Gloss and Appearance Measurement Instruments

Measure the gloss value of the surface of an object and/or analyse the perceptual quality of the appearance with our gloss and appearance meters. 

Control of gloss on a surface or coating is a significant factor in achieving a finish that is perceived as high quality. Traceable data measured either with a robust process or machine vision system can eliminate subjective approval processes, help improve product quality and reduce rejects.

Traditional glossmeters measure at one or more of three industry standard angles: 20, 60 and 85 degrees, dependent on the level of gloss. However modern instruments are able to provide additional data about the surface which provides more useful data and an assessment of the surface closer to how a human eye sees. For example, it is possible for a surface to have a high and consistent gloss level but a large structure defect like orange peel, so whilst a pass on the gloss value alone, the surface finish would still be considered poor by a human observer.

To learn more about these parallel surface appearance characteristics and how they are quantified you can read our short resource IQ Parameters Explained.