Overview
Get precise, repeatable color readings anywhere with the Linshang LS173 digital colorimeter. Built around a D/8° illumination geometry with the specular component included (SCI), this handheld instrument delivers laboratory-grade color measurement in a compact body that fits comfortably in one hand. The 3.5-inch IPS touch screen makes navigation fast and intuitive, so you can capture a reading in about one second and move on with your work.
Whether you are matching automotive paint, checking decorative coatings, or running incoming inspection on plastics and hardware, the LS173 gives you the data you need. It reports results across a wide range of color spaces and difference formulas, and it can suggest the three closest color card numbers to help you find a match quickly. A dedicated QC function with customizable color difference thresholds makes batch inspection straightforward and consistent.
Key Features
- Brand: Linshang
- Model: LS173
- Light Source: Full spectrum LED
- Measuring Aperture: 8 mm
- Interface: USB
- Battery: Included
Highlights
- ✓ Fast readings in about one second keep your workflow moving, even during large batch inspections.
- ✓ Multiple color spaces and difference formulas let you report results in the format your team or customer expects.
- ✓ The QC mode with adjustable thresholds helps you flag out-of-tolerance parts before they leave the shop.
- ✓ USB connectivity and app or PC software support make it easy to share and archive color data.
- ✓ CE certified construction gives you confidence in measurement quality and everyday reliability.
Usage
The LS173 is well suited to automotive paint matching and refinishing, hardware and stone color verification, decorative surface inspection, and plastics quality control. It operates in working temperatures from 0 to 45°C at 0 to 85% relative humidity without condensation, so it performs in typical workshop and lab environments.
In the Box
- Linshang LS173 digital colorimeter
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