Color & Appearance

324 Pages·2016·14.87 MB·English

QC SOLUTIONS FOR 2016
COATINGS AND PLASTICS
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BYK-mac i see page 109
Harmony of
Consumer Electronics
Design knows no limits. This is also reflected in the world of Color measurement of effect colors
consumer electronics such as notebooks, tablets, smartphones, In contrast to solid colors, products with effect finishes change
cameras, TVs or home appliances in general. Smartphones have their appearance with viewing angle and lighting conditions. This
become our permanent companions; their look including design is a special challenge on parts with very tight fits. For example on
and color is most important and follows current fashion trends! notebooks, the track pad and the surrounding housing should
Depending on the preferences of specific target groups manu- have the same color and appearance even though both parts
facturers offer a variety of colors with glossy or matte surface are made of completely different materials. In the following
finishes which need to be controlled. example lightness as well as sparkle considerably vary between
the reference and the two samples. For small parts the BYK-mac i
Color measurement of solid colors with a 12 mm aperture can be used together with a specially
Neutral colors only tolerate very small color deviations and re- designed sample holder.
quire very tight tolerances. A high chromatic color will accept
larger tolerances dependent on its hue. Vacuum cleaners for Gloss measurement
example are produced in high chromatic solid colors with a The control of gloss is as important as the color matching. If
high gloss finish. The spectro-guide is the ideal solution as it one component has a different gloss level than the rest, the
measures color and gloss simultaneously. Thus, the cause of a consumer will immediately recognize it. Gloss of plastic parts
mismatch can be clearly identified. is highly dependent on the mold condition and variation of
process parameters such as mold temperature, injection rate
or material variations. Depending on the product specifications
the accepted gloss variations can be as small as +/- 0.5 gloss
3 Tol+ units. Objective measurement results that are repeatable and
2,2 15 temperature independent are most important in harsh mass
dL´ 10,,46 2455 production processes. The micro-gloss has been the unsurpassed
industry standard guaranteeing accurate and reliable readings
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-1 110 under any circumstances.
Sample 1 Sample 2
Temperature stability
15° 16 + dS_I 45° 16 + dS_I
dS dS 96.5
8 12 4 12
96.0
8 8
6 3 95.5
4 4
95.0
- dS_a + ds_a - dS_a + ds_a
4 -16 -12 -8 -4 00 4 8 12 16 2 -16 -12 -8 -4 00 4 8 12 16 10 °C 20 °C 30 °C 40 °C 30 °C 20 °C 10 °C
-4 -4
The micro-gloss gives the same measurement results between
2 -8 1 -8
10 °C – 40 °C. No calibration or time for adjustment needed.
-12 -12
0 0
dS -16 - dS_I dS -16 - dS_I
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C ontents
Introduction
BYK-Gardner State-of-the-Art 4 - 5
BYK-Gardner Website 6
Global Customer Support 7
Continuing Education 8
Repair and Certification Service 9
Appearance
Introduction 11 - 14
Gloss 15 - 29
Haze 31 - 34
Orange Peel/DOI 35 - 53
Mottling 55 - 63
Transparency 67 - 75
Color
Introduction 77 - 78
Solid Color 79 - 97
In-Store Color Matching 98 - 101
Metallic Color 103 - 129
spectro-guide see page 83
Liquid Color 131 - 139
Light Booths 140 - 144
Physical Properties
Abrasion 147 - 154
Adhesion 155 - 163
Application 165 - 190
Balances 191 - 195
Conductivity 196
Density 197 - 198
Dispersion 199 - 200
Drying Time 201
Film Thickness 203 - 216
Hardness 217 - 222
Impact/Flexibility 223 - 237
Microscopes 239 - 242
Surface Tension 243
Temperature 245 - 258
Viscosity 259 - 289
Certification Services
Technical Service 291 - 292
Certification Service for Standards 293 - 294
Certification Service for Instruments 295 - 296
Preventive Maintenance for Instrument 297 - 300
Extended Warranty 301 - 302
Product Index A-Z 303 - 310
micro-gloss see page 17
Index Standards 311 - 315
Standard Conditions of Sale 317 - 319
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BYK-Gardner
The Objective Eye
Since 1924, BYK-Gardner has been the leader in the field
of quality control for color, appearance and testing physical
material properties.
Today, BYK-Gardner is part of the Altana Group and a direct subsidiary of BYK-Chemie,
the worldwide leader of additives for coatings and plastics. Together we offer com-
plete and unique solutions for the paint, coatings and plastic industries:
Additives
to improve the performance of coatings and plastics
Color and appearance instruments
to control consistency and harmony of multi-component products
Physical testing instruments
to set-up standardized sample preparation methods and to control material
properties from wet to dry stage.
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Quality is
our Business
Innovative, reliable and customer-oriented products to objectively
control and improve our customers’ products and services
State-of-the-art Technologies
The combination of innovative instrument technologies such as LED light sources
or high-tech camera detectors with manufacturing excellence make BYK-Gardner
products not only outstanding but unique in their performance.
We fully respect and live the Total Quality Management (TQM) principle:
our instruments are manufactured and controlled according to international standards
DIN EN ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 50001, ISO 14001 guidelines and procedures.
Quality must be measurable
Our commitment to innovation, quality of our products and excellent global
service enable our customers to set-up standardized and efficient QC management
systems for their complete supply chain. Close customer cooperation in early
development stages guarantee testing instruments and software solutions which
are customer oriented meeting today’s and tomorrow’s needs.
You can’t manage what you don’t measure!
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BYK-Gardner
Always reachable
www.byk.com/instruments – Your information source
for color, appearance and physical testing needs
Videos to experience BYK-Gardner products live
In our new videos you can meet our instruments in action, learn how to operate
the different functions and get a quick overview of the measurement technology.
Essential theory and practical hints
