Rhopoint Instruments
Rhopoint Instruments are a UK based manufacturer of appearance test equipment Our product range includes: Gloss meters for measuring flat surfaces, glossmeters for curved surfaces, reflectometers for measuring shade and opacity
- 44 (0)1424 739622
- sales@rhopointinstruments.com
- Rhopoint House, Enviro 21 Park
Queensway Avenue South
Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex TN38 9AG
United Kingdom
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Carton Crease Proofer
CCP
The Hanatek Carton Crease Proofer (CCP) allows the user to produce production quality crease samples without committing valuable machine time. The instrument can assist in checking ink and coating flexibility. The CCP comes complete with commercially produced rules and dies which are identical to those used on a full sized cut and crease machine.
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Carton Force Analyser
CFA
By measuring the stiffness of the substrate and crease bending resistance the user can optimise cartons for faster running and packaging speeds. The instrument allows individual creases to be analysed identifying problem areas in packaging design or manufacture. Industry research indicates that the packaging speeds of pre-glued skillets is governed by the energy required to open creases. The Hanatek CFA is the first instrument to isolate and accurately measure this key parameter The instrument measures: Bending resistance, bending moment, board stiffness, crease recovery stiffness, crease folding force, crease opening force.
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Compact Friction Tester
This precision friction tester provides detailed information of the slip characteristics of packaging material. Surface slip is a key factor when printing, erecting or filling packaging materials on an automatic line. Friction parameters help the manufacturer understand how the finish of a blown film or printed carton can influence the feeding and running speed.
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Crease and Board Stiffness Tester
CBT1
The instrument measures crease folding force at 90°, board stiffness at 15° and requires no external software for operation. It automatically calculates the crease to board stiffness ratio for instant indication as to whether the material will run correctly on a high speed packaging machine.
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Film Shrink Tester
The Hanatek FST Film Shrink Tester is used to measure the effect of temperature on plastic films. The application of heat causes certain plastic films to rapidly contract; this effect can be used to seal and pack many items from food to consumer goods. The shrink effect is due to internal forces locked into the film during manufacture being released by heating, it is also known as linear thermal shrink or free shrink. The amount of shrinkage is dependent on the film type, thickness and sealing temperature. Testing the percentage shrink of a film ensures that it is suitable for a particular packaging application and establishes the correct temperature for that application.
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Gloss Meters
Small, lightweight and durable the gloss meter can be used in production and laboratory environments. The high specifications, including statistical analysis, graphical analysis and software-free PC down load facility make it the ideal gloss meter for matt to mirror surface finishes
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MFFT (Minimum Film Forming Temperature)
An instrument for measuring the MFFT point of a latex or emulsion
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Novo-Gloss 60 Glossmeter
60 degree glossmeter for general gloss measuring applications such as print, packaging, paint. 2 year warranty, NIST traceable calibration standard.
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Novo Gloss Flex 60 Glossmeter
Glossmeter designed for measuring low gloss finishes of surfaces with curvature
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Novo-Gloss Trio 20/60/85 Glossmeter
The Novo-Gloss Trio low cost glossmeter is ideal for gloss measurements of all surfaces and is suitable for matt to mirror gloss surfaces.
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Novo-Gloss Trio Glossmeter 20/60/85
20/60/85 glossmeter for measuring matt to mirror finishes. Complies to ISO 2813 and ASTM D523. Supplied with 2 year warranty, NIST traceable calibration tile
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Novo-Haze TX Transmission Hazemeter
Fast and accurate measurement of the optical quality of plastic films and other transparent materials.This instrument measures total transmission and haze according to ASTM D1003 (CIE C), the most important standard used in most QA applications.Manufactured in direct response to industry requirements, the Novo-Haze TX is offered at huge savings compared to other instruments which contain additional superfluous test methods.The instrument features an intuitive user friendly interface which minimises the test time and makes it an ideal choice for both QC and R&D.Uncompromising design, high quality materials and European manufacture make the Novo-Haze TX the ideal choice for any laboratory or QA environment.
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Opacity & Shade Meter
Novo-Shade Duo + Reflectometer
The Novo-Shade Duo reflectometer has 3 modes of operation*OpacityThis is used for measuring the hiding power of a coating or plastic film*ShadeMeasure the shade of surface on a greyscale*CleanlinessMeasure the substrate cleanliness or oxidisation of a surface