Linshang LS196 Gloss Meter for Ceramic Tile and Stone Surface Inspection Malaysia
Linshang LS196 Gloss Meter for Ceramic Tile and Stone Surface Inspection Malaysia
Gloss is an important appearance characteristic for ceramic tiles, polished stone, marble and other decorative building materials. Two products may have similar colours and patterns but still look noticeably different when their surface gloss is inconsistent.
The Linshang LS196 Gloss Meter provides an objective method for measuring surface gloss using numerical Gloss Unit (GU) readings.
With a 60° measurement angle and a wide 0–1000 GU measurement range, the LS196 can be used for routine quality inspection as well as highly polished surfaces.
Why Measure Gloss on Ceramic Tiles?
Ceramic tile manufacturers need to maintain consistent appearance between production batches.
Gloss variation can occur because of differences in:
Glazing
Firing conditions
Surface polishing
Raw materials
Production parameters
Surface treatment
Manufacturing batches
Small differences may become obvious when multiple tiles are installed next to each other.
Using a gloss meter allows manufacturers to quantify these differences before products reach the customer.
Gloss Measurement for Marble and Stone
Polishing is an important process for marble, granite and other decorative stone.
The quality of polishing directly influences surface appearance.
A gloss meter can be used to compare measurements:
Before polishing → Measure
After polishing → Measure
After final finishing → Measure again
This provides numerical information about the improvement achieved during the polishing process.
Applications of Linshang LS196
The LS196 can be used for gloss inspection of suitable surfaces such as:
Ceramic tiles
Glazed tiles
Marble
Granite
Polished stone
Artificial stone
Decorative panels
Building materials
Polished surfaces
It can be useful for manufacturers, stone processors, suppliers, QA/QC departments and inspection companies.
Why the 0–1000 GU Range Matters
Highly polished surfaces can be strongly reflective.
The LS196 provides a measurement range up to 1000 GU, giving users additional flexibility when working with both ordinary and highly glossy materials.
This can be particularly useful for companies handling multiple types of ceramic, stone or decorative products.
Check Uniformity Across a Large Surface
A large tile or stone slab should not necessarily be evaluated using only one measurement point.
A practical inspection method is to measure several locations.
For example:
Top → Measure
Centre → Measure
Bottom → Measure
For larger slabs, additional points can be added.
If readings vary significantly, this may indicate uneven polishing or differences in surface treatment.
Compare Different Production Batches
Batch-to-batch consistency is important for decorative materials.
Imagine a customer purchasing additional tiles several months after the original installation.
Even when the colour is similar, a noticeable gloss difference can make the replacement tiles stand out.
Manufacturers can establish reference gloss values for each product and compare new production against the approved specification.
Establish a Golden Sample
An approved tile or stone sample can be retained as a reference.
The gloss value of this golden sample can be measured and recorded.
Future production can then be compared with the approved value or acceptable range.
This provides a more objective quality standard than relying entirely on visual comparison.
QC Mode for Routine Inspection
For repetitive quality-control work, the LS196 provides a QC mode.
Once suitable acceptance limits are established, operators can use these limits to evaluate production samples.
This is useful for:
Incoming material inspection
Production monitoring
Polishing quality control
Batch inspection
Finished-product inspection
Record and Analyse Gloss Data
The LS196 supports computer connection and measurement data transmission.
Measurement results can be exported for further analysis and documentation.
This allows companies to maintain records for:
Production batches
Different polishing processes
Supplier comparison
Customer specifications
Internal QC
Process improvement
Historical data can also help identify gradual changes in production quality.
Gloss Meter vs Visual Inspection
Visual inspection remains useful, especially for identifying obvious surface defects.
However, visual judgement is affected by lighting, viewing angle and individual perception.
A gloss meter provides a numerical GU value that can be communicated between:
Production
QA/QC
Suppliers
Management
Customers
This helps reduce subjective disagreements over whether a surface is "glossy enough."
International Gloss Measurement Standards
The Linshang LS196 is designed according to recognised gloss measurement standards including:
ISO 2813
ASTM D523
ASTM D2457
DIN 67530
Users should always confirm the measurement method required for their particular material, customer specification or testing procedure.
Linshang LS196 Gloss Meter Supplier Malaysia
For Malaysian ceramic, tile, marble, granite and building-material companies, the Linshang LS196 provides a practical solution for objective surface gloss inspection.
Its combination of 60° measurement geometry, 0–1000 GU range, QC functionality and data-management capability makes it suitable for both production inspection and highly polished surfaces.
Contact MTM Precision
MTM Precision Sdn. Bhd.
Showroom & Service Centre
No. 29-1 & 29-2, Jalan Bandar 18,
Pusat Bandar Puchong,
47160 Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia
🌐 Website: www.mtmpre.com.my
📧 Email: mtmpre@yahoo.com
📱 WhatsApp: +6016-660 7346
15 Aug 2026
