AELAB GM-2000 20°/60°/85° Gloss Meter for Surface Gloss Measurement & QC

The AELAB GM-2000 is an integral type 20°/60°/85° gloss meter engineered for accurate surface gloss measurement in laboratory analysis and industrial quality control. The GM-2000 is widely used for floor maintenance inspection, surface cleaning quality control, stone and ceramic tile gloss measurement, printed matter evaluation, paint and ink quality control, and polished metal surface testing.

Designed in accordance with multiple international gloss measurement standards, the AELAB GM-2000 gloss meter provides accurate measurement, strong repeatability, automatic calibration, and rapid testing performance. The GM-2000 stores 56 groups of measurements, supports USB data output for PC connectivity, and offers an optional Bluetooth data output choice for flexible QA documentation.

⚙️ Design & Construction

The AELAB GM-2000 gloss meter integrates a compact optical geometry system with a durable handheld enclosure for field and bench testing. A 4 digits backlit LCD supports measurement visibility in low-light environments, while the built-in 3.7 V Lithium Ion rechargeable battery enables portable testing without external power. The GM-2000 uses an elliptical 7 mm × 14 mm measuring area optimized for stable contact and repeatable gloss quantification.

🔬 Working Principle / Testing Method

The AELAB GM-2000 performs surface gloss measurement by directing controlled illumination at the test surface and quantifying reflected light intensity at standardized geometries of 20°, 60°, and 85°. The instrument calculates and displays gloss units (GU) based on reference calibration, enabling objective appearance control for coatings, plastics, ceramics, paper, and metals. Automatic calibration stabilizes the measurement baseline before testing and supports consistent gloss readings across production batches.

💡 Key Advantages

• The AELAB GM-2000 measures gloss at 20°/60°/85° and can display all angles simultaneously for comprehensive appearance evaluation
• Wide gloss measurement range of 0.1 GU–2000 GU supports low-gloss to high-gloss surface testing
• Delivers verified measurement accuracy of ±1.0 GU with repeatability of ±0.5 GU for QC stability
• High measurement resolution of 0.1 GU enables precise gloss trending and deviation detection
• Stores 56 groups of measurement data for traceable batch quality control
• Backlit LCD improves readability for factory floor inspection and low-light testing environments
• Portable form factor and automatic calibration support fast routine testing and on-site inspections

🔗 Connectivity & Integration

The AELAB GM-2000 gloss meter supports USB data output for connection with PC-based reporting workflows. Optional Bluetooth data output is available for wireless transfer and mobile documentation. These interfaces support standardized QC reporting for coating, printing, and surface finishing operations requiring structured traceability.

🧪 Testing Applications

The AELAB GM-2000 20°/60°/85° gloss meter supports quantitative gloss measurement for a wide range of materials and industries, including laboratory and industrial quality control:

• Paint, varnish, and coating materials: surface gloss inspection for high gloss, medium gloss, and low gloss coating systems.
• Printing ink and printed matter:</strong gloss consistency control and surface finish evaluation for packaging and commercial printing.
• Stone, ceramic tile, and decorative building materials:</strong gloss measurement for ceramic tiles, marble, stone, and section bar surfaces.
• Plastics, film, and polymer surfaces:</strong surface appearance measurement for molded and extruded products.
• Paper, bamboo wood, and non-metallic materials:</strong gloss quantification for material finishing and product grading.
• Polished metal surfaces:</strong gloss verification for plated, coated, and machined metallic finishes.
• Floor maintenance and surface cleaning QC:</strong appearance verification for maintenance programs and cleaning validation.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

The AELAB GM-2000 gloss meter is designed in accordance with international gloss measurement standards including ASTM D523, ASTM D1455, ASTM C346, ASTM C584, ASTM D2457, DIN EN ISO 2813, DIN 67530, EN ISO 7668, JIS Z8741, MFT30064, TAPPI T480, GB 9754, GB/T 13891, GB 7706, and GB 8807. Technical parameters conform to JJG 696-2002, supporting consistent calibration and measurement repeatability for GLP-style quality systems and documented QA workflows.

For surface gloss measurement programs requiring stable performance, traceable records, and multi-angle measurement capability, the AELAB GM-2000 gloss meter provides reliable GU quantification across diverse laboratory and industrial applications.