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Assessing color visually is crucial for ensuring quality and consistency in various industries like textiles, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. However, colors may vary depending on lighting conditions and perception.
This article will walk you through some of the equipment designed to evaluate color under different lighting sources.
How to evaluate color objectively and reliably?
The light booth is a tool that allows you to visually evaluate color under different light sources, in constant and ideal conditions. This means that the color you see in the light booth is as close as possible to what you would see in nature, without distortions or external influences.
Made with a sealed chamber featuring a light gray, anti-reflective interior, the chamber prevents light from reflecting off the sample surface during examination.
The cabinet is equipped with multiple lamps replicating various real-life light sources such as daylight, artificial light, and UV light. It also includes an LCD screen which displays lamp time use and the selected light source.
To assess color, simply place the sample inside the cabinet, select the desired light source, and observe the color. It’s also possible to compare the sample with a reference sample to identify any color discrepancies. Its compact size and user-friendly design make it portable and suitable for use in the laboratory and on the production line. This allows the operator to monitor color throughout the entire process.
Video: The color matching cabinet in action
To illustrate how the color matching cabinet works and the benefits it offers, we’ve created a brief video below for you to watch. You will see how easy the SACAS276 cabinet is to use, the different light sources that are available and how quickly and accurately color can be assessed.
The service: SAMA Tools® assists you from purchase to training
If you are interested in purchasing a light booth for visual color evaluation, SAMA Tools® is the brand for you, created by S.A.M.A. Italia Srl.
We specialize in manufacturing, selling, and support for quality control instruments like color difference meters, spectrophotometers, and more.
SAMA Tools® offers you not only an excellent quality/price ratio, but also a personalized and complete service.
Our team will come to your workplace to install the color matching cabinet in your laboratory and train your staff based on your personal needs. During these sessions, we teach you how to use the cabinet effectively and how to interpret the results.
Our training courses give you the skills you need for professional color evaluations, and at the end of the session, you’ll receive a participation certificate.
An example is seen here with our client Bruma, a Tuscan tannery that specializes in leather finishing.
Leather finishing is a critical stage when processing tanned hides, where specific treatments are applied to improve appearance, durability, and other characteristics.
In the photo: Alessio Romagnoli from Bruma, after completing his training course with our technical specialist, Marco Gnech.
Do you want to learn more about the crucial role of the light cabin in tanneries? We have written a dedicated article that will surely interest you.
If you need to equip yourself with one or more light booths, contact us now and we will provide you with all the information you need. We will also offer you a free, no-obligation quote for the supply of the equipment and the training course at your company.
Still unsure? Take a look at the testimonials from some of our satisfied clients. We’re hopeful that your feedback will soon be added to the list!
