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ANALYSIS
Guide for Reliable Gloss Data Edited by BYK-Gardner GmbH Geretsried, Germany
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niform and consistent gloss are an essential quality criterion
the end-user will perceive it as a defect. Therefore, gloss limits
for a variety of products. Therefore, gloss needs to be
and tolerances are defined based on application and customer
objectively measured. Only what can be objectively measured,
expectations.
can be controlled and can be optimized which is of importance in
The technical performance of the gloss meter used to objectively
product development as well as in production control. Especially in
measure gloss is essential to obtain reliable data. Therefore,
case of multi-component products a uniform gloss is an expression
BYK-Gardner glossmeters are developed with focus on excellent
of “high quality”. Variations in gloss look like something is wrong and
technical performance under any circumstances.
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N. 83 - SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023 - international PAINT&COATING magazine