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PAINT AND COATINGS MANUFACTURING: TESTING EQUIPMENT

MANAGING BY

MEASURING

n the world of coatings, inspection and
verification is required at every stage to Datacolor Spectro 1000.
Iensure everything is to spec. From the
preparation of the surface to be coated,
through climatic condition monitoring to
the dry film thickness evaluation, visual
assessment and gauge-based testing will
ensure process control and maximum
results. After all, you can’t manage what
you can’t measure.
One essential piece of equipment might
be a spectrophotometer.
In January, Datacolor launched its
Spectro 1000/700 series, which it calls
“a family of close-tolerance benchtop
spectrophotometers designed for high
efficiency and confidence in color formula-
tion and quality control”.
The new series can be used to ensure
uniform color assessments across various
instruments and multiple locations
throughout the supply chain. The system is
designed to increase productivity and im-
prove workflow through high measurement
speeds and backward capability with other
Datacolor benchtop instruments, the com-
pany says.
“Heightened by the pandemic and
remote working trends, the need for digital
exchange of color data has increased,” says
Albert Busch, President and CEO of
Datacolor. “Datacolor set out to develop a
family of high-efficiency spectrophoto-
meters designed to meet the industry needs
of today while also staying ahead of tomor-
row’s trends. Users can feel confident their
DeFelsko KitCase.
instruments are ready to take advantage of
future product enhancements, allowing for
remote service and data analytics thanks to
internet connectivity.”
In addition, the Spectro 1000/700 series can capture the existing lineup of color measurement instruments. A handheld de-
temperature of samples measured, “a game changer” with some vice means added flexibility in measuring large, cumbersome sam-
materials that must be within a certain temperature range to en- ples that a traditional benchtop spectrophotometer is unable to
sure accurate color measurement, says Datacolor. handle.
On the more affordable and portable side, the company offers its DeFelsko also recently added some new additions to its Posi-
ColorReader Spectro which is a Bluetooth-connected device for Tector and PosiTest line of inspection instruments.
those companies who might need to add a handheld device to their A new PosiTector gauge body includes a larger 2.8-inch, impact-
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