You have direct access to comprehensive information and technical articles about
the theoretical background on color, appearance and physical testing methods.
You find practical hints on measurement procedures and trouble-shooting examples
for any product.
Online shop
In our online shop you can easy search for pricing and place orders for each of the
BYK-Gardner instruments and software.
After sales support
If you need repair service or recertification of your instrument you find a listing
of all local repair service locations and the type of services offered. You also can
download manuals of all BYK-Gardner products.
BYK-Gardner events
You can meet us at trade shows, seminars, trainings and webinars all year round.
You’re always up to date on our website.
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We care
The basis for our worldwide business is first-class customer
service before, during and after sale.
How can we help you?
BYK-Gardner is a truly international company with customer care centers at own
subsidiaries and exclusive agents to guarantee local support in every country’s
native language.
Whether you...
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need help to select the right product
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want to know prices or availability
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want to place an order or track your shipment
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need professional technical support
…you can easily find the right contact for your country on our web page
www.byk.com or just call one of our BYK-Gardner offices.
We are looking forward to answering your questions or to assist you to find
the right contact.
BYK-Gardner GmbH BYK-Gardner USA BYK-Gardner GmbH
Lausitzer Straße 8 9104 Guilford Road Shanghai Representative Office
82538 Geretsried Columbia, Maryland 21046 6A Building A,
Germany USA Yuehong Plaza, No. 88 Hongcao Road
Tel. 0-800-gardner Phone [phone] Shanghai, 200233
(0-800-4273637) [phone] P.R. China
[phone] Fax [phone] Phone [phone]
Fax. [phone] [phone] Fax [phone]
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BYK-Gardner
Your Source for
Continuing Education
Expand your foundations of knowledge and stay up-to-date
on new developments
Global technical support guaranteed
Our technical application specialists are always available to help you with your
questions and problems – either over the phone or in person at your facility.
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Send your samples to our test labs for free testing and recommendation
of the best solution for your specific application
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On-site visit to discuss specific application or seminar to review existing
or new measurement needs
BYK-Gardner Color & Appearance Seminars
Color and Gloss Measurement in Practice
In a one day seminar you will learn the basic theory of color and gloss measure-
ment combined with practical hands-on workshops. Bring your own samples to
the seminar and discuss your specific application with our trained experts.
> Ideal for beginners and as refresher course.
For more information and seminar calendar please refer to
www.byk.com/press-events
BYK-Gardner “60 Minutes” – FREE Webinars
If you have limited time Webinars are an ideal tool to learn color and appearance
theory step-by-step. Every two months different topics will be covered for easy
digestion.
> Learning made easy and convenient from your office!
For more information and seminar calendar please refer to
www.byk.com/press-events
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Repair and
Certification Service
One essential component of excellent service is worldwide
repair and certification service of standards and instruments.
Our local qualified service stations guarantee a quick turn-
around time or loaner availability.
Preventive Maintenance Service
In order to keep your instrument in excellent operating condition and enhance your
instrument’s lifetime, yearly preventive maintenance is recommended including the
following services:
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Cleaning of optics
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Test of instrument functionality
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Firmware and Software update
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Control of measuring instrument with standard set
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Control of calibration and checking standards
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Traceable Certificate
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Calibration sticker on the instrument
At the same time you are ready for ISO/IEC 17025 or similar audits.
For more information please refer to
www.byk.com/support/instruments/repair-service
Recertification Service for Standards:
Today’s Quality Systems all require regular calibration of measurement standards.
BYK-Gardner offers checking standards and traceable recertification and calibra-
tion services, ensuring accurate measurement worldwide including the following
services:
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As received test data (where appropriate)
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Comprehensive cleaning of standard
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Final measurement data using master standards and master instrument
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Traceable Certificate
Warranty
We believe in the high quality and reliability of BYK-Gardner products. For this
reason we offer two years full warranty on all products from the date of purchase.
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Small port for small parts
60° gloss meters with small spot 2x4 mm
– let the small things fit to the large.
90GU Gloss vs. Temperature
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10 °C 40 °C 10 °C
Unsurpassed Performance S-Class for highest demands Smart Functionality Smart Communication
Best in temperature control The S-class ensures for Brilliant color display and Instant QC reports with
– reliable and stable results mat surfaces an increased intuitive menu. Easy to read trend graph, Pass/Fail limits
from 10...40 °C. repeatability and inter- – easy to use. and automated naming.
instrument agreement.

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micro-gloss
Intelligent gloss measurement
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