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 Increasingly, specifications and standards require an assessment of gloss. Gloss measurement is necessary to monitor the uniformity, compatibility, or possibly the deterioration of any protective gloss finish.
Using the 4 adjustable posts and the small measurement area, the Elcometer 400 is perhaps the only glossmeter designed specifically for measuring curved surfaces, small components and complex shapes.
Continuous reading mode allows the rapid assessment of finish variation. Measures a whole range of products and designs - including:
- Paint finish
- Wood varnish
- Automobile parts - trim, steering wheel, dashboard
- Plastics - window frames, drinks bottles
- Glazed ceramics
- Frosted glass ... and much, much more
The Elcometer 400 Novo-CurveT is a bench top instrument and parts to be measured are placed over the central aperture. A positioning system allows repeatable measurements. Statistical analysis is available at the touch of a button and results may be downloaded to a PC via an RS232 interface.
The Elcometer 400 Novo-CurveT measures over an area approximately 3% of the size of that utilised by a standard glossmeter.
This instrument is designed to store and average up to 199 readings, so it is possible to "average" a larger area and by using a suitable sample population, it is possible to obtain representative results by statistical analysis.
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Gloss Measurement
Gloss is an important aspect of coating fininsh. In order to allow comparison of measurement values an international standard was established. To identify a difference over the complete range from matt to high gloss, 3 geometries are used; 20°, 60° and 85° measured perpendicular to the surface being inspected.
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| Gloss Range |
60° Value |
Angle Of Geometry to use |
| Low Gloss |
less than 10 |
85° Geometry |
| Semi Gloss |
10 - 70 |
60° Geometry |
| High Gloss |
greater than 70 |
20° Geometry |
| In addition there are industry specific applications for 45° and 75° geometries which are indicated below |
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45° |
20° |
60° |
85° |
75° |
| Industrial Applications |
Ceramics |
Coating Finishes, Plastics, etc, |
Paper, Printing, etc. |
| Geometry |
60° with auto-ranging - for measurements over the entire Gloss Range - matt to mirror |
| Dimensions |
260 x 220 x 100mm (10 x 8.5 x 4") |
| Weight |
2.5kg (5.5lb) |
| Memory |
199 readings |
| Interface |
RS232 |
| Power Supply |
110-120V AC or 220-240V AC |
| Measurement Area |
2 x 2mm (0.8 x 0.8") |
| Model |
Description |
Part Number |
| Elcometer 400 |
Elcometer 400 Novo-CurveT |
J400----1 |
| Please select the appropriate mains power lead from the list below to be supplied with the Elcometer 400 Novo-Curve™ |
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UK 240V |
EURO 220V |
US 110V |
| Accessories |
Novo-CurveT Mains Power Lead |
T40016566 |
T40016565 |
T40016567 |
Data Sheet
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