Introduction to the Color Matching Cabinet

The Color Matching Cabinet actively supports color matching and assessment across industries where maintaining color consistency and quality proves essential. For instance, it equips users with multiple light sources like D65, TL84, TL83, CWF, UV, F/A, and U35, while also complying with standards such as ASTM D1729 and BS 950 PART1. Consequently, professionals in textile testing laboratories and other sectors rely on it to achieve accurate color evaluation under standardized lighting conditions.

Applications of the Color Assessment Cabinet

This cabinet is extensively used in various industries, including textiles, automotive, ceramics, cosmetics, foodstuffs, footwear, furniture, knitwear, leather, ophthalmic, dyeing, packaging, printing, ink, and more. In textile testing, it helps assess color differences after tests like color fastness, providing grade evaluations based on specified standards. Additionally, it’s crucial for night duty color checks, ensuring consistency with standard light sources.

Key Features

Multiple Light Sources: The Color Matching includes D65, TL84, TL83, CWF, UV, F/A, and U35 for comprehensive color assessment and metamerism effects.
Standards Compliance: Meets ASTM D1729 and BS 950 PART1, ensuring reliable color matching.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for industries like textiles, automotive, and printing, where color consistency is critical.
Optional Accessories: Features a tilting table at a 45° angle for enhanced color fastness assessment.

Specifications

D65: International Standard Artificial Daylight, 6500K
TL84: Applied to stores in Europe, Japan, and China, 4000K
CWF: Cool White Fluorescent, American Standard, 4150K
F/A: “Sun-setting Light Yellow” incandescent light source (imitation of sunset), 2700K
UV: Viewing under ultraviolet light to detect optical brighteners or fluorescent pigments, wavelength 365nm
TL83: Warm White Fluorescent, American Standard, 3000K
Optional Light Sources:
- U35: Warm White Fluorescent, American Standard, 3500K
- D50, D75: Artificial Daylight options
- CW, F: Cool White and Tungsten Filament options
  Lamps should be replaced every 2000 hours or annually to maintain consistent color matching properties.

Why Choose the Color Matching Cabinet?

The Color Matching Cabinet is an advanced solution for maintaining color consistency across industries. Because of its compliance with ASTM D1729 and BS 950 standards, it ensures accurate color assessment under various light sources. Furthermore, its versatility, optional tilting table, and support for metamerism testing make it a valuable asset for textile testing labs and other sectors.