High-end Handheld Spectrophotometer
High-End Handheld Spectrophotometer | D/8, SCI/SCE, Multiple Apertures & Color Quality Traceability
How to Choose a High-End Handheld Spectrophotometer: Aperture, Light Sources, Measurement Position and Quality Control
Fulcrum Technology provides high-end handheld spectrophotometers for plastics, electronics, coatings, inks, textiles, printing, ceramics, automotive interiors and exteriors, packaging, materials R&D and quality control. Key configurations may include D/8 geometry, SCI/SCE measurement, UV light, full spectral reflectance, L*a*b*, ΔE color-difference evaluation, and multiple or micro apertures. Select a model according to sample size, measurement area, surface gloss, fluorescence, measurement position and data-management needs. Confirm the choice against the actual sample, inspection purpose, aperture and quality workflow. Explore high-end handheld spectrophotometers.
Micro Apertures and Small Measurement Areas
For small measurement spots, restricted access, local color patches, narrow areas, print details, small parts or special measurement points, consider models with micro-aperture or multiple-aperture options, such as TS-26D, Aurora, FTS7000 or FTZ9. Check product specifications to confirm available apertures and suitable spot sizes.
Light Sources, UV and SCI/SCE Modes
Light-source conditions, UV, SCI/SCE and spectral reflectance are important selection factors. For fluorescent materials, optical brighteners, gloss differences, supplier acceptance or color evaluation under different viewing conditions, verify the model's light-source configuration, UV mode, SCI/SCE support and data output. For a comparison of measurement modes on glossy samples, read SCI/SCE mode differences.
Horizontal and Vertical Measurement Applications
For larger flat samples, panels, sheets, packaging, printed materials or samples that can be placed steadily, a horizontal instrument can help hold the measurement point consistently and reduce handling variation. Consider TS-26D, TS-25D or TS-23D. For small or irregular samples, restricted measurement points or flexible contact angles, evaluate a vertical high-end model.
Repeatability and Quality Traceability
For standard-color development, supplier acceptance, cross-batch comparison, R&D data management or long-term quality traceability, review repeatability, inter-instrument variation, aperture stability, data export and software workflow. Under the same measurement conditions, color-difference formula and standard settings, trends from a high-end spectrophotometer can support quality decisions when compared with similar equipment. Actual differences depend on the sample, calibration, measurement mode and acceptance criteria.
- For micro apertures or local spots, compare TS-26D, Aurora, FTS7000 and FTZ9. For UV, SCI/SCE or fluorescent samples, verify the light-source configuration and measurement mode.
- Horizontal models suit stable, large or flat samples; vertical models suit smaller areas, local points and irregular shapes. Confirm suitability for the sample and operating method.
- For product demonstrations, stock, lead times or after-sales service, send the model and application requirements to Fulcrum Technology for confirmation.
The TS-26D benchtop spectrophotometer uses D/8 geometry with SCI/SCE measurement and a combined full-spectrum LED and UV light source. Choose among three apertures—MAV Φ8/Φ10 mm, SAV Φ4/Φ5 mm, or SSAV 1 × 3 mm—to suit the sample and measurement area. It supports spectral reflectance, L*a*b* values and ΔE color assessment for plastics, electronics, coatings, inks, textiles, printing, ceramics, packaging, R&D and quality control. Confirm aperture, UV settings and SCI/SCE conditions against your sample and inspection standards.
For configuration or measurement-method guidance, contact Fulcrum Technology.
The TS-25D horizontal spectrophotometer features D/8 optical geometry, a dual optical path, a combined full-spectrum LED and UV light source, and SCI/SCE measurement modes. Select the Φ8 mm or Φ4 mm measuring aperture before purchase. It is designed for color analysis in laboratories, color-standard setup, incoming material inspection, and traceable quality control in production.
The TS-25D can be evaluated for color inspection in plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and dyeing, printing, ceramics, packaging materials, research, and quality control. It supports spectral data and L*a*b*/ΔE color-difference evaluation for supplier acceptance and color-standard management. For fluorescent or optical-brightener-containing samples, or samples requiring special illumination, confirm the measurement method against the sample, applicable standard, aperture, and internal QC procedure.
For product configuration or measurement guidance, contact Fulcrum Technology.
