Measure The Color Of Concrete And Cement

Measuring the Color of Concrete and Cement

When it comes to the color of concrete and cement, consistency is key. Contractors pouring cement expect it will match the color advertised and, if they've used it before, the color they previously obtained. If the hue is off, this could create an aesthetic variation, but it could also signal a problem during the manufacturing process and cause costly reworking and wasted product.

Measuring the color of concrete and cement is an important step in both quality control and research and development applications. It can help producers ensure a consistent, well-made mixand enable researchers to develop the perfect pigments.

To achieve the necessary consistency and color, spectrophotometers are the tool of choice. These highly accurate devices provide an objective measurement of color according to industry-standard systems, like the International Commission on Illumination's L*a*b* (CIELAB) system or the Hunter L,a,b system. Spectrophotometers are fast, easy and accurate, delivering one-touch reads that fit right into an efficient workplace.

ColorFlex L2

While we carry a wide range of spectrophotometers, our recommendation for concrete and cement work is the ColorFlex L2. This benchtop directional device measures samples like the human eye does for an accurate and objective result every time. It uses 45°/0° geometry and a has small, compact build to fit neatly on any benchtop.

More Connectivity

The ColorFlex L2 is compatible with a wide range of additional components, with three USB 2.0 ports that can expand the possibilities of use. Compatible devices include:

USB flash drives that can transfer results between other devices.
Keyboards for manual entry.
Barcode scanners for quick and accurate data entry
Printers for easy hard copies.
Computers for data plotting and use with EasyMatch quality control software.

More Simplicity

With its small benchtop size and one-touch reads, this concrete and cement color measurement device offers ease of use and efficiency in one convenient system.

More Performance

The ColorFlex L2 can handle concrete and cement in various forms, from powders and solids to slurries. It also features expanded sample storage for 250 setups, tolerances and product standards and up to 2,000 sample measurements.

More Flexibility

The built-in software on this spectrophotometer comes with a range of flexible features and options:

Color scale, indices, illuminant and Observer parameters that specify measuring conditions.
Standard values for identifying product standards or targets during comparisons.
Pass/fail tolerances that measure against product specifications.
Averaging capabilities for uneven or inconsistent samples.
Display formats for various measurement information, like color data, color difference data and spectral difference data.

Why Choose HunterLab for Concrete and Cement Color Measurement?

Simply put, HunterLab has been a pioneer in color measurement for over 65 years. We're an industry leader, with some of the most accurate, precise and efficient equipment on the market. Manufacturers have been turning to HunterLab to help them verify and measure the color of concrete and cement for years, and the ColorFlex L2 is an excellent tool for carrying on the tradition.

To learn more about how HunterLab spectrophotometers can make color measurement of concrete and cement simple and quick, please reach out to one of our knowledgeable representatives today!