BYK Gardner Instruments

BYK Gardner Instruments are essential tools for quality control in coatings, plastics, and related industries. BYK Gardner supplies offer an array of instruments designed to measure color, gloss, and appearance with unmatched accuracy.

The BYK gloss meter provides exact gloss measurements critical for product consistency. BYK colorimeters and spectrophotometers further extend their capability, delivering precise color analysis and matching solutions. These devices ensure products meet stringent quality standards, reducing variability and improving batch-to-batch consistency.

Users can choose from a range of models tailored to different applications and industry needs. BYK Gardner Instruments are available in various sizes and configurations, ensuring the right fit for every user. Many instruments are compatible with BYK's extensive line of accessories, enhancing their functionality and ease of use.

BYK Gardner Instruments provides reliable, user-friendly solutions for maintaining and improving product quality, whether for laboratory analysis or on-site testing.

BYK Gardner Instruments

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  • Abrasion Tester

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    Helps evaluate washability and abrasion resistance Conforms to ASTM D 2486 The tester reciprocates an abrasive force linearly over the sample. Reciprocating linear motion at 37.0 ±1 cycles per minute with a constant speed over a 10-inch travel. Utilizes a brush, sponge or abrasive paper to...

  • Weight Per Gallon Cups

    In North America the term "weight per gallon" ( wpg ) is used in the coating industry. The volume of the weight per gallon cup is such that, at a specified temperature, the numerical value in grams of water that it can hold is equal to, or ten times greater than, the numerical value in...

  • Liquid Color Meter (LCM+)

    Eliminates visual subjectivity of color measurement Works with both 50mm cuvettes and 11mm tubes High resolution background display, easy readable result and menu prompt operation Truly portable with use of rechargeable batteries Comes with external power supply, operating manual and 5 rechargeable...

  • Weight per Gallon Cups

    The BYK-Gardner Weight Per Gallon Cup is a simplified form of pycnometer specially designed to measure the density of a fluid at a standard temperature of 77°F (25°C). The net weight of the air-free sample is determined to the nearest 0.1 gram, and converted by simple factors to either...

  • LCM IV Photometer

    The LCM IV is a reliable color instrument which replaces conventional visual color evaluation with an objective measurement. It is ideal for routine production control of clear, transparent liquids like resins, adhesives and solvents. Large 7” touch-screen display with intuitive user guidance...

  • Multiple Clearance Square Applicators

    Multiple Clearance Applicators combine the accuracy of fixed applicators with the versatility of multiple clearance/gap choices in one unit. Greatest versatility 8 clearances Highest quality stainless steel Packaged in a handy reuseable box to prevent damage

  • Ford Viscosity Cups

    For both laboratory and field use Aluminum cup and brass orifice Calibrated cups are calibrated to within 2% accuracy Ideal for measuring low viscosity liquids Results are expressed as time in seconds for the liquid to flow through the orifice until the first break in the efflux stream. Time in...

  • Bubble Viscometers

    Yields accurate kinematic viscosity data quickly and easily using the Alphabetical Comparison Method (upward speed of a trapped air bubble) Conforms to ASTM D 1131, D 1545 and D 1725 Standard tubes easily identified by large letters Quick and easy cleaning Viscosity of the liquid sealed in each...

  • Liquid Color Standards

    Meets: ASTM D 1544, DIN ISO 4630, AOCS Method Tdla-64T Liquid Color Standards range from water white through yellow to deep amber. Liquid Standards 1 through 8 are solutions of potassium chloroplatinate. They are light in value, have a very slight greenish hue and are most often used in testing...

  • Bubble Viscometer Tubes

    The bubble viscometers can be ordered individually to create a custom set. Economically priced Compliant with ASTM methods D1131, D1545, D1725

  • Bar Film Applicators

    BYK Drawdown Bar film applicators are the highest quality and easiest to clean and maintain due to their simple design and rugged construction. The theoretical wet film thickness is etched onto every drawdown bar. The theoretical wet film thickness is roughly one-half the actual gap clearance. If...

  • Color Standards

    BYK-Gardner

    For Gardner Scale color evaluation Set of 18 color standards: 1 -18 Conform to ASTM D1544, DIN ISO 4630 and AOCS Method Tdla-64T Evaluate and grade transparent liquids such as varnishes, lacquers, shellacs, drying oils, fatty acids and resin solutions. All models include a rack and six empty...

  • Cuvettes for Liquid Color Meter (LCM)

    3073A15 are optional 11mm glass cuvettes: precision crafted, cylindrical tubes with rubber corks (20 pieces). 3073A20 are optional 11mm glass cuvettes: non-precision, cylindrical, disposable tubes, without corks (approx. 500 pcs.).

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