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How color quality is measured for paper & packaging materials?
Gaurav Malhotra
10-4-2023
Color consistency is crucial for paper and packaging materials, as it directly affects the product's appearance and marketability. By measuring the color, manufacturers can ensure that their products meet the required specifications and maintain consistency across different batches. To test the color consistency of products, like paper & packaging materials we at Presto have designed high-quality color measurement testing instruments like a color matching cabinet. This is one of the high-quality laboratory testing instruments, that is recommended for laboratories and industries where it is important to maintain color consistency and quality.
This quality lab testing instrument has been designed with a standardized environment for evaluation and visual assessment of color. This quality testing equipment will provide a closer, faster, and more accurate color-matching solution that makes it easy for the manufacturers to conduct color-matching of the materials.
In this blog, we are going to provide you with brief information about the Presto color-matching cabinet and how this quality testing equipment is useful for testing the color quality of paper & packaging materials.
Importance of testing color consistency of products
We all know that packaging materials are often used to deliver products accurately. Testing helps to ensure that these materials are safe and do not contaminate the products they contain. Testing can determine if the material can match potential color consistency and not face any problem of Metamerism.
Color can be affected by various factors such as lighting, environmental conditions, and the manufacturing process. Color consistency testing involves measuring the color of the product across different batches of accurate lab testing instruments.
Presto Color matching cabinet is one of the high-quality laboratory testing instruments that help to test paper colors.
Now, let us discuss a brief about the Presto color-matching testing instrument.
Accurate Color Matching Has Made Easy with Presto color matching cabinet
The Presto Color Matching Cabinet Spectrum Asia is a state-of-the-art testing instrument that you can easily use for accurate color measurement and matching of a wide range of products. This quality testing instrument is designed to provide consistent lighting conditions that simulate natural daylight, making it ideal for color matching and visual inspection of various materials.
You can easily avoid inconsistency of product colors with the help of the Presto color matching cabinet. This will help you to maintain the quality and consistency of colors and make sure that you deliver Metamerism-free products to your customers.
The importance of matching colors in product design is vital and ensures that the product delivered will be of high quality.
Now, let us discuss the features and technical specifications of this quality testing instrument.
Features of Presto color matching cabinet- spectrum Asia
With its standardized and controlled lighting conditions, one can easily ensure that high-quality products will be delivered to the customers with ease. This high-quality testing equipment has been made in accordance with industry standards that include ISO 3664, BS 950, ASTM D 1729, and DIN 6173. Below we have listed the features of this quality testing equipment.
- Standardized and controlled lighting conditions.
- Wide Viewing Area
- High-Quality Light sources were used.
- Standards: ISO 3664, BS 950, ASTM D 1729, DIN 6173
- Made of high-quality materials for durability and reliability
- Easy to operate, making it an essential testing instrument for various industries
- Ideal for color assessment and visual inspection of textiles, plastics, paper, and packaging materials.
- Ensures consistent and accurate color assessment
Technical Specifications of Presto color matching cabinet- spectrum Asia
- The equipment is fitted with FIVE Light Sources as per CIE International Standards:
- D – 65 – Artificial daylight – 2 Nos.
- TFL Light-Tungsten Filament – 4 Nos.
- TL – 84 Light-Point of Sale – 1No.
- UVB Light-Ultra Violet – 1 No.
- CWF Light-Cool white fluorescent – 1 No.
- Hour Meter-Imported from Germany to record the cumulative usage.
- The angle of the viewing booth – is 45 degree
- Viewing Booth Material – Wood or Steel
- Time Totalizer – up to 99999.9 hours
- The Presto color matching cabinet is manufactured strictly as per ASTM standards and comes complete with an instruction manual and conformance certificate.
With these features and technical specifications, manufacturers can easily test the color consistency of products and ensure that quality materials will be delivered. There are some precautions that needed to be taken care of while testing products for colors. You can read more on precautions to be taken while using a color-matching cabinet.
Conclusion
Color consistency is an important aspect of product quality as it directly affects the perception of the product by the end-users. When manufacturers ensure color consistency in their products, they can provide a uniform and high-quality product that meets the expected standards. This is where the color matching testing instrument plays an efficient role in determining product colors. You can even take a FREE sample testing session just by giving us a call at +91 9210903903 or emailing us at info@prestogroup.com. We have a team of technical experts that will guide you well regarding all your testing instrument needs.
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