Gloss Meters
What is a gloss meter?
Gloss meters measure specular reflection or gloss of a surface (Specular reflection describes how a reflective surface such as a mirror reflects light waves from its surface). Specular reflection is directly related to the ratio of incident light (the light that falls on an object) and reflected light (the light that bounces off an object) and is the basis for standardizing and measuring gloss values.
How does a gloss meter work?
The instrument shines a light on the surface and determines the amount of reflected light. There are different models depending on the type of surface measured and the angle of illumination (this is the angle at which light falls on the object).
A gloss meter will be able to overcome the challenges in measurement presented by haze and orange peel (an uneven surface texture) to gain an accurate gloss reading.
How do you measure gloss?
A gloss reading uses the measurement scale Gloss Units (GU) to record the gloss level. The higher the number, the more gloss, whereas a lower number would be closer to a matt finish. Read our ‘What is gloss and how do you measure it?‘ Blog for more information.
Numerous International Standards define the methodology and technical specifications of gloss meters for measurement on different types of materials, paints, and plastics. The precision Instruments sold by Konica Minolta Sensing keep in line with these standards. We have a wide range of learning materials, including a webinar on measuring surface appearance and a white paper analyzing the main standard of gloss measurement to help you learn more.
If you would like some advice on which type of gloss meter best meets your needs, then contact us to speak to one of our specialist team today.
Novo-Gloss Flex 60 Gloss-meter
Measure the gloss of small surface areas, surfaces with curvature and hard to reach surfaces. This gloss-meter is Ideally suited to low gloss finishes
The Uni Gloss 60A is the successor of the Uni Gloss 60Plus. An affordable Gloss Meter with a 60 degree measuring angle and high measurement accuracy at low gloss levels.
The Multi Gloss 268A is the successor to the Multi Gloss 268Plus. This portable and compact gloss meter consisting of three measuring angles (20°, 60°, 85°), each in accordance with DIN, ISO, ASTM, and JIS Z norms.
The Rhopoint IQ-S is an innovative goniophotometer that provides key measures of surface appearance, gloss, haze and RIQ for detecting surface defects.
The Rhopoint IQ FLEX Glossmeter with external measurement head has been established as the reference instrument for measuring reflective appearance of paint and coatings.