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The Stargloss Glossmeter is essential where an aesthetic appearance of the coating finish is required and to ensure uniformity of the surface finish.
The gloss value is determined by directing a light, which has a similar wavelength to the human eye, at the test surface and measuring the amount of specular reflection. Gloss is measured with angles of 60° and 20°. The 60° angle is universal for all applications. The 20° angle gives improved differentiation of measurement on high-gloss coatings above 70 gloss units.
Haze measurement is required where high-gloss surfaces have a low reflection contrast. The Haze measurement is the difference between readings taken with the 20° and 60° angles, complying with International Standard ASTM D4039. The Stargloss will automatically calculate the Haze reading.
The Haze function is only available on combined 60°/20° models
Small and portable, the Stargloss is one of the most advanced Gloss Meters available. By using tungsten halogen lamps and optical filters the light source has a similar spectro-response to the human eye, giving true human photo-optic performance, which is essential for ensuring exact compliance to International Standards. Optical bench accuracy and stability are obtained by the optics being set in a precision-engineered aluminium block.
Available in models of Standard and Top. All functions are easily accessible through a menu-driven back-lit display.
STANDARD MODELS
CALIBRATION: Calibrate on the supplied Gloss Standard or any other value Gloss Standard.
STATISTICS: Continually shows Mean, Number of Readings, Max / Min, Coefficient of Variation and Standard Deviation.
HI/LO LIMITS: Pass and fail with audible and visual alarm.
TOP MODELS
all the functions of the Standard Model plus the following:
BATCHING: Measurements that are taken can be stored into batches which incorporate batch number, unique job number, and date and time. You can also go back to previous batches and look at the statistics and add or cancel readings from previous batches.
DOWNLOAD: Allows all measurements, statistics and out-of-limit readings to be downloaded to a computer either by batch number or job number into Microsoft Word or Excel. Your company name can appear on every download if required.
Complies with International Standards:
ISO 2813, ISO 7668, BS 6161-12, BS 3900-D5, ASTM D 523, ASTM D 1455, ASTM D 584, ASTM D4039, DIN 67530, AS 1580-602.2 and ECCA T2.
Calibration Certificates with traceability to BAM (for the Stargloss and Tile) and PAT Certiicate (for the Recharger) are an optional extra. The Certificates are supplied in a paper format and are available online through the Calibration Portal (under Browse Categories) on this website. The Calibration Portal will list all your equipment that is calibrated by Paint Test Equipment, showing the renewal dates and allowing Calibration Certificates to be viewed at any time.
All models are supplied in an Industrial Foam-Filled Carrying Case with Gloss Tile and Recharger. Top Models also come with USB Download Cable and Download Software.
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