The Grating Spectrophotometer YG0921 is an advanced color measurement instrument designed to provide highly accurate and consistent results across various industries, this spectrophotometer is equipped with three measuring apertures (φ 8mm, φ 4mm, and 1x3mm), offering exceptional adaptability for analyzing plastic electronics, paint coatings, textile printing and dyeing, automotive, medical, and food industry applications. It utilizes grating spectroscopic technology, an optical splitter with 1000 precision lines, ensuring high-resolution spectral analysis with an optical resolution of less than 10nm in the visible range. With its silicon photodiode array sensor (dual row of 40 groups) and a long-life full-spectrum LED light source, the YG0921 delivers reliable, high-precision color measurements, making it an essential tool for industries requiring strict color consistency and quality control.

Market Price

The Grating Spectrophotometer YG0921 is positioned in the high-end segment, with prices typically ranging between $5.030 and $5.050 USD, depending on the configuration and optional accessories such as a micro-printer or a dust-proof box. Its advanced spectrophotometric capabilities, high repeatability (ΔE*ab ≤ 0.03), and long-lasting LED light source make it a valuable investment for industries that demand uncompromising color accuracy and consistency. This instrument not only enhances product quality control but also optimizes manufacturing efficiency, ensuring that every batch meets strict color standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What industries benefit from the YG0921 spectrophotometer?
  This device is ideal for automotive coatings, textile printing, paint and ink manufacturing, cosmetics, plastics, food packaging, and medical applications. It is also widely used in scientific research laboratories for precise color analysis and material quality assurance.

• How does the YG0921 ensure precise color measurement?
  The YG0921 features a grating spectroscopic technique, dual optical path system, and silicon photodiode array sensor, which improve measurement accuracy, repeatability, and stability. The SCI/SCE measurement structure further enhances its ability to analyze color while minimizing interference from surface texture variations.

• Does the spectrophotometer support multiple light sources?
  Yes, it includes full-spectrum LED light sources and supports D65, A, C, D50, D55, D75, F1, F2 (CWF), F3, F4, F5, F6, F7 (DLF), F8, F9, F10 (TPL5), F11 (TL84), and F12 (TL83/U30), allowing for precise color evaluations under different lighting conditions.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages:

• High Precision Color Analysis using grating spectroscopic technology with an optical resolution of <10nm.
• Versatile Measuring Apertures (φ 8mm, φ 4mm, and 1x3mm), allowing for flexibility in sample size and surface types.
• Dual Optical Path System for SCI/SCE simultaneous measurement, ensuring accurate and repeatable color data.
• Built-in Camera Positioning for precise sample alignment, improving measurement efficiency.
• Long-Life LED Light Source, providing stable performance with over 3 million measurements.

Disadvantages:

• Premium Pricing, which may be a significant investment for small-scale industries.
• Regular Calibration Required to maintain optimal accuracy, requiring periodic adjustments.

Field Applications

The YG0921 Grating Spectrophotometer is indispensable for industries where color quality is a critical factor. In automotive coatings, it ensures that every paint formulation meets strict color specifications to avoid mismatches in production batches. In the textile industry, the spectrophotometer helps in dye formulation and consistency verification, ensuring uniform fabric coloration. The cosmetics sector relies on the YG0921 to maintain color consistency in makeup products, while the plastic electronics industry uses it for matching plastic components to precise color standards.

Recommendations

To ensure optimal performance, the YG0921 spectrophotometer should be regularly calibrated using the included black and white calibration wells. The built-in camera positioning system should always be utilized to ensure precise alignment of small or complex samples. For high-volume quality control processes, integrating the SQCX quality management software will facilitate efficient data tracking and color consistency monitoring. Additionally, industries with continuous production lines can benefit from optional accessories such as the micro-printer for instant on-site color reports, ensuring real-time quality verification.

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