Elcometer 480 Gloss Meter | All Models & Substrate Options
Elcometer 480 Glossmeter
The Elcometer 480 provides quick and accurate Gloss, % Reflectance, and Haze measurements on a wide range of materials.
It is commonly used on paint, plastic, ceramic and metal.
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Product Description
Elcometer 480 Glossmeter — reliable gloss measurement for varied finishes
The Elcometer 480 gloss meter delivers fast, repeatable Gloss (GU) readings and, on supported models,
% Reflectance and Haze (HU). Store up to 40,000 readings in 2,500 batches;
transfer to PC or mobile via USB/Bluetooth® for reporting in ElcoMaster®.
Features by SKU (read this before buying)
Bottom line:J480B-6 = 60° GU only (no % / no Haze). J480T-6 adds % (no Haze).
J480T-26 & J480T-268 add Haze (Dual/Triple angle).
✔ included · — not included · % = % Reflectance · HU = Haze
60°-only gauges are not ideal for very glossy or very matte surfaces.
Angle guide: 20° = high gloss (>70 GU) · 60° = general/semi-gloss (10–70 GU) · 85° = matte (<10 GU).
SKU / Model
Angles
Reports
Memory
Connectivity
J480B-6 Model B
60°
GU ✔ | % — | HU — No % / No Haze
—
USB
J480T-6 Model T — Single
60°
GU ✔ | % ✔ | HU — No Haze
40,000 / 2,500 batches
USB & Bluetooth® (PC/iOS/Android)
J480T-26 Model T — Dual
20° / 60°
GU ✔ | % ✔ | HU ✔
40,000 / 2,500 batches
USB & Bluetooth® (PC/iOS/Android)
J480T-268 Model T — Triple
20° / 60° / 85°
GU ✔ | % ✔ | HU ✔
40,000 / 2,500 batches
USB & Bluetooth® (PC/iOS/Android)
Why choose the Elcometer 480 gloss meter?
If your quality standard references gloss measurement for coatings, plastics, ceramics or metals, the Elcometer 480 gives you
fast readings, clear pass/fail control, and simple reporting. Teams use it for paint gloss checks on production lines,
powder coating audits, automotive refinish inspection, and appearance control.
Common use cases
Production QC: verify every batch meets the target GU/%/HU limits before shipment.
Incoming inspection: compare supplier finish against your reference standard.
Field service: diagnose gloss or haze complaints on installed parts.
R&D / process tuning: optimize curing, resin ratios, and surface prep for consistent appearance.
Workflow: measure → review → report
Measure at the correct angle (20° high-gloss, 60° general, 85° matte).
Check on-screen statistics and Pass/Fail (Model T) against your limits.
Export batches via USB/Bluetooth® to ElcoMaster® and share a gloss report.
FAQs
Do I need Haze (HU)?
Use Haze when customers notice “halo” or bloom on high-gloss finishes. Choose Dual (20/60°) or Triple (20/60/85°). 60° only glossmeters do not measure Haze.
Which angle should I use?
20° for high-gloss (>70 GU), 60° for general/semi-gloss (10–70 GU), 85° for matte (<10 GU). Triple-angle covers all three.
Can I create gloss reports?
Yes. Export readings from the gauge to ElcoMaster® on PC, iPhone® or Android™ and generate shareable reports.
