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Increasingly, paint is manufactured and mixed for distribution on a global basis. This global distribution also comes at a time when the demand for custom color is also increasing. To ensure the quality of these colors throughout the supply chain, paint manufactures have relied on benchtop spectrophotometers. But older spectrophotometers can be difficult to configure, and many have become contaminated with dust or paint. The operator is often unaware of these issues, resulting inconsistencies along the supply chain.To solve this challenge, X-Rite has introduced the Ci7x00 benchtop Spectrophotometer Series. When used in conjunction with other X-Rite solutions, the Ci7x00 gives paint manufactures an automated, software-driven set-up that assures consistent configuration across all locations in the global supply chain. The Ci7600/7800 spectrophotometers not only measure color quality, they also measure important details on the condition of the devices and the environment at the time of measurement. This critical information is provided in an audit trail that gives paint manufactures a level of quality assurance that was not previously available to them.
In addition to the Ci7x00 Series, X-Rite will also be showing their range of color measurement instruments that let paint manufacturers ensure their specifications and tolerances are met the first time, and every time. These include:
- The MA9X Multi-Angle Instrument family of hand-held spectrophotometers. These instruments give users the ability to easily, accurately, and consistently measure traditional and special effect paints and coatings, including the multi-angle spectrophotometer MA98 that measures coatings with special effects. This is the only device that meets the ASTM Standard E2539 for the measurement of interference pigments.
- The Color Viewing Booth QC Spectra Light, which offers more standardized light sources than any other visual quality control solution. Also featured will be the compact light cabin Judge II. This compact visual color evaluation system provides the closest fluorescent daylight simulation available.
- NetProfiler 3 is the software solution that verifies, optimizes, and certifies handheld and benchtop spectrophotometers used in the supply chain at locations around the world.
- The spectrocolorimeter RM200QC, which compares colors of laboratory samples or coated surfaces with reference standards. This instrument can also create reports that can be transmitted to the other partners in the supply chain.
- The noncontact benchtop VS450, which measures color and gloss measurements on dry and wet samples.
- Color iMatch, the intelligent software used for the formulation of paints. Color iMatch enables quick, accurate color analysis to optimize each recipe for cost and color accuracy.
In addition, PANTONE® Color Trends and libraries will also be showcased, along with variety of special licensing arrangements designed for the paints and coatings industry.
Francesco Tomasello, Vice President of European Sales for X-Rite Pantone, “The industry continues to grow and adapt to the challenges of a global market place. Our new Ci7600/7800 spectrophotometers are an example of how X-Rite Pantone’s solutions keep pace with this trend.
They provide users with an updated solution that not only ensures the accuracy of the color, but also ensure the accuracy of the instruments that are measuring the color. We look forward to showing users their capabilities, along with our other powerful color quality solutions at the European Coatings SHOW.”