A Gloss Meter for Small or Rounded Pieces

People assume that there does not exist a method to measure gloss on smaller pieces or components. Normally a gloss meter will require a piece that is flat and is no smaller than 0.75" in size. In fact there is one gloss meter that can measure down to 2mm x 2mm. This gloss meter is called the Novo-Curve. This low cost gloss meter is a table top version and has a footswitch for two handed operation.

It measures using the standard 60 degree gloss angle geometry used for most products like paint, plastic, printing, etc.

The Novo Curve also has an optional

cylinder jig that can be purchased to hold a round piece securely in place perfectly positioned over the measurement port.

This Novo Curve special gloss meter can be seen on www.imbotec.com/products/328/

For the Cylindrical Jig, you can see it at www.imbotec.com/products/331/

Happy Hunting.

Very soon you will be able to also get it from www.gloss-meters.com

GLOSS Measurement

I was looking for a blog or useful information on the subject of gloss measurement and gloss meters (also known as glossmeters) and could not find one. So here is my attempt at starting one.

Pretty much most industries that create a product have gloss on it. It could be from military binoculars where you want to gloss to a piano or a mirror where you want the highest gloss. Just look at printers, they use a variety of terms to verbally describe gloss to their business card customers. Continuing with printers, they also have different papers or cardstock. Terms such as lustre (which is really matte), glossy or even metallic can be heard of. Inks also have their gloss effect. Makers of paints and plastic components also have gloss issues.

Each manufacturer or industry has their own set of rules or guidelines if they are lucky. Many actually do not and do this visually.

I have set up some answers to many questions I have been asked and I have also included a list of standards from associations around the world on these two websites for your information. If you are interested on learning more follow these two links.

1. http://www.gloss-meters.com/GlossIntro.html
2. Gloss Introduction or Gloss Primer

If you have questions or suggestions, please email me.