Colour Measurement for Masterbatch and Compound Manufacturers
Accurately, measure, match, and share colour data with supply chain partners
Colour Measurement for Masterbatch and Compound Manufacturers
Improve product quality by reducing errors, boost your efficiency, control cost, and reduce waste.
Brand owners are acutely aware of the important role that colour and its consistency plays in customers' decisions, so the specification of attractive and appealing colours is an important part of the product development process. Delivering the right colour to customer specification quickly, consistently, and cost effectively will help masterbatch and colourant producers to grow their business and build strong supply chain relationships.
Our experienced teams install digital colour data systems to ensure that final product matches customer's requirements from batch to batch and continues to do so for all future batches.
By selecting a cutting-edge digital colour data system, masterbatch producers can ensure that not only is their production system optimised, but that it can work closely with customers on specification, feasibility, and product approval. The supply chain can greatly reduce the risks and costs associated with physical standards, subjectivity, and inconsistent colour communication.
Konica Minolta helps customers to implement unparalleled solutions for improving colouring processes in masterbatch production that will ultimately mitigate product errors, boost the efficiency of large production batches, minimise waste, and reduce manufacturing costs.
The decision for the right instrument for masterbatch applications is mainly driven by the need to reduce the “edge loss” of translucent samples. In this case, the only right choice is d:8 geometry. All Konica Minolta sphere instruments reduce the impact of this phenomenon by illuminating a slightly larger area than the measurement size. For fully transparent samples, the measurement should be made in transmittance mode using a benchtop spectrophotometer.
The innovative new CM-36 series benchtop spectrophotometer is the preferred instrument for masterbatch producers. Available in upside-down vertical configuration or horizontal/top port design the CM-36 series offers versatility and accuracy for samples ranging from translucent to opaque. Of key interest to the high accuracy masterbatch industry, the short to medium term measurement certainty can be further improved by utilising the wavelength analysis and adjustment feature.
By improving colour communication owners can dramatically save time and reduce waste and rejects.
Benefits
- Drive innovation through unrivalled colour management
- Achieve tight tolerances according to respective standards
- Meet customer's needs and specifications
- Speed up processes and decrease number of corrections
- Strengthen your brand identity
Instruments
CM-5 Benchtop Spectrophotometer
Standalone benchtop, with an integrated large colour display and operator wizard, a versatile solution for lab colour measurements of solid, granular, powdered, or liquid samples. The top facing measurement port and large transmittance chamber facilitate efficient and repeatable processes.
Applications
Measurement of Masterbatch with CM-26dG
With its lightweight ergonomic design, optional Bluetooth™, and high-resolution TFT colour display, the CM-26d series is perfectly suited for applications in the field. The CM-26dG spectrophotometer sets a new standard for easy and fast data handling and offers great flexibility of use with two easily interchangeable measurement apertures of Ø 8 mm (MAV) and Ø 3 mm (SAV).
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