What Is the Best Way to Measure the Color of Opaque and Transparent Pellets?

A spectrophotometer is the best way to measure the color of opaque and transparent pellets. The color measurement solution enables you to maintain color consistency to meet industry standards and improve the pellets' appearance.

Measure Pellets With the Right Equipment

When measuring the color of opaque and transparent pellets, it is essential to utilize a spectrophotometer that considers opaqueness and transparency. Spectrophotometers that measure reflectance are well-suited for evaluating both opaque and transparent pellets.

Prepare Your Samples

A standard procedure needs to be implemented when preparing and presenting samples. Having procedures that everyone follows helps limit any inconsistencies between samples to ensure more accurate results. Consider developing a repeatable sample preparation method for repeated results.

Maintain Industry Standards When Measuring

The color of opaque and transparent pellets must adhere to the standard test method for color determination of plastic pellets. The ASTM standard outlines the ideal testing methods and measurement processes. A spectrophotometer allows you to optimize your color measurement process, helping you maintain industry standards. 

Measure Objectively

The human eye can assess the color of opaque and transparent pellets. However, people's perceptions of color can vary, which makes the assessment subjective. Other factors, such as lighting, viewing angle, and even texture, can also impact the perception of a specific color.

A spectrophotometer offers an objective measuring process that yields more accurate and consistent results. With this advanced solution, the factors can be controlled, and the color of the resin pellets can be quantified through numerical representation. 

Use the Data to Your Advantage 

It's important to analyze the data you gather after measuring each sample with a spectrophotometer. The data helps you maintain color consistency and meet industry standards. A spectrophotometer also highlights inconsistencies, allowing you to make the necessary adjustments to your manufacturing process. 

Integrate ESG Considerations Into the Measurement Process

With increased environmental awareness and evolving regulations, improving Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has become crucial in the plastic manufacturing industry.

Implementing accurate measurement practices using HunterLab spectrophotometers allows you to detect and correct color issues before mass production. As such, you can reduce product and energy waste and carbon emissions. Our solutions cover the raw materials, converted plastics, recycling, and feedstock segments of the circular economy.

Measure Plastic Pellets Accurately With HunterLab

At HunterLab, we have been producing high-quality, reliable spectrophotometers for decades. Our color measurement solutions offer the best possible ways of measuring the color of resin pellets while adhering to industry testing standards. Our Agera spectrophotometer allows you to measure transparency and opaqueness and is equipped with the largest sample port in the market to provide the most accurate and repeatable results. Contact us to connect with the HunterLab professionals today!