{"id":6515,"date":"2020-02-21T01:59:11","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T06:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us?post_type=industries&#038;p=6515"},"modified":"2025-10-27T06:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T10:56:13","slug":"plastics-color-control","status":"publish","type":"industries","link":"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/industries\/plastics-color-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;6519&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; override_padding=&#8221;yes&#8221; h_padding=&#8221;2&#8243; top_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; expand_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; back_color=&#8221;color-f9f9f9&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582271503128{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;sidebar-industries&#8221;][vc_widget_sidebar sidebar_id=&#8221;sidebar-industries&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582263329053{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=&#8221;0&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;3&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582261861279{padding-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; gutter_size=&#8221;2&#8243; overlay_alpha=&#8221;50&#8243; shift_x=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y=&#8221;0&#8243; shift_y_down=&#8221;0&#8243; z_index=&#8221;0&#8243; medium_width=&#8221;0&#8243; mobile_width=&#8221;0&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582261891517{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=&#8221;h1&#8243; text_size=&#8221;h3&#8243; separator_color=&#8221;yes&#8221; separator=&#8221;yes&#8221;]Plastics Industry Solutions[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;text-block&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;698726&#8243;]Color is one of the most important factors in the quality of recycled polymers and one of the key elements considered by manufacturers committed to using recycled materials in their products. Ensuring consistency and accuracy in color measurement is key.<\/p>\n<p>From raw material to final product, Konica Minolta offers high-performance instruments, software, and controlled lighting solutions used to formulate colors and meet color quality standards for the plastics industry. These solutions allow users to accurately evaluate, reproduce, and control the color and appearance of opaque, transparent, and translucent samples in a more streamlined process internally and throughout the supply chain. In addition to reducing the amount of rejects and waste, users can optimize energy, time, and money for peak efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The sorting process is a critical step in recycling. Better sorting accuracy means separating different material grades better, resulting in higher value recovery.\u00a0 Hyperspectral cameras can accurately and reliably differentiate materials based on their chemical composition. They measure and analyze the spectrum of light reflected from or transmitted through the material. Hyperspectral cameras increase sorting accuracy by providing precise information on material type. The latest generation of hyperspectral cameras can increase the purity of recycled materials by close to 100 %. Increasing the purity of recycled plastic by even a few percent can double its value. Extracting more recyclable material also means we dispose of less waste in landfills.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fsensing.konicaminolta.us%2Fus%2Fcontact-us%2Frfq-form%2F&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;147858&#8243;]Contact Us[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;824631&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Key Uses for Color Measurement in Plastics Industry:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Injection Molding<\/strong> &#8211; <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Color measurement is crucial in the injection molding industry to confirm that molded parts consistently match design specifications and customer expectations, saving time on potential waste and\/or rework. This is especially important in industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, and packaging where precise and consistent color is essential for brand identity, functionality, and regulatory compliance, and allows for quicker development, approvals, and time to market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Extrusion<\/strong> &#8211; In the extrusion plastic market color measurement is essential<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"> to ensure consistent appearance and quality across continuous production runs. At-line color inspection allows for confidence in finished product, and reduces the chance for large amounts of scrap, by catching color inconsistencies during the process, not after. Industries such as building materials (e.g., vinyl siding, piping, etc.) automotive (e.g., trim, etc.), packaging (e.g., films, containers, etc.) and consumers goods rely on precise color control to meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Blow Molding<\/strong> &#8211; <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">To ensure uniform colors in hollow plastic products like bottles, containers, and consumer products, color measurements are vital. <\/span><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Industries such as food and beverage, personal care, household chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and recreational products depend on consistent color for brand recognition, product appeal, and compliance with industry standards. Use of a spectrophotometer allows manufacturers to assign objective, numerical values to parts with tight tolerances to achieve color constancy in final assembly, where additional parts may come from different suppliers. This drastically reduces approval time and waste while increases quality rates.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Masterbatch<\/strong> &#8211; <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Color measurement is critical in the masterbatch industry to guarantee highly accurate color formulation and consistency in color concentrates used for coloring plastics. Industries including automotive, building materials, and packaging rely on accurate color matching to maintain product quality and meet customer specifications across various plastic procession methods, as well as supply chains. A spectrophotometer allows masterbatches to create color recipes based on the best match to the target for color-critical samples using less colorants in a \u201ctrial and error\u201d method. Masterbatchers can also use a spectrophotometer to achieve a close color match with lower cost colorants to save money and determine a set percentage of recycled material to be used, thus achieving a level of sustainability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;337246&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Recommended Plastics Color Measurement Instruments<\/h3>\n<p>The following products are our most recommended for plastics measurement, our <a href=\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/contact-us\/rfq-form\/\">specialist team<\/a> can help to advise you on which product is best suited for your needs:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;171990&#8243;]<div class=\"pt-cv-wrapper\"><div class=\"pt-cv-view pt-cv-grid pt-cv-colsys pt-cv-same-height products-grid\" id=\"pt-cv-view-0e9f93fcn7\"><div data-id=\"pt-cv-page-1\" class=\"pt-cv-page\" 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width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_button border_width=&#8221;0&#8243; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fsensing.konicaminolta.us%2Fus%2Fcontact-us%2Frfq-form%2F&#8221; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;147858&#8243;]Contact Us[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;250382&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<p><strong>How to measure the color of plastic?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">To measure the color of plastic, a spectrophotometer analyses how the material reflects or transmits colored light from the presented sample across the visible spectrum. After calibrating the instrument, the plastic sample is placed against the measurement port, and color data (such as raw spectral data or tri-stimulus data, such as CIEL*a*b* values) is captured. This allows for objective, repeatable evaluation to ensure color consistency and quality control. The spectral data or tri-stimulus data attaches numerical data to the sample and allows for enhanced communication on or about the sample(s).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the ISO Standard for color measurement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The ISO Standard pertaining to color measurement with a spectrophotometer is ISO 11664-4. This was formerly CIE 15, which is sometimes still used for reference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How is plastic quality measured?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Plastic color quality is measured by comparing the sample\u2019s color values against a standard using a spectrophotometer, with the overall color difference quantified as \u0394E*. A lower \u0394E* indicates a closer match, ensuring consistency and visual quality across production batches and within the supply chain. As mentioned, \u0394E* is a total color difference metric developed using differences of the sample against a know target based on the CIEL*a*b* color space.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;109992&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/learning-center\/\">Resources<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>We have a wide range of resources looking at color measurement, here are some of the most popular:[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;26306&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;933499&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fsensing.konicaminolta.us%2Fus%2Flearning-center%2Fwhite-papers%2Fsteps-to-consistent-color-in-plastics%2F&#8221;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;590930&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/learning-center\/white-papers\/steps-to-consistent-color-in-plastics\/\"><b>Control Color Quality<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Learn how to be more efficient and save on costs through color consistency in our white paper[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image media=&#8221;26303&#8243; media_width_percent=&#8221;100&#8243; uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;199742&#8243; media_link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fsensing.konicaminolta.us%2Fus%2Fblog%2Fcolor-measurement-of-plastics-bottles-and-tops%2F&#8221;][vc_empty_space empty_h=&#8221;2&#8243;][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=&#8221;849517&#8243;]<a href=\"https:\/\/sensing.konicaminolta.us\/us\/blog\/color-measurement-of-plastics-bottles-and-tops\/\"><b>Achieve Consistent Packaging<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Packaging is key to the perception of your product. 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