Gloss Meters | Konica Minolta
Uni-Gloss 60A
The Konica Minolta Uni-Gloss 60A is a single-angle (60°) portable gloss meter designed for fast, reliable gloss measurement across all surface types. The Uni-Gloss 60A gloss meter uses the universal 60° measurement angle, which is suitable for evaluating gloss levels from matte to high-gloss surfaces. The 60° angle is the most commonly specified gloss measurement angle in international standards (ASTM D523, ISO 2813), making the Uni-Gloss 60A the ideal choice for routine gloss QC in paints, coatings, plastics, automotive, and paper industries. The compact, lightweight design and simple one-button operation make it easy to use on the production floor.
About the Konica Minolta Uni-Gloss 60A Gloss Meter
The Konica Minolta Uni-Gloss 60A is a single-angle (60°) portable gloss meter designed for fast, reliable gloss measurement across all surface types. The Uni-Gloss 60A gloss meter uses the universal 60° measurement angle, which is suitable for evaluating gloss levels from matte to high-gloss surfaces. The 60° angle is the most commonly specified gloss measurement angle in international standards (ASTM D523, ISO 2813), making the Uni-Gloss 60A the ideal choice for routine gloss QC in paints, coatings, plastics, automotive, and paper industries. The compact, lightweight design and simple one-button operation make it easy to use on the production floor.
Features
- Single-angle 60° geometry
- Simple operation
- Compact and lightweight
- Good repeatability
- Affordable solution
Specifications
| Measurement Angle | 60° |
|---|---|
| Measurement Range | 0–1,000 GU |
| Resolution | 0.1 GU (0–99.9), 1 GU (≥100) |
| Repeatability | ±0.2 GU |
| Light Source | LED |
| Measurement Spot | 9 × 15 mm |
| Display | LCD |
| Data Memory | 99 measurements |
| Power | 3× AA batteries |
| Dimensions | 155 × 48 × 73 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 350 g |
| Standards | ASTM D523, ISO 2813, JIS Z 8741 |
Measurement Principle of the Uni-Gloss 60A
The Uni-Gloss 60A projects light at 60° to the sample surface and measures the intensity of specularly reflected light at the equal-but-opposite 60° angle. The ratio of reflected to incident light is expressed in gloss units (GU) relative to a polished black glass reference standard (defined as 100 GU at 60°).
Applications of the Uni-Gloss 60A
Routine gloss QC for paints, coatings, plastics, automotive finishes, paper, printing, and building materials.
Q: Why use 60° instead of 20° or 85°?
A: The 60° angle is the universal standard for gloss measurement and works across the full gloss range. Use 20° only for very high gloss, and 85° only for very matte surfaces.
