Gloss Measurement

Gloss is an important aspect of coating fininsh. In order to allow comparison of measurement values an international standard was established. To identify a difference over the complete range from matt to high gloss, 3 geometries are used; 20°, 60° and 85° measured perpendicular to the surface being inspected.

Gloss Range	60° Value	Angle Of Geometry to use
Low Gloss	less than 10	85° Geometry
Semi Gloss	10 - 70	60° Geometry
High Gloss	greater than 70	20° Geometry

 

In addition there are industry specific applications for 45° and 75° geometries which are indicated below

 

	45°	20°	60°	85°	75°
Industrial Applications	Ceramics	Coating Finishes, Plastics, etc,			Paper, Printing, etc.

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