Ametra Gloss Portable 20/60/85 Gloss Meter
Product Overview
Universal Portable Glossmeter for Surface Appearance Control: Complete the color quality picture with precise gloss measurement. Color is only one aspect of surface appearance. Gloss significantly affects how colors are perceived—without changing the paint recipe, controlling surface gloss can make color appear dark or light, vibrant or dull, shiny or coarse. Yet many quality control programs overlook gloss measurement.
The Ametra Gloss Portable 20/60/85 Gloss Meter is a universal, multi-angle glossmeter suited for low, medium, and high gloss surfaces. Sleek, ergonomic, and easy to use, it combines tri-geometry flexibility with long battery life and comprehensive data logging capabilities.
Target Audience
- Color matchers & color matching technicians
- Colorists & tint specialists
- Color quality control technicians & engineers
- Manufacturing quality engineers with color focus
- Color management specialists & shade matchers
- Color lab technicians & technical service specialists
Core Capabilities
- Measure gloss across 20°, 60°, and 85° angles in Gloss Units (GU)
- Instant comparison to specifications or user-defined standards
- Displays direct GU differences and clear PASS/FAIL judgment
- Integrated 2.3" display for immediate standalone verification
- Store up to 35,000 standards and 35,000 samples onboard
- Includes free bundled GQC6 Quality Management PC software
Business Impact & Applications
- Complete Surface Quality Control: Gloss consistency is critical for premium products—inconsistencies create the impression of inferior quality even when color formulation is exact.
- Reduce Defects & Claims: Maintain uniform appearance across production runs to reduce customer complaints and safeguard brand reputation.
- Target Applications: Liquid or powder paints and coatings, plastics and polymers, construction materials, foods, and cosmetics.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Ametra Gloss Portable Gloss Meter 20/60/85 |
| Price | $500.00 |
| Measuring Geometry | 20° / 60° / 85° tri-angle measurement |
| Light Source | LED |
| Aperture Size | 20°: 9 × 10 mm | 60°: 9 × 15 mm | 85°: 5 × 38 mm |
| Targeting & Measurement Speed | Targeting Aperture | 0.5 seconds measurement time |
| Measuring Range & Resolution | 20°: 0–2000 GU | 60°: 0–1000 GU | 85°: 0–160 GU | Resolution: 0.1 GU |
| Repeatability | 0–100 GU: ±0.2 GU | 100–2000 GU: ±0.2% GU |
| Display & Functions | 2.3" B&W Display | Shows GU Values, GU Difference, and Pass/Fail Indication |
| Data Storage | Stores up to 35,000 Standards and up to 35,000 Samples |
| Interface & Power | USB | Powered by 1 × AA Battery or USB Charging |
| Size & Weight | 160 × 52 × 84 mm [6.30 × 2.05 × 3.31 in] | 300 g [0.66 lbs / 10.58 oz] |
| Software | Bundled GQC6 Quality Management Software |
Competitive Comparison
| Parameter | Ametra Gloss Portable 20/60/85 | Rhopoint Novo‑Gloss Trio 20/60/85 | Elcometer 480 Model T 20/60/85 | BYK‑Gardner micro‑TRI‑gloss (4563) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $500.00 | $3,500.00 | $3,500.00 | $4,500.00 |
| Measuring Geometry | 20° / 60° / 85° | 20° / 60° / 85° | 20° / 60° / 85° | 20° / 60° / 85° |
| Light Source | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Aperture Size | 20°: 9×10 mm 60°: 9×15 mm 85°: 5×38 mm |
20°: 6.0×6.4 mm 60°: 6×12 mm 85°: 4.4×44 mm |
20°: 10×10 mm 60°: 8×16 mm 85°: 4×55 mm |
20°: 10×10 mm 60°: 9×15 mm 85°: 5×38 mm |
| Measurement Time | 0.5 sec | 0.5 sec | 0.1 sec | 0.5 sec |
| Measuring Range | 20°: 0-2000 GU 60°: 0-1000 GU 85°: 0-160 GU |
0-2000 GU | 20°: 0-2000 GU 60°: 0-1000 GU 85°: 0-160 GU |
20°: 0-2000 GU 60°: 0-1000 GU 85°: 0-160 GU |
| Repeatability | 0-100 GU: ±0.2 GU 100-2000 GU: ±0.2% GU |
0-100 GU: ±0.2 GU 100-2000 GU: ±0.2% |
0-10 GU: ±0.1 10-100 GU: ±0.2 100-2000 GU: ±0.2% |
0-100 GU: ±0.2 GU 100-2000 GU: ±0.2% |
| Display & Functions | 2.3" B&W Display (GU, GU Diff, Pass/Fail) |
Screen Display (GU, GU Diff, Pass/Fail) |
2.4" Color TFT (GU, % Reflectance, Haze, Diff, Pass/Fail) |
Color Display (GU, % Reflectance, Haze, Diff, Pass/Fail) |
| Data Storage | 35,000 Standards / 35,000 Samples | Up to 2,000 readings | Up to 40,000 readings | Up to 999 readings |
| Interface & Power | USB | 1×AA battery or USB charging | USB | Rechargeable Li-ion (20,000+ readings) | USB, Bluetooth | 2×AA batteries or USB (~50,000 readings) | USB | 1×AA battery or USB (~4,000 readings) |
| Size & Weight | 160 × 52 × 84 mm [6.30 × 2.05 × 3.31 in] 300 g [0.66 lbs] |
65 × 140 × 50 mm [2.56 × 5.51 × 1.97 in] 390 g [0.86 lbs] |
68 × 155 × 50 mm [2.68 × 6.10 × 1.97 in] 534 g [1.18 lbs] |
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| Software Package | Bundled GQC6 Quality Management Software | Bundled Novo-Gloss Multi Gauge Software | Bundled ElcoMaster® Software | Bundled smart-chart Software | Optional smart-lab / smart-process |
Trademarks & Legal Notice: All product names, logos, brands, trademarks, and registered trademarks mentioned on this page—including Rhopoint, Novo-Gloss Trio, Elcometer, ElcoMaster, BYK-Gardner, micro-TRI-gloss, smart-chart, smart-lab, and smart-process—are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page does not imply any affiliation with, sponsorship by, or endorsement by these trademark holders.
All product specifications, feature comparisons, and pricing details were compiled from open sources and manufacturer documentation available at the time of publication. All information is provided for comparative reference only and is subject to change, errors, and omissions without notice.