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BYK-Gardner – Complete QC Solutions for Testing Paints and Coatings
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Next generation of smart-chart software BYK-Gardner has launched the next generation of the smart-chart software, encompassing BYK-mac i, cloud-runner, wave-scan and now additionally the new micro-gloss. New features have been added: - Data Export to Excel using Pivot Function - allows fast customization of data to be exported to Excel - Data Analysis using multiple Databases - Manual Input of additional parameters and scales such as film thickness
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- New color and appearance scales based on customer studies. A complete product range of spectrophotometers for solid colors and effect colors will be displayed: The spectro-guide family for solid color control and the BYK-mac i family (Fig. 1) for multi-angle color and effect measurement. All models are available with different aperture sizes and / or accessories to measure small parts as well as powdery or wet material.
Viscometers In the wide range of testing instruments of physical properties, BYK-Gardner is introducing a complete new line of byko-visc Rotational Viscometers. Viscosity is an important property for QC testing in a wide variety of industries. BYK-Gardner aims to make QC testing of viscosity simple and compatible worldwide. The new byko-visc line of rotational viscometers operate with high performance at competitive prices. This new line consists of Basic, Advanced and Premium series (Fig. 2), which enables you to purchase the functionality that you need. Additionally, each series is available in low viscosity, medium viscosity and high viscosity models. For unusual and more complicated applications, accessories are also available: Low Viscosity Adapter, Small Sample Adapter, ThermoChamber Accessory, and byko-visc Helio Stand. The byko-visc models have a user 2 calibration feature to allow for re-calibration of the viscometer. There is no need to return the viscometer to BYK-Gardner for calibration. Figure 2: Byko-visc Advanced.
N. 44 - MARCH/APRIL 2017 - international PAINT&COATING magazine
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In the appearance product range, the new micro1 gloss Family with color display and the new smart Figure 1: BYK-mac i. communication with smartchart chart software allows fast data transfer, easy graphical and statistical data presentation and an instant QC report. The new family member, micro-gloss XS with its ultra-small port (2x4 mm) guarantees reliable gloss measurement of small parts. The new microgloss family offers the same high accuracy under even harshest circumstances (10°C – 40°C) as its predecessor – the unsurpassed industry standard. A range of accessories is also available to measure powder or wet draw-downs.
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YK-Gardner offers complete QC and Process Control solutions for evaluating color, appearance and physical properties. It’s part of Altana and a direct subsidiary of BYK-Chemie, the leader for paint and plastic additives. At the ECS 2017 the following new products and highlights were presented.