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Novo-Gloss Trio

3 angle gloss meter

Conforms to: BS EN ISO 2813; ASTM D523, ASTM D2457; DIN 67530; JIS 8741; ISO 7668

Novo-Gloss Trio
  • 20° - High gloss surfaces such as automotive paint finish, polished metals and plastics


  • 60° -  Universal gloss measurement angle for all applications


  • 85° - Matte surfaces such as automotive interiors, architectural paints and wood finishes


  • 20°/60°/85° - Measure or calibrate all three angles simultaneously

  • Incorporates the latest in opto-electronic technology
  • Battery life of 15,000 readings
  • Lifetime guarantee on the light source
  • No complex manuals or menu structure
  • Ultra-bright display
  • USB interface to your PC
  • Supplied with a calibration tile w/internal verification, but calibration on any standard is possible
  • Traceable calibration certificate is provided

Technical Data
Resolution: 0.1 GU
Repeatability: 0.1%
Reproduceability: 0.5%
Battery Life: 15,000+ readings
Languages: EN, FR, D, NL, ESP, IT, TK, or CZ

Continuous Read
Access gloss variations on a large surface in seconds
Novo Gloss Trio W/Case
 
Flexible Calibration
Calibrate on a standard that matches your sample for improved gloss control. Additional standards available from matte to mirror finish.
 
Statistical Analysis
Automatic calculation of batch statistics
 
USB Download of Data
Download your results to Novo-Soft for further analysis, reporting and storage

Novo Gloss Sample

Applications
  • Painted Surfaces - initial appearance and ageing
  • High Gloss Paints - QC in automobile manufacture
  • Plastics - moulded and extruded, e.g. auto trim, window frames, etc.
  • Stonemasonry - Polished marble and granite for floors, etc.
  • Waxes & Polishes - cars and tiled floors
  • Mirror Finish Metals - chromework and lobby decorations
  • Furniture - natural wood finish and varnishing
  • Metals - plated or grain finishPAPER - printing, roughness and quality
  • Ceramics - tiles, bathroom furniture, etc.
  • Food Processing - cheeses, glazing, etc.
  • Cosmetics - lip-gloss, nail varnish, etc.
  • Textiles - camouflage matte to shiny silk

Head Angle Operating Standards
Instruments can be configured to operate to a wide range of international standards
20° ISO 2813,  ASTM D 523, TAPPI T653 (20° only), BS 3900D5, DIN 67530, JIS Z 8741
60°
85°
45° BS 6161 Pt12, JIS Z 8741, ASTM C 346, ASTM D 2457
75° TAPPI T480, JIS Z 8741
Each instrument is supplied conforming to all the standards in regular text for the corresponding angle. Instruments conforming to the standards in italics are available on request. Standards may be mixed on multi-angle instruments

Calibration
All Novo-Gloss™ instruments are supplied with a certified calibration standard with a value near to the ideal 100 value and traceable to NRC/BAM. Calibration is a simple process, taking a matter of seconds, and a zero standard is also supplied.

In compliance with ISO 9000, standards should be re-calibrated annually, and checked for damage or degradation. This service is available on request.

Certified Gloss Standard Ranges
  • Low-gloss tile (approx. 10 GU @ 60°)
  • Medium-gloss tile (approx. 55 GU @ 60°)
  • High-gloss tile (approx. 93 G @ 60°)
  • Very high-gloss mirror tile (approx. 1830 GU @ 20°)

Novo-Gloss Trio
 
  • Integrated BAM traceable calibration standard
  • Calibration tile cleaning kit
  • Quick-start guide
  • USB cable
  • Protective instrument case
  • 4 x AA high power batteries
  • Novo-Soft™ QA software CD
  • Full instruction manual in PDF format
  • Screwdriver

Available Items - Literature
Prices subject to change    Prices listed in US dollars for domestic shipments within US, Canada, & Mexico only    Export orders require quotations - click here for a quote     For more info call us 1-800-762-2478 or 954-946-9454.
Item Number Item Prices
GL-213303 Novo-Gloss Trio 20/60/85 $3,095.00
GL-213533 Standard Replacement Trio Statistical Glossmeter (20/60/85°) 395.00
GL-213531 Standard Replacement Trio Zero Only w/standard holder 125.00
GL-213530 Standard Replacement Trio Zero foam insert only 15.00
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