The TS-23D horizontal spectrophotometer uses D/8 optical geometry and a full-spectrum LED light source, supports SCI/SCE measurement modes, and has a fixed Φ8 mm measuring aperture. It is intended for general flat samples, larger measurement areas, and QC workflows with fixed measurement conditions.
Applications include plastics and electronics, paints and inks, textiles and dyeing, printing, ceramics, packaging materials, and R&D quality control. Confirm suitability against sample size, surface condition, measurement area, SCI/SCE needs, and internal QC procedures.
<p>Aurora is 3nh’s high-end array spectrophotometer with nine interchangeable apertures: 3, 5, 10 and 11 mm flat and pointed apertures, plus a 1 × 3 mm narrow aperture. It supports D/8 geometry, SCI/SCE, UV-included or UV-excluded measurement, spectral reflectance, Lab data and ΔE evaluation. Aurora suits advanced color QC for plastics, coatings, inks, textiles, printing, ceramics, electronic materials, packaging and R&D. Confirm the setup for the sample size, surface, measurement area, gloss, fluorescence and QC workflow.</p>
The FTS7000 Spectrophotometer is 3nh’s high-end handheld spectrophotometer, featuring a large-area dual-row 40-element photodiode array sensor, D/8 geometry, full-spectrum LED and UV light sources, SCI/SCE measurement, and multiple color spaces. It offers five measurement apertures: a 1 × 3 mm miniature aperture, 4 mm flat and pointed apertures, and 8 mm flat and pointed apertures. It supports color-difference inspection, incoming-material acceptance, R&D comparisons and process QC in electronic plastics, paints and inks, textile dyeing, printing and ceramics. Confirm the selection based on sample material and size, surface condition, measurement area, gloss, fluorescence and your QC workflow.
The 3nh FTZ9 is a high-end handheld spectrophotometer with D/8 geometry and a dual-row, 32-group silicon photodiode array, plus a full-spectrum LED source and a UV source. It supports SCI/SCE measurements and multiple color spaces. Four measurement apertures are available: Φ12 mm, Φ8 mm, Φ4 mm, and 1 × 3 mm. The FTZ9 is suitable for color-difference inspection, incoming acceptance, R&D comparison, and process quality control in plastics, coatings, inks, textile dyeing and printing, printing, and ceramics. Confirm selection based on sample size, surface condition, measurement area, gloss differences, aperture requirements, and the QC workflow.
The FTZ8 spectrophotometer is a handheld three-aperture instrument for color measurement. It can be used in plastics, coatings, inks, textile dyeing and printing, printing, ceramics, and electronic materials for color-difference inspection, incoming acceptance, R&D comparison, and process quality control. It is suited to applications requiring Lab color data, ΔE evaluation, SCI/SCE comparison, and measurements at multiple apertures. Confirm selection based on sample size, surface condition, measurement area, gloss differences, and the internal QC workflow.
The FTZ7 is a dual-aperture handheld spectrophotometer for color difference testing, Lab color data, ΔE evaluation, SCI/SCE comparison and process quality traceability. It can support incoming inspection, R&D comparison and quality control in plastics, coatings, inks, textile dyeing and printing, printing, ceramics and electronic materials. Confirm product suitability based on sample size and surface condition, measurement area, gloss differences, aperture requirements and your internal quality-control workflow.
The TS7700 is a handheld dual-aperture spectrophotometer with D/8 geometry, a plane diffraction grating, a dual-row silicon photodiode array with 40 groups, and a full-spectrum LED source. It supports SCI/SCE, UV-included / UV-excluded measurements, Lab color data, ΔE evaluation, and spectral reflectance analysis. Its apertures are MAV: Φ8 mm / Φ10 mm and SAV: Φ4 mm / Φ5 mm. It can be evaluated for color quality control in plastics and electronics, paints and coatings, textiles and dyeing, printing, automotive, medical, cosmetics, food, and laboratories. Confirm sample size, surface, measurement area, fluorescence conditions, and QC workflow before selecting.
<p>The TS7600 is a handheld spectrophotometer for color-difference inspection, Lab/ΔE measurement and quality control. It supports D/8, SCI/SCE and UV-included / UV-excluded measurement with a combined full-spectrum LED source and dual optical paths.</p><p>It can be used for incoming inspection, R&D comparison, batch checks and process QC in plastics, coatings, inks, textiles and dyeing, printing, ceramics and electronic materials. Confirm the configuration based on sample dimensions and surface, measurement area, gloss, fluorescence conditions and internal QC workflow.</p>