KONICA MINOLTA Measurement Solutions forthe Grain & Related Industries Colour Measurement for Development, Manufacturing and Quality Control of powders, beans, grains and granules Giving Shape to Ideas

Measuring colour is essential for food manufacturers, as it conveys information about freshness, flavour and quality. Colour is an obvious and immediate indicator of quality, and as such deserves special attention in its measurement: objectivity and reproducibility of measurements of raw materials, finished products or products undergoing processing. From the selection of raw materials, through all stages of processing, such as roasting or mixing, to the finished product, Konica Minolta offers high-performance instruments and software used to establish and comply with colour quality standards...

When selecting raw materials, a colorimeter can be used to differentiate their quality, particularly for wheat. Laboratory control Several laboratory tests can be carried out to determine the whiteness of flour, the yellow colour of semolina, the drying time, the roasting of coffee beans, etc... Product assembly When certain products are assembled, it is possible to use a colorimeter to measure the influence of varieties and obtain information about their colour. For example, when blending different flours, having the colorimetric information on the flours enables you to predict the final colour...

The CM-5 is an extremely versatile spectrophotometer capable of measuring the colour of powdered and granular products using the measuring aperture on the top port. All types of samples can be measured using the large aperture accessories and Petri dishes. The operator can fill the Petri dish with the powder or grain sample to measure colour for quality or process control. Samples need to reach a certain depth, and for some it may be appropriate to repeat the measurement to obtain an average. CR-5 is a robust and versatile stand-alone fixed colorimeter with de:8° geometry for solid and powdered...

The CR-400 is a robust and versatile portable colorimeter with an 8 mm measuring aperture. The CR-400 comes with a range of accessories for optimum working configuration. Similar to the CR-410, the CR-400 is reserved for more homogeneous or finely ground products. The CR-410 is a robust and versatile portable colorimeter with a 50 mm measuring aperture, ideal for heterogeneous or structured products such as flour, semolina, coffee and sugar. Products can be measured directly or poured into a Petri dish. A wide range of accessories ensures optimum working configuration. Product measurement through...

Konica Minolta instruments utilise the newly released SpectraMagic™ NX2, developed to provide a modern, intuitive and complete software solution for measuring and communicating colour and colour difference data. SpectraMagic™ NX2 integrates the observer's visual judgement into colour approvals, offers increased versatility for user equations, user data and data tagging. The new QC template function allows for better centralisation and administration of targets within companies and between supply chain partners by including conditions, tolerances and configurations with colour targets. Administrators...

LED Color Viewing Light v8Light booth for visual colour assessment using state-of-the-art LED technology Light booths in various configurations for the visual assessment of colour samples using LED technology lighting. JUST Normlicht colour observation booths allow colour to be assessed and approved under one or more controlled and consistent light sources. A colour observation booth also provides an optimum lighting environment for agreeing specifications, standards and final colour approval with supply chain partners or customers. SPECIM, a Konica Minolta Group company, manufactures hyperspectral...

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