TS8500 benchtop Spectrophotometer
The TS8500-E Desktop (or benchtop) Spectrophotometer delivers fast, accurate, and repeatable colour measurement and quality control for paints, coatings, and metal finishing applications. With dual-array CMOS sensors, multiple measurement apertures, and SCI/SCE measurement modes, it is suitable for liquid paints, powder coatings, wet coatings, painted metal panels, anodized and plated metal surfaces, and other coated substrates.
Designed for objective colour quality control, the TS8500-E helps paint manufacturers, coating applicators, and metal finishers compare samples against colour standards, monitor batch-to-batch and panel-to-panel variation, and maintain consistent colour appearance across production runs. Its touchscreen interface, automatic calibration, multiple colour spaces, and optional accessories support reliable measurement of flat, curved, and metallic surfaces.
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Features
- High-accuracy colour measurement: Measurement accuracy of ΔE*ab ≤ 0.015 with repeatable colour readings for reliable paint and coating quality control.
- Multiple measurement apertures: Supports 4 mm, 8 mm, 16 mm and 25.4 mm measurement apertures to accommodate liquid paint samples, painted panels, small metal parts, and curved coated surfaces.
- SCI & SCE measurement modes: Measures colour with Specular Component Included (SCI) and Specular Component Excluded (SCE) modes, essential for evaluating gloss-sensitive paint and metal coating surfaces.
- Wide range of paint, coating & metal samples: Suitable for colour measurement of liquid paint, powder coating, wet and dry coating films, painted or plated metal panels, and other coated substrates, with accessories available for liquid and specialised samples.
- Comprehensive colour analysis & data management: Supports CIE Lab*, colour-difference calculations, colour index and other colour quality parameters, along with USB/Bluetooth connectivity and colour management software for tracking formulation batches, panel comparisons, and quality reports.
FAQ's
The TS8500-E is used for accurate and objective colour measurement and quality control of plastics, polymers, and related materials. It helps manufacturers compare production samples with colour standards and monitor colour consistency.
The instrument can measure a wide range of samples, including plastic components, sheets, films, pellets, masterbatch, and other polymer products. Optional accessories also support measurements of curved and specialized samples.
SCI (Specular Component Included) measures colour including reflected specular light, while SCE (Specular Component Excluded) measures colour with specular reflection excluded. These modes help evaluate colour appearance under different measurement conditions.
The TS8500-E converts visual colour assessment into measurable colour data, making it easier to identify colour differences, compare batches, maintain colour standards, and improve production consistency.
The TS8500-E features dual-array CMOS sensors, multiple measurement apertures, SCI/SCE modes, multiple colour spaces, colour-difference calculations, touchscreen operation, and automatic calibration for efficient and repeatable colour measurement.
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