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The Name Gloss Checker refers to the model name versus Novo Gloss for the Rhopoint brand or micro gloss for Byk. They are all gloss meters. The gloss checker comes in two models; The IG-3331 is a dual measuring device measuring at 20 and at 60 degrees. The IG-320 only measures in the 60 degree mode which is the universal type. For more information on angle configurations and why they exist, please you can read my write up on gloss meter introduction on our website. The Gloss Checker models are lower cost not because they are lesser in quality but because they do not come with software, certificates, cables and hard case. We calibrate glossmeters and know this firsthand. The Gloss Checker IG-331 has a remote sensing head and is somewhat less repeatable than the Gloss Checker IG-320 but also costs much less. It is used successfully to measure the waxed floors or shiny cement floors in large box stores. The IG-320 is accurate and repeatable and provides statistics and still costs under $1,000. These meters are quality made in Japan. There are no gloss meters made in North America. Other units like the Rhopoint Novo Gloss models are made in the U.K. while the most expensive models are made in Germany. The Novo Gloss models measure and track like the German models and cost much less and do come with the Certificates, software and hardcase.
If someone is looking for ISO 17025 Certification, it does not exist. We are factorty trained and do the calibrations after cleaning and checking the optical angles and calibration tiles. Once we have re-calibrated the gloss meters, we provide a Certificate with values for four master tiles throughout the measurement range of the gloss meter. If you have any questions, just ask or call the phone number in my profile. We perform calibrations, for all of North America at very reasonable rates if you are interested.