Depending on how they scatter light, transparent materials may appear milky or fuzzy. The haze-gard i provides objective, standardized measurements to accurately quantify this visual effect.
- Total transmittance
- Transmission haze
- Clarity
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The haze-gard i maintains full transparency assessment with just one reading. Optional, easy-to-replace holders are available for various applications, including a special holder for very thin films. Haze measurement is used to assess the abrasion resistance of transparent materials.
The haze-gard i Abrasion Holder (sold separately) helps position the abraded area accurately within the measuring beam. Cuvettes and the cuvette table, also available at additional cost, are suitable for testing liquids.
Haze and transmittance are controlled in a single unit using internationally recognized standard procedures.
- ASTM D1003 - illuminants C and A non-compensated method
- ISO 13468 - illuminant D65 Compensated method
The haze-gard i presents all results simultaneously, making it well-suited to meet any customer requirement.
Equipped with advanced optics and modern LED technology, the haze-gard i delivers exceptional performance:
- Reference beam, self-diagnostic system, and enclosed optical components
- LED light source ensures consistent, long-term performance—includes a 10-year lamp warranty
- Automatic, long-term calibration for safe and user-friendly operation
- Excellent repeatability and reliable inter-instrument consistency
The redesigned touch display is intuitive and easy to operate across all functions. The open measurement area allows for testing of various sample sizes. Horizontal or vertical setup options offer flexibility and make handling in any orientation convenient.
Measurement data can be organized and stored directly within the haze-gard i, supporting efficient project management. The device stores up to 5,000 readings and provides complete statistical output, including mean, minimum/maximum values, and standard deviation. Data can be exported in multiple formats to support day-to-day lab operations.
The smart-lab Haze software handles data analysis tasks with ease, ranging from simple tables of individual test series to time-based trend reporting.
Specifications
- Measurement Range 0 - 100 %
- Repeatability ± 0.1 units (standard deviation)
- Reproducibility ± 0.4 units (standard deviation)
- Memory 5000 readings
- Interface
- LAN, USB 2.0, additional front USB port for memory stick
- Power Supply 115/230 V self-adapting
- Illuminants CIE-C, CIE-A (ASTM D1003)
- CIE-D65 (ISO 13468, ISO 14782)
- Spectral Response CIE luminosity function y
- Geometry 0° / diffuse
- Measurement Area ø 18 mm (0.7 in)
- Sample Port ø 25.4 mm (1.0 in)
Manufactured in Germany
This item is shipped from the United States.
Accessories
Comes Complete With:
- LAN-cable
- smart-lab Haze software with 2 licenses for download (4865)
- Traceable certificate
- Manual
- Half-day training
- Instrument
- Guide carriage for sample holders
- Clarity calibration standard (4776)
- Foot switch
- Power cord
- USB-cable
Optional Accessories Available at Additional Cost:
- 6180 Cuvette for Liquids, 2.5 mm
- 6182 Cuvette for Liquids, 5 mm
- 6183 Cuvette for Liquids, 10 mm
- 6189 Cuvette for Liquids, 20 mm
- 4748 Haze aperture 4 mm
- 4774 Haze Aperture 15 mm
- 4776 Clarity Calibration Standard, for 4775
- 4777 Clarity Reference Standard, for 4775
- 4778 Transmittance Standard 10, for 4775
- 4779 Transmittance Standard 30, for 4775
- 4780 Transmittance Standard 50, for 4775
- 4781 Transmittance Standard 70, for 4775
- 4782 Transmittance Standard 90, for 4775
- 4783 Transmittance Standard Set, for 4775
- 4784 Thin Film Holder, for 4775
- 4785 Taber Abrasion Holder, for 4775
- 4786 Cuvette Table, for 4775
- 4788 Sample Holder, for 4775
- 4790 Haze Standard 1, for 4775
- 4791 Haze Standard 5, for 4775
- 4792 Haze Standard 10, for 4775
- 4793 Haze Standard 20, for 4775
- 4794 Haze Standard 30, for 4775
- 4795 Haze Standard Set, for 4775
- 4865 smart-lab Haze