In manufacturing, printing, coating,
plastic, textile dyeing... controlling surface gloss is an important factor to
ensure quality and aesthetics. The Linshang LS190 - LS197 Gloss Meter set is a
powerful helper to measure & evaluate gloss accurately, quickly. The
Linshang gloss meter series ranging from LS190 to LS197 includes the following
models: LS190, LS192, LS193, LS195, LS196 and LS197. Each machine differs in
measuring angle, GU scale, measuring spot size/minimum sample area, accuracy
and QC/PC software mode.
QUICK SUMMARY
• Low–medium gloss materials, budget:
LS190 (60°, 0–200 GU, Chinese standard grade “Grade 2”).
• Similar to LS190 but higher precision
(Grade 1): LS195 (60°, 0–200 GU).
• High gloss materials (metal, plating,
mirror) at 60°: LS192 or LS196 (60°, up to 1000 GU).
• Small/curved parts (plastic parts,
jewelry…): LS193 (micro aperture 1.5×3 mm; minimum sample 3×6 mm).
• Measures full gloss range according
to standard (20°/60°/85°) & super glossy material: LS197 (3 angles, up to
2000 GU at 20°).
DETAILS OF EACH MODEL
1) Linshang LS190 (cost-effective)
• Measuring angle: 60°
• Measuring range: 0–200 GU
• Measuring point: 9×15 mm; minimum
sample: 20×10 mm
• Resolution / repeatability: 1 GU;
repeatability ±1 GU (0–120 GU)
• Standards: ISO2813, ASTM D523, DIN
67530; accuracy meets Grade 2 JJG 696.
• Features: “set-and-read” measurement,
QC mode, PC software (USB).
• Suitable applications: QC of
paint/coating, printing, leather, wood, stone, metal when the gloss range does
not exceed 200 GU and low cost is required.
2) Linshang LS195 (cost-effective,
Grade 1)
• Measuring angle: 60°
• Measuring range: 0–200 GU
• Measuring point: 9×15 mm; minimum
sample: 20×10 mm
• Resolution / repeatability: 0.1 GU;
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU)
• Standards: ISO2813, ASTM D523, DIN
67530; meets Grade 1 JJG 696.
• Features: Fast QC mode, PC software,
temperature compensation.
• Applications: replace LS191 for
woodworking, printing, and automotive painting in gloss ranges ≤200 GU but
requiring high accuracy.
3) Linshang LS192 (60° wide range)
• Measuring angle: 60°
• Measuring range: 0–1000 GU
• Measuring spot: 9×15 mm; minimum
sample: 20×10 mm
• Resolution / repeatability: 0.1 GU;
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU), ±0.2% (120–1000 GU)
• Standard: ISO2813/ASTM D523/DIN
67530; Grade 1 JJG 696.
• Features: QC mode, PC software,
temperature compensation.
• Application: high gloss materials
such as metals, plated surfaces, ceramic tiles, polished stone; comparable to
BYK at 60°.
4) Linshang LS193 (mini aperture)
• Measuring angle: 60°
• Measuring range: 0–1000 GU
• Aperture/measuring point: 1.5×3 mm;
minimum sample: 3×6 mm
• Resolution/repeat: 0.1 GU;
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU), ±0.2% (120–1000 GU)
• Standard: Same as LS192; Grade 1.
• Features: Optimized for small
parts/curved edges, QC mode, PC software.
• Applications: small plastic parts,
curved edges, jewelry, narrow painted parts, hard-to-reach samples.
5) Linshang LS196 (60° wide range,
“basic” design)
• Measuring angle: 60°
• Measuring range: 0–1000 GU
• Measuring spot: 9×15 mm; minimum
sample: 20×10 mm
• Resolution / repeatability: 0.1 GU;
repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU), ±0.2% (120–1000 GU)
• Standard: Grade 1; with QC mode,
USB/PC.
• Application: similar to LS192 for
high gloss materials, choose according to style/cost and battery
specification/size.
6) Linshang LS197 (multi-angle
20°/60°/85°, range 2000 GU)
• Simultaneous measurement angle: 20° /
60° / 85°
• Measurement range: 20°: 0–2000 GU;
60°: 0–1000 GU; 85°: 0–160 GU
• Projection area: 20° 9×9 mm; 60° 9×15
mm; 85° 5×38 mm; minimum sample: 57×10 mm
• Resolution / repeatability: 0.1 GU;
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU), ±0.2% (120–2000 GU)
• Standards: ISO2813/ASTM D523/DIN
67530; Grade 1; QC mode; PC software.
• Applications: lab/QC calibration by
angle (20° for very glossy surfaces; 60° general purpose; 85° for matte
surfaces), high-end products requiring comprehensive data retrieval.
SUGGESTIONS :
• Industrial paint, woodwork, printing,
leather – moderate gloss (≤200 GU): LS195 (Grade 1 accuracy preferred)
or LS190 (economical).
• Industrial paint, woodwork, printing,
leather – medium gloss (≤200 GU): LS195 (prefers Grade 1 accuracy) or
LS190 (economical).
• Automotive, metal/plating, high gloss
stone (≥200 GU): LS192 or LS196 (60°, up to 1000 GU).
• Small details/curves: LS193
thanks to 1.5×3 mm aperture.
• Measuring according to the standard
of all 3 angles or super gloss surfaces: LS197 (20°/60°/85°, up to 2000
GU).