Measurement Solutions for Natural, Vegan or Synthetic Leather Colour Measurement for Development, Manufacturing and Quality Control

Measure, Control and Communicate Leather Colour from Dyeing to Finishing Measuring colour is essential for manufacturers and processors of natural, vegan and synthetic leathers. Due to its higher price point than alternative textiles, consumers will have a more critical eye and higher expectation of the perceived quality. The visual appearance of these products is often the first indicator of quality for the customer. Therefore, leather producers must be able to control the final colour and surface appearance of products, throughout the design, specification, manufacturing and final quality control...

Examples of Applications Colour and Gloss Measurement Quality control Using properly maintained digital and/or physical standards, colour can be inspected against specifications. Measurements can be taken on wet or dry products, during or at the end of production to ensure the desired appearance of the finished product. Communication When visiting customers, seeking specification agreements with suppliers, in development laboratories, comparing industry competitors or creating reports for internal quality control programmes, colour measurement plays a crucial role. It enables quality-based relationships...

Portable spectrophotometer CM-17d Ergonomic solution for measuring the colour of small, curved and patterned samples The CM-17d is a vertically oriented portable spectrophotometer with user-switchable measuring aperture (3mm / 8mm), ideally suited for measurement of colour and especially for small, curved or patterned samples. The device has a simple interface and a large colour display that makes it easy to use, and an integrated sample viewfinder camera that ensures precise measurement, even on tricky or patterned samples. Operators can be confident in measured data between regular calibration...

Portable spectrophotometer CM-26dG Portable instrument with d:8° geometry and horizontal alignment With its ergonomic, lightweight design, optional Bluetooth™ and high-resolution TFT colour display, the CM-26dG is ideally suited to laboratory and field applications. It features a built-in 60-degree gloss meter for simultaneous measurement of colour and gloss. Designed for ease of use, it’s easy to set new standards for speed and accuracy in data processing. The CM-26dG portable spectrophotometer offers unprecedented accuracy and inter-instrument agreement for improved colour communication throughout...

Portable spectrophotometer CM-25cG Compact, lightweight solution offering excellent repeatability, particularly on textured or structured surfaces CM-25cG is a portable 45°c:0° geometry instrument with two measuring apertures. The accuracy of the absolute values measured enables data to be communicated digitally between users. The 2-in-1 instrument also measures gloss at 60°. Connection to data management software via Bluetooth or USB is optional. Glossmeter Rhopoint IQ-S Multifunction glossmeter with 3 angles 20° / 60° / 85° angles in close-tolerance version for maximum precision and resolution...

LED Color Viewing Light v8 Light Cabinet for visual colour assessment using state-of-the-art LED technology Konica Minolta Sensing offers a wide range of inspection light booths manufactured by JUST Normlicht, available with programmable LED lighting. An LED control booth can be programmed with custom illuminants to allow users to replicate real-world viewing environments and quickly switch between different lighting conditions. JUST Normlicht booths provide a uniformly illuminated area for viewing and approving surface and colour characteristics. SpectraMagic™ NX2 Next-generation digital data...

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