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Gloss measurement according to DIN EN ISO 2813

Using the reflectometer, we measure the gloss of your coating at 20, 60 and 85 degrees, in accordance with standards and in a manner that allows for comparison with specifications and during goods receipt.
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Measuring gloss using a reflectometer

Gloss measurement

  • Accredited testing laboratory (ISO 17025)
  • Measuring angles of 20, 60 and 85 degrees
  • Result in units of brilliance
ASTM D523 DIN EN ISO 2813 MBN 10494-4
This test forms part of the following manufacturer and specification standards:

German Armed Forces

TL 8010-0002

German railway

DBS 918300 DBS 918340

Liebherr

LH 11007172

Mercedes/Daimler

MBN 10494-5

NATO

STANAG 4360 / AEP-64

Porsche

PTL 5580

Other

GSB QR QIB Qualicoat

Volkswagen

TL 211

The reflectometer can be used to measure the gloss of a coating using standardised measurement geometries. The gloss is determined by the proportion of a light beam reflected from the surface of the sample at measurement angles of 20°, 60° and 85°, and is expressed in gloss units.

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