ZGM 1120

Portable Precision Glossmeter

The Zehntner ZGM 1120 is an ultra‑compact, Swiss‑engineered digital glossmeter optimized for measuring gloss and haze on extremely small or curved surfaces. Powered via USB and operated using GlossTools software, it offers single, multi‑point, continuous, and automated measurements with built-in stray‑light compensation. Designed for fast, accurate use in production and laboratory environments, it’s especially suited for quality control of coatings, plastics, metals, and reflective materials.

Features

Available in 60°, 20°/60°, or 20°/60°/85° geometries
Plug‑and‑play USB power and data transfer
Automated measurement modes: single, continuous (min. 1.5 s interval), multi‑point
Real‑time statistics: average, min/max, standard deviation
Built‑in stray‑light and temperature compensation
Self‑diagnosis with calibration prompting
GlossTools software for data management, analysis, Excel export, PDF reporting
Contact or non‑contact measurement (calibrated for ~1 mm gap)
Stray‑light compensation for transparent or glossy substrates
Compact aluminum housing with high durability
Multilingual menu and intuitive user guidance

Applications

Gloss and haze control in coatings and paint production
Quality inspection of plastics, laminates, and films
Surface finish verification in automotive and aerospace components
Inspection of printed or reflective materials
Gloss consistency checks in consumer goods manufacturing
Measurements on small, curved, or confined parts
Supplier quality validation and incoming material inspection
Laboratory R&D for surface appearance characterization
Field and on‑site inspections where portability is key
Standard compliance testing in industrial settings

Technical Data

Specification	Value
Geometry Options	60° or 20°/60° or 20°/60°/85°
Gloss Range	0–2,000 GU
Repeatability	0–199.9 GU: ±0.1 GU; ≥200 GU: ±0.1 %
Reproducibility	0–199.9 GU: ±0.5 GU; ≥200 GU: ±0.4 %
Light Source	White LED
Power Supply	USB‑powered (via PC)
Dimensions (L×W×H)	~99 × 15 × 56 mm
Weight	~90 g (60°), ~96 g (20°/60°), ~120 g (20°/60°/85°)
Memory	Streamed to PC; unlimited storage via GlossTools
Operating Modes	Single, continuous, multi‑point measures
Calibration	Factory‑calibrated; traceable to BAM; auto‑cal prompts
Software	GlossTools for Windows; exports in Excel, PDF, CSV; pass/fail reporting
Suitable Surfaces	Curved, confined or small areas; coatings, plastics, metals
Standards Compliance	ASTM D523, ASTM D2457, BS 3900‑D6/‑D13, DIN 67530, ISO 2813, JIS Z 8741

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