May 26, 2022
Paul N. Gardner USA—part of the Altana Group—has introduced its Positector GLS Gloss Meter. This new instrument is a portable gloss measurement instrument for all surface finishes.
Available in three models: 60°, 20°/60°, and 20°/60°/85°, all three versions are compatible with the PosiTector standard and advanced glossmeters, and accept all PosiTector probes, easily converting to a coating thickness gage, dew point meter, soluble surface profile gage, soluble salt tester, hardness tester, or ultrasonic wall thickness gage.
Positector GLS Gloss Meter Model Selection Guide:
- 60° Model: for measuring most gloss applications and is the preferred angle for semi-gloss
- 20°/60° Model: for measuring high gloss to semi-gloss and calculating Haze Index
- 20°/60°/85° Model: for measuring high-, semi-, and matte gloss levels and for calculating Haze.
This gloss meter series also features diagnosis and auto calibration functions, it has fast measurement speeds of 60 plus readings per minute, an ergonomic grip, impact resistant holster, and an auto rotating display with flip lock. It has a 2.8-inch colour, impact resistant touchscreen, selectable display languages, on-gage help, statistics mode, screen capture, Hilo alarm and RESET. Its rugged, weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant gage body makes it ideal for both field or shop use and comes with a USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC and to supply continuous power. Standard model stores 1,000 readings per probe.
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Paul N. Gardner USA, global distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries, has introduced a new offering: The compact, portable Sling Psychrometer.
As an easy way to measure relative humidity levels quickly, this uniquely compact Bacharach Sling Psychrometer accurately determines per cent relative humidity without the necessity of consulting complex tables. There is no need to wet the wick each time a reading is taken, and it contains a slide rule calculator which correlates wet and dry bulb thermometer indications for direct reading of relative humidity. When not in use, the thermometer case telescopes into the handle for protection.
The Sling Psychrometer consists of two thermometers that are turned by vigorously swinging the handle and exposing the thermometers to rapid air movement. These two thermometers are called dry bulb and wet bulb. The bulb of one thermometer is placed in direct contact with the room air to measure dry-bulb air temperature. The bulb of the other thermometer is covered with a silk or muslin sleeve that is kept moist to record the wet bulb temperature. Evaporation cools the wet bulb more than the dry bulb, and the humidity is obtained as a function of change in temperature. The atmospheric humidity is determined by calculations, steam tables, or using a psychrometric chart. Gardco.com
