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BYK-Gardner Micro-gloss 60°
BYK‑Gardner · Gloss

Glossmeter Micro-gloss 60°

Single-angle 60° glossmeter (gloss meter) — versatile, ideal for semi-gloss surfaces.

60°
Geometry
0–1000 GU
Range
0.5 s
Measuring time
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Overview

micro-gloss is a versatile glossmeter that has been the industry standard for years. The single-angle 60° version, with a 9 × 15 mm measurement area, is ideally suited to semi-gloss surfaces and works across many materials — paint, plastics or metal. Smart functions, an intuitive interface and excellent temperature control and instrument agreement keep quality control easy and reliable. All BYK‑Gardner instruments supplied by K&K carry a 12-month manufacturer warranty.

Key Features

  • Smart gloss measurement with smart connectivity
  • Excellent repeatability and strong instrument agreement
  • Smart self-diagnostics keep results accurate
  • Sharp, easy-to-read color display
  • Statistics, Pass/Fail and memory — ideal for QC and field inspection
  • Continuous mode to check uniformity over large areas
  • smart-chart software: instant QC reports with trend charts and Pass/Fail limits

Key specifications

Geometry60°
Applicationsemi-gloss
Measurement area9 × 15 mm
Measuring range0–1000 GU
Repeatability0–100 GU: ± 0.2 GU · >100: ± 0.2 %
BrandBYK‑Gardner
Art. No.4561
Warranty12 months

Specifications

Gloss measurement

Geometry60°
Applicationsemi-gloss
Measurement area9 × 15 mm
Measuring range0–1000 GU
Repeatability0–100 GU: ± 0.2 GU · >100: ± 0.2 %
Reproducibility0–100 GU: ± 0.5 GU · >100: ± 0.5 %

General

Measuring time0.5 sec / geometry
Memory999 readings
InterfaceUSB
Power supply1× 1.5V AA battery, or via USB
Battery capacity4000 readings
Weight0.4 kg (0.9 lb)
Operating temperature15–40 °C (60–104 °F)
Dimensions (L×W×H)15.5 × 4.8 × 7.3 cm
LanguagesEN, FR, DE, IT, ES
Warranty12 months

Compliant standards

ASTM D523ASTM D2457DIN 67530ISO 2813ISO 7668JIS Z 8741

Where it fits

Paints & coatings

Plastics

Metals

Scope of Supply

  • Glossmeter
  • 60° calibration standard holder (4443)
  • USB cable for micro-gloss (4405)
  • Downloadable software, 2 licenses: smart-lab or smart-process Gloss
  • Battery
  • Traceable calibration certificate
  • User manual
  • Carrying case

Resources

PDF

Catalogue

Product introduction and applications (PDF).

Download

Demo video

Source: BYK Instruments on YouTube. More videos →

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