Why measure gloss?
Gloss is an aspect of the visual perception of objects that is as important as colour when considering the psychological impact of products on a
Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter
- Quantify optical quality of transparent materials such as plastic films.
- Measure haze and total transmission according to ASTM D1003 (CIE C).
- Rhopoint ID Imaging Transmission Appearance Meter – Characterise the transparency of a material in a single measurement
Industries & Applications
- Packaging
- Plastics
- Sheeted Film
What is transmission haze?
The Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter quantifies the optical qualities of transparent materials. The two most important aspects are:
Transmission
The transmission is a measurement of the total amount of light that passes through a material that is influenced by absorption and reflective properties.
In the plastic film industry the transmission measurement is related to the opacity of the material and/or the hiding power of the applied coatings.
Transmission Haze
The transmission haze is a measurement of the light scattering characteristics of a material. Haze can be due to suspended particles or contaminants within a sample or fine surface texture & contamination.
Haze measurement can be used to quantify optical characteristics of plastics and packaging films.
In packaging applications hazy films may reduce a consumer’s quality perception as packed products can look cloudy and indistinct. For plastics with haze the visibility of the test material becomes more apparent and the contrast of viewed objects is reduced.
Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter
The Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter offers fast and accurate measurement of the optical quality of plastic films and other transparent materials.
This instrument measures total transmission and haze according to ASTM D1003 (CIE C), the most important standard used in most Quality Assurance (QA) applications.
Manufactured in direct response to industry requirements, the Novo-Haze TX is offered at huge savings compared to other instruments which contain additional superfluous test methods.
Uncompromising design, high quality materials and European manufacture make the Novo-Haze TX the ideal choice for any laboratory or QA environment.
User Interface
The instrument features an intuitive user friendly interface which minimises the test time and makes it an ideal choice for both Quality Control (QC) and Research & Development (R&D).
The touch sensitive interface makes it incredibly easy to use, with no complicated menu structures; all measurement functions are accessible from one screen.
Single touch button or the footswitch can be used to initiate single measurements or automatic measurement mode.
At the end of the test the percentage of haze and transmittance are shown on screen.
If multiple tests are performed, statistics for the batch will be displayed and can be printed to the results printer to keep with retained samples.
Applications
Plastic film
Glass
Instrument & Accessories
Also included:
- 1 x Haze checking standard, NPL traceable
- Calibration certificate
- 24V DC power supply with mains cable
- USB drive
Optional Extras
Specifications
| Instrument Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Light source | White light LED filtered for equivalence to CIE C luminosity function λ plus human photopic response | |
| Measurement area | 14mm ø | |
| Measurement range | 0 - 100% | |
| Geometry | 0° / diffuse | |
| Sample thickness | Maximum 3mm, standard instrument | |
| Measurement standards | Conforms to ASTM D1003 (CIE C) Verified to ISO 14782, ISO 13468-1, JIS K 7361 | |
| Memory | 10,000 results via USB stick (supplied) Internal memory: 99 results (for statistical analysis only) | |
| Power supply | 230V / 50Hz, 115V / 60Hz | |
| Operating conditions | Operating temperature: 15 to 40°C Storage temperature: 0 to 50°C | |
| Dimensions | 580mm (H) x 200mm (W) x 320mm (D) | |
| Packed dimensions | 720mm (H) x 440mm (W) x 320mm (D) | |
| Weight | 16kg | |
| Packed weight | 21.7kg | |
| Commodity code | 9027 5000 | |
| Order code | A3000-001 | |
| Haze | ||
|---|---|---|
| Repeatability | ±0.05 units SD | |
| Reproducibility | ±0.4 units SD | |
| Resolution | 0.01% | |
| Transmission | ||
|---|---|---|
| Repeatability | ±0.02 units SD | |
| Reproducibility | ±1.0 units SD | |
| Resolution | 0.01% | |
Free extended warranty
Free extended 2 year warranty: Requires registration at www.rhopointinstruments.com/help-services/forms-feedback/instrument-registration/ within 28 days of purchase. Without registration, 1 year standard warranty applies.
Calibration and service
Fast and economic service via our global network of accredited calibration and service centres. Please visit www.rhopointinstruments.com/help-services/calibration-servicing/ for detailed information.
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Datasheets
Manuals
Application Notes & White Papers
Answers to common questions about our instruments and measurements
What glossmeter do I need?
Identify the surface that you wish to measure. Is it a flat surface? If so, it can be measured with a traditonal glossmeter. Curved surfaces
What is RSpec?
RSpec is the peak reflectance measured over a very narrow angular band in the specular direction (+/-) 0.0991º. RSpec is very sensitive to any texture
