AELAB GM-26 20°/60° Gloss Meter for Surface Gloss Measurement and Quality Control

The AELAB GM-26 20°/60° Gloss Meter performs standardized surface gloss measurement for laboratory and industrial quality control of coatings, printing materials, and building surfaces. Designed for rapid GU evaluation, the AELAB GM-26 quantifies gloss variation across a verified 0.1–200 GU range, supporting repeatable assessment of painted, polished, and printed surfaces in regulated inspection workflows.

The AELAB GM-26 gloss meter is widely used in floor maintenance inspection, surface cleaning quality control, stone and tile gloss measurement, printed matter checking, paint and ink quality control, and polished metal surface measurement. The instrument supports automatic calibration, portable operation, and stable measurement output for consistent gloss quantification across industrial and laboratory testing environments.

⚙️ Design & Construction

The AELAB GM-26 gloss meter is an integral type digital instrument built for portable surface gloss measurement and field inspection. A compact housing supports easy handling and stable positioning during measurement. The AELAB GM-26 integrates a 4 Digits Backlit LCD for low-light visibility and includes a holder with calibration standard to maintain measurement stability and traceability in routine QC testing.

🔬 Working Principle / Testing Method

The AELAB GM-26 20°/60° gloss meter measures specular reflection from a surface at defined incident angles and converts the reflected signal into GU (Gloss Units). Using a controlled optical geometry and internal signal processing, the AELAB GM-26 quantifies gloss levels from 0.1 GU to 200 GU with 0.1 resolution. A 7 mm × 14 mm (Ellipse) measuring area supports stable surface sampling for coatings, plastics, paper, ceramics, and polished metal measurement.

💡 Key Advantages

• The AELAB GM-26 gloss meter performs fast surface gloss measurement at 20°/60° for coatings and printed surfaces
• Provides a verified measurement range of 0.1 GU–200 GU for low-to-high gloss evaluation
• Supports repeatable gloss quantification with repeatability specified as ±0.5 GU
• Includes auto calibration to stabilize testing output during routine QC workflows
• Stores 254 groups of measurement data for traceable inspection records and batch comparisons
• Backlit LCD display improves readability in low-light laboratory and industrial environments
• Powered by a 3.7 V Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery for portable testing and on-site inspection

🔗 Connectivity & Integration

• The AELAB GM-26 gloss meter supports USB/RS-232 data output for connection with PC-based reporting systems.
• Provides a Bluetooth data output choice for wireless transfer (optional configuration).
• Designed for regulated documentation workflows requiring measurement logging, inspection traceability, and QC reporting.

🧪 Testing Applications

The AELAB GM-26 20°/60° gloss meter supports gloss measurement and surface appearance testing across industrial and laboratory environments. Recommended applications include paint and coating quality control, printing ink inspection, ceramics and marble evaluation, polished metal surface measurement, plastics and film inspection, paper gloss measurement, and building decoration material verification. The AELAB GM-26 also supports floor maintenance gloss checks and surface cleaning quality control for consistent surface finish assessment.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

The AELAB GM-26 gloss meter is designed in accordance with international testing standards including ASTM D523, ASTM D1455, ASTM C346, ASTM C584, ASTM D2457, DIN EN ISO 2813, DIN 67530, EN ISO 7668, JIS Z8741, TAPPI T480, GB 9754, GB/T 13891, GB 7706, and GB 8807. Technical parameters are stated to conform with JJG 696-2002. Calibration support and traceable inspection records are enabled through standard accessories and structured measurement storage for quality management workflows.

Discover high-reliability surface gloss testing with the AELAB GM-26 20°/60° Gloss Meter — engineered for precise GU quantification in paint, coating, printing, stone, tile, and metal quality control applications where repeatable measurement and standardized compliance are required.