Technidyne TEST/Plus® Gloss

Brought to you by Technidyne, our specialist optical, surface, and physical property testing brand, our Test Plus gloss testing machine was developed to accurately measure the gloss of paper to international standards. 

The Technidyne TEST/Plus® Gloss is an industry-leading gloss testing device. It’s both user friendly and adaptable, offering precise results you can rely upon. Now CE certified for compliance with European safety and regulatory standards (75° angle version only).

In today’s world of high demands and strict standards, the data needed to assess whether a paper based product meets customer specifications is essential. We designed our industry-leading gloss testing machines because we know that the finish and brightness of paper is important. Our Test Plus devices have been shining a light within the field of gloss testing for many years now. 

Complete gloss testing control  

The Test Plus gloss testing device was built to optimize your testing process within the most challenging manufacturing environments. It features powerful software and integrated touchscreen technology to hone the capability and accuracy of your gloss testing approach. 

The Test Plus gives you a complete measurement range of 0 – 100% on the TAPPI gloss testing scale. Once you have precise measurements then consistent and reliable control parameters can be set. Our test plus gloss testing machines support you in optimizing your process, so you can enjoy accurate, consistent testing you can rely on.  

A rapid, industry-focused gloss testing machine   

Technidyne TEST/Plus® Gloss is an industry leading brightness of paper tester. It features industry standardized measurement technology and it’s really fast! You get valuable data returned in just seconds.  

Bespoke gloss testing capability  

The Test Plus brightness of paper inspection machine has an innovative control system. It enables you to build a unique package of testing components to get the most out of your gloss testing process.  

An app for all of your gloss testing needs 

A set of the following specially developed apps make the Test Plus Gloss testing device unique and powerful. Our gloss testing instruments give you total control over your data: 

• Averaging and statistics app: for statistical analysis 
• Export app: for getting the data to the DCS 
• Database app: for managing data on the instrument 
• Correlation factor app: for correlating measurement results to legacy instruments or tests 
• Print app: for hard copy of the data. 

Quality gloss testing technology

The TEST/Plus® Gloss was developed with brightness of paper testing to international standards in mind. So it’s compliant with the requirements of: 

• ISO 18522 
• ISO 8254-1 
• PAPTAC E.3  
• TAPPI T480

Gloss testing product portfolio  

Industrial Physics makes a wide range of gloss testing and brightness of paper machines and accessories. Have a look at the ColorTouch®X 45 which offers a powerful set of tools to meet the needs of the brightness, color, color difference and fluorescence markets. We also make the PROFILE/Plus® ColorTouch which offers unparalleled appearance evaluation accuracy. 

Bright advice from our gloss testing team!  

We’ve been designing and building gloss testing and brightness of paper testing devices for many years. We like to share the knowledge we’ve amassed with you. Why not read up on this blog which explains the main uses of a spectrophotometer, and this one that shows some different methods of testing the physical properties of paper.  

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