QIP Glossmeters

The QIP GlossMate and QIP GlossMaster gloss meters utilize the most advanced technology to ensure optimum accuracy and reproducibility. Conforming to all gloss standards, including ISO, JIS, DIN, ASTM, and TAPPI, the QIP line is ideal for any industrial application; paper, printing (packaging and commercial), plastics, paint, coating (conventional and UV), and ceramics.

QIP's GlossMate, available in five single angle geometries (20°, 45°, 60°, 75°, and 85°), and GlossMaster, a triple angle instrument (20°, 60° and 85° geometries), are engineered for consistent linearity, repeatability and long-term stability.

QIP GlossMate and GlossMaster Features:

• Compact (150 x 80 x 49 mm)
• Lightweight (460g)
• Portable (9V battery, WI low bat. indicator)
• Simple one button operation
• Dual-beam measurement system
• No warm-up time
• Storage for 400 measurements
• Averaging
• Pass/Fail function
• Data displayed instantly
• Built-in RS232 interface
• Statistical functions
• Auto power off after 3 minutes

QIP GlossMate and GlossMaster Benefits:

• Very handy
• Easily placed on any surface
• Can be used everywhere
• Quick and precise readings
• Excellent accuracy
• Always ready to go
• Recalls an entire production run
• Multiple measurements on single samples
• Programmable to custom specifications
• All angles displayed on GlossMaster
• Data feed to any computer
• Ideal for statistical process control
• Extends battery life

Specifications:
Power Consumption: 300mW single angle, 600mW multi angle
Light Source: Tungsten Lamp 5V 125mA
Measuring Range: 0.0-2,000 Gloss Units(GU) w/ automatic range selection
Accuracy: +/-1 GU
Reproducibility: 0.5 GU
Calibration: Automatic

QIP GlossMate is available in the following factory-set single angle geometries:
20 degrees for high gloss surfaces
45 degrees for ceramic surfaces
60 degrees for gloss surfaces (printing, packaging and publishing applications)
75 degrees for paper manufacturing 85 degrees for matte surfaces

• Models: EQP-QIP-GM20, EQP-QIP-GM45, EQP-QIP-GM60, EQP-QIP-GM75, EQP-QIP-GM85 & EQP-QIP-GM300