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Colorimeters are essential tools used in various industries to measure and quantify the color of objects or substances. They operate based on the principles of colorimetry, i.e. to measure colors based on how human eyes perceive colors. Colorimeters typically consist of a light source, a set of filters, a photodetector, and a microprocessor to analyze the color data and providing accurate color measurements.
A colorimeter is an economical and innovative tool for color measurement and color difference evaluation in various industries like Plastics, Print, Paper, Leather and Food etc.
3nh Colorimeters
3nh offers a diverse range of colorimeter models tailored to meet the specific needs and requirements of different industries and applications. These colorimeters vary in specifications such as geometry, measurement accuracy, apertures, color space coverage and storage etc.
Geometry (d/8 and 45/0)
These colorimeters has geometry options such as 45/0 (45-degree illumination and 0-degree viewing) or d/8 (diffuse/8-degree), accommodating specific measurement needs.
Aperture
Each colorimeter model has different aperture sizes ranging from 4mm to 8mm, catering to the requirements of different sample sizes and surface types.
Color Spaces
These colorimeters can measure various color spaces with precision and accuracy. Whether it’s assessing colors in the CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, RGB or other color spaces, their colorimeters offer reliable and accurate measurements.
Some of the key Colorimeters models are:
| Geometry | d/8 |
| Aperture | 4mm flat and 4 mm sharp |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB, XYZ, LCh. |
| Repeatability | ΔE* ab < 0.08 |
| Illuminant | D65 |
| Observer angle | 10 |
| Storage | Standard 100 pcs, Sample 20000 pcs |
| Geometry | 45/0 |
| Aperture | 8 mm |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB, XYZ, LCh. |
| Repeatability | ΔE* ab < 0.08 |
| Illuminant | D65 |
| Observer angle | 10 |
| Storage | Standard 100 pcs, Sample 20000 pcs |

| Geometry | d/8 |
| Aperture | 8mm flat and 4 mm sharp |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh, RGB etc. |
| Repeatability | ΔE* ab < 0.03 |
| Illuminant | D65, A, C, D50, F2, F6,F7,F8,F10,F11,F12 |
| Observer angle | 10 |
| Storage | Standard 100 pcs, Sample 20000 pcs |
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3nh also offers small mini colorimeters, which are compact in size and easy to carry, designed for simple color measurement and color difference evaluation in various industries such as Plastics, Printing, Paper, Leather, and Food etc. These colorimeters are significantly less expensive, much easier to operate, and can be connected to a mobile app through Bluetooth to perform more functions. Some of the key models are:
| Geometry | d/8; SCI |
| Sphere size | 20 mm |
| Aperture | 8mm |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB, LCh |
| Repeatability | ΔE* ab < 0.1 |
| Illuminants | D65 |
| Observer angle | 10 |
| Storage | Mass Storage |
| Geometry | d/8; SCI |
| Sphere size | 40 mm |
| Aperture | 4mm |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB, LCh |
| Repeatability | ΔE* ab < 0.1 |
| Illuminants | D65 |
| Observer angle | 10 |
| Storage | 100 pcs standard samples, 10,000 pieces samples |

| Geometry | d/8; SCI |
| Sphere size | 40 mm |
| Aperture | 4mm or 8mm |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB, XYZ, Yxy, LCh |
| Repeatability | ΔE* ab < 0.04 |
| Illuminants | D65, A, F2 |
| Observer angle | 10 |
| Storage | 500 pcs standard samples, 10,000 pieces samples |
3nh Colorimeters find applications across various industries where color measurement applications are critical. Some of the common industries where these instruments are utilized include:
Colorimeters are essential for color management in printing, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reproducing colors across different printing processes and substrates.
In the paints and coatings industry, achieving the perfect color finish is paramount. Colorimeters are indispensable tools for quality control, enabling manufacturers to monitor and maintain consistent color levels in paint formulations and coated surfaces.
Colorimeters play a crucial role in the plastics industry for color measurement and quality control applications. By precisely measuring the color properties of plastic materials, these instruments ensure uniformity and consistency in color during manufacturing processes.
In Addition to the above mentioned industries, Colorimeters also finds applications in various other industries like Food, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals etc.
Shenzhen 3nh Technology Co. Ltd. is a company that specializes in color, gloss and appearance measurement solutions. They are known for providing high quality color measuring colorimeters for industries such as paint, coatings, plastics and printing etc.
3nh offers various models of Colorimeters to cater to various needs and preferences of users, ensuring versatility and convenience in color measurement applications.