Materials & polymer testing
Gloss meter
Shines a beam of light onto a surface at a fixed angle and measures how much is reflected in the mirror direction. The result is given in gloss units (GU), relative to a polished black glass standard.
- Paints & coatings
- Polymers & plastics
- Printing & packaging
- Automotive
- Furniture
- Cosmetics
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Each use
- Clean the calibration tile and aperture
- Standardise on the tile
- Check battery level
Monthly
- Inspect the tile for scratches or chips
- Check readings on a check tile and chart them
Annual
- Recalibration of the meter and recertification of the tile by the maker or an accredited lab
- Replace a damaged tile
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Gloss meter
- Gloss meters are low hazard. Avoid looking into the light source.
- Handle glass calibration tiles carefully; broken glass can cut.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Gloss meter in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.