What happens when the gloss levels are not up to the benchmark level? It’s
really to understand that the end user end up buying a product that is not of fine
quality. This is the simple way for you to understand why glossmeters are really needed. But do you think that simply making
use of one can help you? No, they are to be used in the specified angles. Also,
there are different types of configurations that are available based on the
surface the gloss is measured. The low gloss configuration of 85 degree is used
for improved resolution. When the products have gloss that are less than 10
gloss units. A larger measurement spot is used.
The universal measurement gloss is 60 degree, and is used as the reference angle for all the products. For the high
gloss surfaces, the 20 degree glossmeters are used. This is because accurate
measurement is offered by them. This angle has high sensitivity and haze
effects can be dealt with. In the industries that deal with ceramics and films,
the glossmeters of 45 degree is used. The 75 degree glossmeter is used in the
industries that deal with paper and vinyl. Based on the needs, the right
instrument has to be chosen.
