IGT Gloss Meter G60

Standard delivery time: 48 hours

Article number: 555.060

The IGT Gloss Meter G60 is a handheld device to measure gloss values under a 60° angle, ISO 2813 specifies the method of determining gloss. In accordance with ASTM D2457 and ASTM D523.

Each individual device comes with a holder that includes a calibration tile, used as working standard, and a USB stick with software to import the test results into Excel.

The G75 (555.075) is a version for the 75° TAPPI method.

The IGT Gloss Meter G268 (555.268) is able to do measurements in 3 different angles in one measurement. All three angles can be selected simultaneously but a measurement in just one or two angles is also possible.

The devices can be used to measure the gloss of:
• Coatings and polished surfaces.
• Printed and unprinted matter such as paper, board, plastic, foils etc. according to ISO 12647.
• Decorative materials such as marble, granite etc.
• Materials such as plastic, wood ware, ceramic etc

Detailed test descriptions to make test prints for gloss measurement can be found in the IGT W-leaflets.

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Features

The IGT Gloss Meter G60 is designed and manufactured in accordance with ISO 2813, ASTM D2457 and ASTM D523. The IGT G75 is designed and manufactured with reference to TAPPI T480 om-2009 and ISO 8254-1.

The IGT Gloss Meter G268-F2 is designed and manufactured according to ISO 2813 and is also compatible with the standards of ASTM D523 and ASTM D2457.

The IGT G75 uses a converging beam and is used to measure the specular gloss of paper and paperboard at 75°. It is especially suitable for low- to moderate-gloss, coated and uncoated papers and low- to moderate-gloss ink films. The device is easy to operate and an excellent tool for small and medium enterprises in the graphic arts and printing industry. The IGT Gloss Meter G268 is able to do measurements in 3 different angles: 20°, 60° and 85°.

  • Small, stable and light weight
  • Simple to use
  • Single cell
  • Easy to operate
  • AA size alkaline or rechargeable battery
  • The G75 and G268 come with software and can easily be connected to a PC
  • Comes with holder which contains a calibration tile

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