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The LS196 is a hand-held digital gloss meter designed for professional surface gloss measurement across a wide range of materials such as paint, coatings, ink, plastic, ceramics, stone, metals, and electroplated finishes. It features high precision, a wide measurement range, and easy operation suitable for both quality control and production inspection environments.
📊 Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Measuring angle 60° (universal for most materials)
Measuring spot / aperture 9 mm × 15 mm
Minimum sample size 20 mm × 10 mm
Measuring range 0 – 1000 Gloss Units (GU)
Resolution / Division value 0.1 GU
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU); ±0.2 % (120–1000 GU)
Reproducibility ±0.5 GU / ±0.5 %
Zero error ~0.1 GU
Indication error ±1.5 GU (0–120 GU); ±1.5 % (120–1000 GU)
Display 240×128 dot-matrix LCD
Language support English & Simplified Chinese
Power supply Rechargeable lithium battery (3.7 V)
Charging / Data interface USB-C (charging + PC data)
Dimensions ~140×48×75 mm
Weight ~237 g
Operating temp/humidity 10–45 °C, 0–85 % RH (no condensation)
✨ Key Features
✔ Wide Range & Professional Accuracy
Measures from 0 to 1000 GU, suitable for matte, semi-gloss, and high-gloss surfaces such as metal parts or electroplated panels.
Performance meets Grade 1 gloss meter standards, ensuring high accuracy and reliability.
✔ 60° Universal Geometry
The 60° measurement angle is ideal for most materials and widely used in industry testing.
✔ Put-and-Measure Simplicity
After powering on, just place the meter on the surface—no need to press buttons to start measuring.
✔ QC Mode
Quality Control mode enables setting upper and lower limits to automatically judge if measured gloss is within specification—great for batch inspections.
✔ PC Software Support
Connect to a Windows PC via USB to collect data, set parameters, run online measurements, and generate or print test reports.
✔ Ergonomic & Durable
Engineered with a comfortable grip and robust housing for frequent use on both shop floors and laboratory settings.
✔ D65 Light Source
Uses a D65 standard light source with a photopic spectral response for better accuracy on colored surfaces.
✔ Auto Shutdown & Long Battery Life
Smart power management with auto-off and long measurement sessions on a full charge.
📜 Standards & Compliance
The LS196 conforms to major international gloss measurement standards, meaning its results are comparable and accepted in global quality systems:
International standards
ISO 2813 – Paints and coatings specular gloss measurement
ISO 7668
ASTM D523 & ASTM D2457 – Standard test methods for gloss
DIN 67530 – German gloss measurement standard
Chinese standards
GB/T 9754, GB/T 13891, GB/T 7706, GB/T 8807
Meets Grade 1 working machine requirements under JJG 696-2015 verification regulation.
🔍 Typical Use Cases
The LS196 is ideal for:
Quality control of paint and coating production.
Assessing gloss on automotive parts, plastic components, metals, and ceramics.
Batch inspection in factories using QC pass/fail judgments.
Laboratory or field testing where reliable gloss data is required.
Parameters
Parameter Name Parameter Value
Hardness Scales HV、HRC、HRB、HRA、HS、HL、HB
Measurement Range HV(50-1700), HL(170-960), HRC(20-70), HRB(13-100),
HRA(60-85.8), HS(26.4-99.5), HB(30-651), HRE(20-70), HRF(60-100)
Resolution 1HV, 0.1HRC
Accuracy ±4%H+10HV,±2.5HRC (Probe fixture stand test, H as the standard value)
Repeatability 3%H+8HV,2HRC (Probe fixture stand test, H as the standard value)
Test Force 20N
Display 240 * 240 dot matrix IPS
Power Supply Rechargeable lithium battery 3.7V@1000mAh, full charge for over 5000 continuous measurements
Charging Port USB(Type-C)
Size 185*43*45 mm
Weight 245 g
Working Temperature Range -10~50℃,0~85%RH (no condensation)
Storage Temperature Range -10~60℃,0~85%RH (no condensation)
Supply Voltage DC5V
Operating Current 60mA
The conical mandrel bend tester is used to determine properties of a coating. Resistance to cracking
detachment from its substrate and its elongation during the test. Conical mandrel test is also known as
standard method for assessing the flexibility and the adhesion properties of coatings when these are
subjected to bending stresses This is accomplished by bending the test material around a conically
shaped metal bar. The conical mandrel bending test is a commonly used for testing for painted or
coated panels. Conical Mandrel Bend Tester is widely recommended to test the resistance of a paint, coating, varnish
to evaluate cracking or detachment from a metal panel. It is suitable for use with metal panels up to
0.8mm thick (flexible substrates up to 5mm thickness) e.g. polythenes or synthetic rubber. The
