Mottling is an undesirable paint defect of lightness variations which is most obvious on light effect finishes. Typical causes can be a disorientation of the metallic flakes or film thickness variations of the basecoat. The BYK-Gardner mottling meter, cloud-runner objectively evaluates mottling as we see it and characterizes the mottles by their size and visibility. As a result, differences can be easily distinguished and target values can be specified for batch approval and process control. The small and ergonomic design of the mottle meter allows measurement in the lab for paint approval as well as in the line to evaluate process variations. 

Objective and reliable values for QC and trouble shooting

Objective measurement results independent of color and curvature

Measures under three angles to simulate different observing conditions

Ideal tool for the production line: small, fast and easy to handle

For flat and curved areas (radius larger than 50 cm)

Scan length can be selected on the mottle meter from 10 to 100 cm

Easy scroll wheel operation and large, multilingual display

Full statistics with ability to save in selectable memories

Docking station for data transfer to the PC and recharging the batteries of the mottling meter

smart-chart software for flexible data analysis and professional documentation