Overview

Accurate colour measurement is essential across multiple industries, from manufacturing and healthcare to food processing and environmental monitoring. Colorimeters provide precise colour analysis by quantifying the intensity of colours and comparing them against established standards. These devices play a crucial role in ensuring product consistency, quality control, and regulatory compliance. In the United Kingdom, the demand for high-precision colour measurement tools has increased significantly due to stringent regulations and the need for standardised colour accuracy across industries. From laboratories to industrial production lines, colourimeters help businesses maintain consistency and meet both international and UK-specific compliance requirements. GAO Tek offers a range of reliable and advanced colourimeters tailored to the diverse needs of the UK market.

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 For GAO's Colorimeters, visit GAO Tek headquarters’ webpage: Colorimeters and explore a comprehensive selection of Colorimeters with various features:

 

Other Names for Colorimeters

  • Colour measurement instruments
  • Spectro colorimeters,
  • Chromatic meters
  • Photometric analyzers
  • Colour density meters
  • Pigment analyzers
  • Hue testers

 

Key Components of GAO Tek’s Colorimeters

  • Light Source: Provides consistent illumination to ensure accurate colour assessment.
  • Optical Filters: Help isolate specific wavelengths for precise colour measurement.
  • Detector Sensor: Captures the light reflected or transmitted from the sample.
  • Microprocessor: Processes the data and provides a digital readout of the measured colour values.
  • User Interface: Displays the results and allows adjustments for calibration and analysis.
  • Connectivity Features: Some models include Bluetooth or USB for data transfer and remote monitoring.

 

Core Functions of GAO Tek’s Colorimeters

  • Colour Matching: Ensures consistency by comparing sample colours to predefined standards.
  • Shade Analysis: Accurately determines colour variations in textiles, coatings, and plastics.
  • Quality Control: Helps industries maintain uniformity in product batches by detecting colour deviations.
  • Medical Diagnostics: Used in clinical laboratories to measure biological samples and assess chemical reactions.
  • Food & Beverage Analysis: Ensures compliance with food safety regulations by monitoring colour consistency in ingredients and final products.

 

International and UK Standards Complied with by GAO Tek’s Colorimeters

 International Standards:

  • ISO 12647 – Colour control standards for print and packaging
  • ASTM D2244 – Standard for colour evaluation of materials
  • CIE Lab* – Internationally recognized colour space system for accurate measurement
  • FDA Guidelines – Ensures compliance for colour analysis in pharmaceuticals and food products

UK Standards:

  • BS EN ISO 11664 – UK adaptation of international colour measurement standards
  • BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards) – Colour compliance for food safety and packaging
  • UKAS Accreditation – Ensures precise calibration and measurement standards in laboratory testing

 

How GAO Tek’s Colorimeters Help Customers Comply with UK Government Regulations

  • Manufacturing & Quality Control: Assists manufacturers in meeting BS EN ISO 11664 requirements by ensuring precise colour consistency across production batches.
  • Food & Beverage Industry: Supports compliance with BRCGS standards, ensuring consistent product appearance and regulatory approval.
  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals: Helps laboratories meet UKAS accreditation for precise diagnostic colour assessment.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Facilitates compliance with UK environmental standards by ensuring accurate analysis of water, soil, and air samples.
  • Retail & Packaging: Ensures that colour specifications in consumer goods adhere to UK and EU regulatory frameworks.

 

Practical Applications of GAO Tek’s Colorimeters

  • Manufacturing & Industrial Use: Colorimeters help detect inconsistencies in paints, plastics, and textiles to maintain product uniformity.
  • Healthcare & Clinical Testing: Used in medical labs to analyze biological samples and ensure accurate diagnostic testing.
  • Food & Beverage Industry: Ensures quality control by maintaining standardized colour in food products, beverages, and packaging.
  • Pharmaceuticals: Enables precise measurement of drug compositions and coatings to comply with health regulations.
  • Agriculture & Environmental Science: Used to assess soil quality, water contamination levels, and environmental changes based on colour variations.
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care: Ensures colour consistency in skincare products, hair dyes, and makeup formulations.
  • Printing & Textile Industry: Verifies colour accuracy in printed materials and fabrics to meet customer and industry expectations.

 

GAO Case Studies in the United Kingdom

  • London: A pharmaceutical laboratory adopted GAO Tek’s colorimeters to improve drug formulation consistency and comply with UKAS accreditation standards.
  • Manchester: A textile manufacturer used our industrial colorimeters to maintain uniform dyeing processes and meet British quality control standards.
  • Birmingham: A food processing plant integrated GAO Tek’s colorimeters to monitor ingredient consistency, ensuring compliance with BRCGS regulations.
  • Edinburgh: A research institute utilized our lab-grade colorimeters for environmental monitoring, accurately analyzing soil and water samples.
  • Bristol: A packaging company implemented GAO Tek’s colorimeters to ensure precise colour reproduction in product labels and branding materials.

 

GAO Tek Inc. provides these systems with robust R&D, ensuring reliability, scalability, and technical excellence to help industries achieve their goals.

Our products are in stock and can be shipped overnight within the United Kingdom from one of our local warehouses. If you have any questions, our technical experts can help you. Please fill out this form or email us.