apparatus consists of a steel mandrel 203mm in length and tapering from 38mm to 3mm in diameter. It will accommodate test panels up to 19cm x 11cm in size. A graduated scale on the clamping bar
indicates the mandrel diameter at which failure has occurred. When this diameter is added to the
thickness of the panel used, the percentage elongation can be calculated. Conical mandrel detects
common failures of coating shows cracking or flaking after bending. Can be used in accordance with
DIN ISO EN 6860, ASTM D522, BS 3900 E11, DIN 53150
Conical Mandrel Bend Tester
Dimesions: 250 x 150 x 419mm
Specimen Thickness 0.80mm / 1/32“ Max specimen width 190mm
Conical mandrel: 1/8 - 1 ½“ (3.2 – 38.1 mm)
Technical specifications
Material : MS ; Cone: MS (chromium-plated steel)
Dimensions (LxHxW): 324 mm x 140 mm x 10 mm
Cone: length 203 mm, greatest Ø 38 mm, smallest Ø 3,1 mm
Test panel:
Length: 200 mm at maximum
Width: 130 mm at maximum
Thickness: max 1 mm at steel, max 2 mm at
aluminium, max 4 mm at materials with less
bending stress than aluminium
The LS239 Automotive Paint Meter is an advanced car paint/coating thickness gauge used to measure the thickness of paint and coatings on vehicle body panels. It’s ideal for:
Used car inspections (detect repainting or previous repairs)
Body shop quality control
Dealership vehicle assessments
Car enthusiast or inspector use
It works on both ferrous (steel) and non-ferrous (aluminium) substrates and can identify metallic putty/filler and galvanized layers, giving you insight into vehicle condition beyond what the eye can see.
🔥 Key Features
📊 Dual Modes: Simple & Expert
Simple Mode: Quick, go-to paint measurements.
Expert Mode: Designed for professional inspectors — lets you test 19 car components and store up to 999 vehicle records, with up to 6 measurements per component.
📱 Smart Bluetooth & Reporting
Built-in Bluetooth lets you connect to a mobile app or WeChat mini-program to record measurements, generate inspection reports, and share them easily on your phone.
🟡 Three-Color Backlight Feedback
The backlight changes color based on measured thickness:
White: Normal range
Yellow: Slightly high/low range
Red: Severe deviation, outside limits, or ferrous putty detected
This makes results easy to interpret at a glance.
⏱️ Fast & Accurate
Quick measurement: ~0.3 s per reading.
Automatic substrate recognition: Detects steel, aluminium, galvanized iron, and non-metallic body parts.
Custom alarm values can be set to trigger when measurements exceed thresholds you define.
💾 Large On-Device Storage
In Simple Mode, stores ~60 readings; in Expert Mode, can store up to 999 vehicle datasets, giving ample room for professional workflows.
🪶 Durable Probe
The ruby probe tip is wear-resistant and ensures long-term accuracy.
Advanced digital probe technology processes measurements directly at the probe, reducing interference and improving stability.
📐 Continuous Measurement & Rotatable Display
Continuous mode: Hold the probe and slide for sliding/continuous readings — showing max/min values in simple mode.
Rotatable screen: In Simple Mode, the display rotation can be switched for easier viewing in tight spaces.
📊 Technical Specifications
Feature Specification
Probe tip Ruby (wear-resistant)
Measuring principle Fe: Hall effect / Al: Eddy current
Probe type Integrated
Measuring range 0.0 – 5000 µm
Resolution 0.1 µm / 1 µm / 10 µm
Accuracy ≤±(3 %H + 2 µm) (0–3000 µm)
≤±(5 %H + 2 µm) (3000–5000 µm)
Display 192×64 dot-matrix LCD
Measuring interval ~0.5 s
Min. measuring area Ø 25 mm
Min. curvature Convex: 5 mm / Concave: 25 mm
Min. substrate thickness Fe: 0.2 mm / Al: 0.05 mm
Battery Rechargeable lithium 3.7 V @ 1200 mAh
Operating temp. −20 °C – 50 °C
Storage temp. −20 °C – 60 °C
Weight ~88.8 g
Dimensions 108 × 70 × 31 mm
Connectivity Bluetooth
🧠 Typical Uses
Used Car Buyers & Inspectors:
Compare paint thickness across panels to spot inconsistencies.
Detect putty or filler indicating previous body repairs.
Body Shops & Detailers:
Validate even application of paint and coatings.
Record and document thickness readings for quality assurance.
Dealers & Auctions:
Produce professional reports for vehicle condition transparency.
📦 What’s Included
LS239 Paint Thickness Gauge
Fe & Al zero adjustment plates
Standard test film
USB rechargeable cable
User manual & warranty card (contents may vary by seller)
📌 Summary
The Linshang LS239 Automotive Paint Meter is a feature-rich, fast, and accurate car paint thickness gauge with simple and expert modes, Bluetooth reporting, large storage capacity, and smart substrate/putty detection — making it well-suited for professional inspectors, used car evaluators, and body shop quality control workflows
Automotive Paint Meter
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