Gloss measurement
Gloss is a visual impression that depends on the surface texture. The more direct light is reflected, the greater the impression of gloss.
A gloss meter measures the mirror reflection. The light intensity is registered over a small range of the reflection angle. The angle at which the light is incident is equal to the angle of reflection.
Gloss ranges – High gloss to matt gloss
In order to obtain a clear differentiation over the entire measuring range from high gloss to matt, three different measuring ranges were defined.
Definition of the gloss ranges
Matt gloss
- 60° value: <10
- To be measured with: 85° Geometry
Medium gloss
- 60° value: 10 to 70
- To be measured with: 60° Geometry
High gloss
- 60° value: >70
- To be measured with: 20° Geometry
Application of gloss measurement
Angles from matt gloss to high gloss and the corresponding standards.
ERICHSEN Gloss Meters
In the automotive sector in particular, many users are required to comply with varying specifications for gloss measurement. The handy and portable gloss meters in the PICOGLOSS series have been designed for easy mobile use and operate with the most commonly required, standard-compliant measuring angles of 20°, 60° and 85°, but also take into account the requirements that arise from testing practices that deviate from the standard.
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