shade mode

To measure the shade of a coating simply place the instrument on the surface of the sample to be measured and press the centre button. The value is displayed on the screen. The shade measurement is based on a greyscale value where black has a value of zero and white is the value of the calibration standard included with the instrument. 

To measure the opacity of a coating, it must be drawn down on a Leneta-type opacity chart at the required film weight and allowed to fully dry. To measure the opacity of plastic film, paper, textile or any other semi-opaque material, the sample to be measured should be placed over a black and white test bed, a Leneta-type chart is also suggested.

To measure cleanliness, clear tape is used to collect debris from the surface under test. This is then stuck to any suitable white substrate along with a sample of tape that is perfectly clean.

The instrument is controlled by pressing the relevant touch sensitive buttons. Functionality is dependent on which operating mode the instrument is in.

The Pass/Fail setup screen is used to enable/disable on-screen pass/fail indication and set min/max tolerancing for easy identification and reporting of non-confomances.

20,000+ readings per charge. The instrument is rechargeable via USB/PC or mains.

USB connection to a computer instantly recognises the device as a drive location which facilitates the quick transfer of files using Windows File Explorer or similar software.

• Full colour easy to read screen
• Adjustable brightness
• 5 button touch sensitive interface

• All aluminium construction – enclosure, optics, standard holder
• Integrated calibration holder with in-position detector for error-free calibration

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An accurate MFFT value allows the formulation of products that cure correctly under specified application conditions.

The Rhopoint Minimum Film Forming Temperature Bar (MFFT) is used to determine the minimum film forming temperature and white point in paint and coatings such as water based coatings, polymer dispersions, synthetic latexes and emulsion.

The MFFT also tests adhesives temperature optimisation in such areas as coalescence of water-borne adhesives and minimum temperature for epoxy resin cure.

• Determines the MFFT (minimum film forming temperature) of latex, emulsions and adhesives
• Easy to use touch screen programme control
• Nickel plated copper platen with an electronically imposed temperature gradient
• Optional results printer for printing date and time stamped MFFT results
• -10˚C to 90˚C operation

Additional Information:

• Item Code: MFFT

Product Details:

• 20/60 gloss meter for matt to mirror finishes
• Haze and DOI measurement to ASTM E430
• To ensure accurate and reliable results, the Rhopoint IQ 20/60 Gloss Haze DOI Meter is supplied with standards calibrated and certified according to ISO 17025 UKAS

Glossmeters are usually used to measure the “shininess” of a surface but are not sensitive to common effects which reduce appearance quality.

IQ GLOSS measurements are fully compatible with existing Novo-Gloss and Micro-TRI-gloss results.

Dualgloss 20/60° versions are for maximum accuracy and resolution in all gloss applications.

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Multiple aspects of surface appearance contribute to how the quality of a surface is perceived. Consumers subconsciously observe the glossiness, colour, translucency and texture of surfaces when judging the aesthetic appeal of a product.

Product aesthetics is a major factor in driving consumer purchase. Designers and manufacturers invest significant resources in optimizing materials and processes for maximum consumer appeal.

Aesthetix® uses cutting-edge measurement technology* to quantify overall surface appearance with the closest correlation to human perception.