Easy Steps for Performing Color Matching Testing In Paper and Packaging Industry

Easy Steps for Performing Color Matching Testing In Paper and Packaging Industry

We all know that colour matching is an important aspect of quality control when it comes to the paper and packaging industry. Thus, it is important for the manufacturers to conduct a colour-matching test on the materials so that accurate products will be delivered to the customers. Thus, we at Presto being Asia’s No.1 manufacturer of lab testing instruments have designed high-quality testing equipment known as Color Matching Cabinet Spectrum Asia. This is one of the high-quality testing equipment that has been designed to test the accuracy of colours present in the products and ensure that quality materials will be delivered to the customers.  

This high-quality color matching testing equipment has been designed as per industry standards including ISO 3664, BS 950, ASTM D 1729, and DIN 6173. This will ensure accuracy in test results. In this blog, we will discuss brief information about Presto colour-matching testing equipment and easy-to-follow steps for performing colour-matching tests on the materials. But first, let us discuss the importance of colour-matching testing in the paper & packaging industry. So, let us get started!
 
 

Importance of Color Matching Testing in the Paper & Packaging Industry

Colour matching is a process used to ensure that products match a specified colour standard. The paper and packaging industry relies on colour matching to produce products that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
 
Moreover, accurate colour matching enhances customer satisfaction by delivering an expected level of quality. It ensures that the paper and packaging products will be free from any colour defects like colour inaccuracy, Metamerism etc. This high-quality colour-matching cabinet is used for precise testing results.
 
By achieving precise color consistency, in products, manufacturers can deliver the products with accuracy and confidence. By meticulously ensuring that colours are precisely matched across various components or materials of a product, companies can create cohesive experiences.
 
Presto colour matching box is one of the high-quality lab testing equipment that can easily test the accuracy of product colours and ensure that quality products will be delivered to the customers.
 
Now, let us discuss a brief about this quality testing equipment.
 

Perform accurate colour assessment in paper and packaging products with Presto colour-matching cabinet

We all know that accurate colour plays a significant role in determining the quality of colours. When it comes to determining the accurate quality of colours, using an accurate colour-matching testing instrument is one of the critical aspects to ensure the quality of colours. Presto colour matching cabinet Spectrum Asia is one of the high-quality testing equipment that can be used to test the colours of the product accurately and ensure that quality materials will be delivered to the customers. Thus, with Presto colour-matching testing equipment, manufacturers can easily reduce the rate of Metamerism present in the products and assess the quality of colours.
 
This high-quality testing equipment has been embedded with different light sources that make it easy for the manufacturers to conduct colour-matching tests with the help of this quality testing equipment. 
 
It has been designed as per industry standards including ISO 3664, BS 950, ASTM D 1729, and DIN 6173. This will ensure accuracy in test results. 
 
Presto offers the best colour-matching cabinet price in India and designs this quality testing equipment with new and highly advanced features. 
 
Below, we have listed the features of this quality testing equipment.
 

Features of Presto colour-matching cabinet

This laboratory testing instrument designed by the experts at Presto has been embedded with high-quality features that we have listed below.
  • Standardized and controlled lighting conditions.
  • Wide Viewing Area
  • High-quality light sources are used
  • Standards: ISO 3664, BS 950, ASTM D 1729, DIN 6173

 

Technical specifications of Presto colour-matching cabinet

  • This testing equipment is fitted with FIVE Light Sources as per CIE International Standards:
  • D – 65 – Artificial daylight – 2 Nos.
  • TFL Light-Tungsten Filament – 4 Nos.
  • TL – 84 Light-Point of Sale – 1No.
  • UVB Light-Ultra Violet – 1 No.
  • CWF Light-Cool white fluorescent – 1 No.
  • Hour Meter-Imported from Germany to record the cumulative usage.
  • The angle of the viewing booth – is 45 degree
  • Viewing Booth Material – Wood or Steel
  • Time Totaliser – up to 99999.9 hours
These are the technical specifications of the Presto colour-matching cabinet.
 
Now, let us discuss some easy-to-follow steps for performing colour-matching tests on paper and packaging products.
 

Easy to follow steps for performing colour matching test with Presto colour matching cabinet

If you want to perform a colour-matching test with the help of the Presto colour-matching cabinet, then you need to follow the steps mentioned below:
 
  • Take out the machine from the wooden box.  Place it in a dark room on a flat surface or levelled surface where there is no interference of ambient light on the test area to get appropriate results.
  • Take a sample and cut a specific area from it that the user needs to test.
  • Take a Master and a sample and place it side by side on the 45-degree angle fixture.
  • Now fix the sample on the steel angle fixture using magnets (provided with the instrument). 
  • Place the material at the bottom of a viewing booth at the distance from the illuminator required to obtain the specific luminance. The specimen should be viewed at a distance of 450 to 600mm (18” to 24”).
  • When viewing a glossy surface, it is necessary to avoid seeing the light source secularly reflected by the surface. This may be accomplished by illuminating along the normal to the surface and viewing at 45° C to the normal or illuminating at 45°.
  • The INCA Light consists of four incandescent bulbs. Assessment should be done under filament lighting to ensure that the two samples are still matching. It is this light under which Metamerism is detected (Metamerism–when samples appear to be the same under one light source and become altogether different in another light). If the match is satisfactory, proceed on to the next light.
  • The U.V. Light switch should now be put ON to enable tests to be carried out under ultraviolet light. With the widespread use of fluorescent dyes and brighteners, it is necessary to ascertain if both samples react equally to ultraviolet radiation. It is often found particularly in the case of white samples the U.V.B. Light clearly indicates the presence of fluorescent dyes and bleaches.
  • A final test under TL-84 Triphosphor Fluorescent lamp is carried out to ascertain if the colours are acceptable at the ‘Point of Sale’.
  • If the matching of both the samples holds well under all the lights. It means that the dyeing, printing, and colouring of the sample are as per the requirement.
In this way, you can easily conduct colour-matching tests on the materials and deliver accurate products to the customers. If you want to take a free sample testing session for the use of this quality testing equipment then you can give us a call at +91 9210 903 903 or email us at info@prestogroup.com. Our team of technical experts will consult you regarding all your needs and queries.
Author : -Gaurav Malhotra

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