Overview
The AELAB GM-06 60° Gloss Meter is a portable digital instrument engineered for quantitative surface gloss measurement across metallic and non-metallic materials. Utilizing standardized 60-degree optical geometry, the AELAB GM-06 delivers accurate and repeatable gloss units for laboratory testing, industrial inspection, and production quality control.
Designed in accordance with international gloss measurement standards, the AELAB GM-06 gloss meter integrates automatic calibration, data memorization, and digital signal processing to ensure reliable surface analysis in coatings, printing, construction materials, and polished finishes.
⚙️ Design & Construction
The AELAB GM-06 gloss meter features a compact handheld main unit connected to an external optical probe. The enclosure is engineered for durability and portability, with an ergonomic button layout and a backlit LCD display for operation in low-light environments. The optical measurement system stabilizes incident and reflected light geometry at 60° to ensure consistent gloss evaluation.
🔬 Working Principle / Testing Method
The AELAB GM-06 performs surface gloss measurement by projecting a controlled light beam onto the test surface at a fixed 60° angle. The reflected light intensity is detected by the optical sensor and converted into gloss units through internal calibration algorithms compliant with ASTM, ISO, DIN, and JIS standards.
💡 Key Advantages
- Measures surface gloss using standardized 60° geometry
- Delivers ±1.0 GU measurement accuracy with ±0.5 GU repeatability
- Supports automatic calibration for measurement stability
- Stores up to 254 groups of gloss measurement data
- Backlit LCD display improves readability in low-light conditions
- Compact design enables portable field and laboratory testing
🔗 Connectivity & Integration
The AELAB GM-06 gloss meter supports USB and RS-232 data output for connection to a personal computer. Optional Bluetooth data adapters with software enable wireless data transmission, facilitating digital reporting, quality documentation, and GLP-aligned data management.
🧪 Testing Applications
The AELAB GM-06 60° gloss meter is widely applied in surface gloss measurement for paint and ink quality control, stone and tile evaluation, floor maintenance inspection, printed material assessment, plastic and paper testing, ceramic surfaces, and polished metal analysis.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
The AELAB GM-06 conforms to international standards including ASTM D523, ASTM D1455, ASTM C346, ASTM C584, ASTM D2457, DIN EN ISO 2813, DIN 67530, ISO 7668, JIS Z8741, GB 9754, GB/T 13891, GB 7706, and GB 8807. Technical parameters comply with JJG 696-2002, supporting ISO-aligned quality assurance and traceable calibration procedures.