Spectrophotometers
Spectrophotometers are essential analytical instruments utilized across various fields such as medical, veterinary, chemical, and environmental laboratories. They measure the intensity of light wavelengths absorbed or transmitted by a sample, enabling precise quantitative and qualitative analysis. These devices are indispensable for tasks including concentration determination, reaction kinetics, and purity testing, providing rapid and reliable results with minimal sample preparation.
With advances in technology, spectrophotometers have evolved to offer greater accuracy, user-friendly interfaces, and portability. They find applications in clinical diagnosis, pharmaceutical development, quality control, and veterinary diagnostics. Spectrophotometry supports informed decision-making and enhances laboratory productivity, making it a cornerstone tool for researchers and healthcare professionals alike.
Types of Spectrophotometers Your Laboratory May Need
Double Beam Spectrophotometers
Double beam spectrophotometers utilize two light paths, one directed through the sample and the other through a reference, to simultaneously measure light intensity. This design compensates for fluctuations in the light source and provides highly stable and accurate measurements. They are widely preferred in clinical and research laboratories where precision and reproducibility are critical.
These instruments offer advantages such as reduced noise, longer instrument stability during extended analyses, and enhanced baseline stability. Their sophisticated optics and electronic design allow for quick wavelength scanning and reliable quantification, supporting diverse applications including enzyme assays, concentration determination, and kinetic studies.
Handheld Spectrophotometers
Handheld spectrophotometers offer portability and ease of use, making them suitable for field analysis, point-of-care diagnostics, and rapid sample assessments. They integrate compact optics and electronics to deliver accurate measurements outside traditional laboratory settings, enabling timely decision-making.
Despite their compact size, these devices provide versatile functionality with user-friendly interfaces, rechargeable batteries, and data storage capabilities. They are ideal for veterinary clinics, environmental monitoring, and quality control tasks where mobility and quick results are essential.
What You Should Know Before Selecting a Spectrophotometer and Making an Investment
Key Factors to Consider
When selecting a spectrophotometer, consider the instrument’s wavelength range, resolution, and detection limits, as these determine its suitability for your specific applications. Additionally, the device’s stability, repeatability, and ease of calibration will impact the overall data quality in your clinic.
Other important factors include the spectral bandwidth, stray light performance, and sample handling options. Understanding whether you need single beam or double beam technology can influence measurement accuracy, especially in complex or variable samples.
Market Price Range
Spectrophotometer prices vary widely depending on features such as wavelength range, optical design, and brand reputation. Basic models start at lower price points for routine testing, while high-end instruments with advanced optics and software capabilities command higher prices suitable for specialized clinical research.
Investing in quality devices offers long-term benefits including better reliability and support. Market prices can also be affected by accessories and warranties included, so it is essential to evaluate total cost of ownership for your clinic’s operational needs.
Quality-Price Ratio
Quality-price balance should consider not just upfront costs, but also maintenance, calibration needs, and consumable usage. Premium spectrophotometers from Kalstein provide excellent value due to durable build quality, accurate optics, and responsive customer service, making them a smart investment in clinical settings.
Opting for a spectrophotometer with robust construction and reliable components ensures lower maintenance costs and extended operational lifespan. Choosing products with accessible technical support and easy firmware updates also enhances long-term value and continuous performance.
Expected Lifespan Based on Usage and Maintenance
The expected life of a spectrophotometer depends on usage intensity and routine maintenance practices such as cleaning optics and calibration. Proper handling minimizes wear, helping maintain accuracy and extending device longevity in busy clinical environments.
Regular preventive maintenance checks and timely replacement of consumables like lamps ensure your spectrophotometer operates efficiently. Training personnel on operational best practices also contributes to maximizing the instrument’s useful life.
KALSTEIN SPECTROPHOTOMETERS
Among many products, at Kalstein you can find the ideal spectrophotometer for your Clinic
If you don’t know which spectrophotometer to buy, consider factors such as wavelength range, accuracy, ease of use, and application type. Kalstein offers a range of models designed to meet diverse laboratory needs with advanced features and reliable performance, ensuring you make a well-informed purchase that maximizes your laboratory’s efficiency.
Benchtop Color Haze Meter YR05479
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Our most sold spectrophotometer
The Benchtop Color Haze Meter YR05479 is an advanced instrument created by Kalstein, utilizing patented technology to accurately measure haze, transmittance, and chromaticity in various materials. Equipped with d/0 transmittance optical geometry and parallel lighting options, it aligns with international standards such as CIE 15 and ASTM D1003/1044, ensuring exceptional precision for materials like glass, plastics, and films.
With a market price ranging from approximately $8000 to $8600 USD, the YR05479 haze meter is competitively priced among its peers. This cost-effective range makes it an appealing choice for laboratories and production lines that prioritize precision and stability in quality control processes. Interested buyers can obtain a detailed, personalized quote through the Kalstein Plus platform to meet their specific requirements.
| YR05479 Benchtop Color Haze Meter | |
| Model | YR05479 |
| Optical Geometry | Transmittance:d/0 (diffused illumination, 0-degree viewing angle); similar to CIE15 standard 0/0(parallel illumination, 0-degree viewing angle); Confirms to the standard of ASTM D1003/1044, CIE No.15, GB/T 3978, GB 2893, GB/T 18833, ASTM E308, DIN5033 Teil7 |
| Application | wildly used in the field of glass processing, plastic processing, film manufacturing, display screen processing and packaging industry, liquid pharmaceutical analysis, laboratory etc. |
| Integrating Sphere Size | Φ154mm |
| Light Source | 360~780nm Combined LED Lamp |
| Spectral Separation Device | Concave-Grating |
| Detector | 256 Image Element Double Array CMOS Image Sensor |
| Wavelength Range | 360~780nm |
| Wavelength Pitch | 10nm |
| Half Bandwidth | 10nm |
| Reflectance Range | 0~200% |
| Measurement Aperture | Transmittance: Φ25.4mm |
| Color Spaces | CIE LAB,XYZ,Yxy,LCh,CIE LUV,Musell,s-RGB,HunterLab,βxy,DIN Lab99 |
| Color Difference Formulas | ΔE*ab,ΔE*uv,ΔE*94,ΔE*cmc(2:1),ΔE*cmc(1:1),ΔE*00, DINΔE99,ΔE(Hunter) |
| Other Colorimetric Data | Haze (ASTM D1003/1044)，transmittance rate T， WI(ASTM E313，CIE/ISO,AATCC,Hunter)， YI(ASTM D1925，ASTM 313), MI(Metamerism Index ), Color Strength, Staining fastness,Color Strength, Opacity, Pt-Co index and Gardner index |
| Observer Angle | 2°/10° |
| Illuminant | D65,A,C,D50,D55,D75,F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12 |
| Display Data | Spectral/Values, Chromaticity Values, Color Difference Values/Graph,Color Diagram, Color Simulation, Pass/ Fail Result, Color Offset |
| Measurement Time | About 1.5s |
| Repeatability | Spectral transmittance: for test transmission reference white within ΔE*ab 0.05% (400~700nm: within 0.04%); Chromaticity Data: Φ25.4mm,within ΔE*ab 0.03 (after do warm-up and calibration, it is the average value to measure transmission reference white plate for 30 times at 5 second intervals) |
| Inter-instrument Agreement | Φ25.4mm,within ΔE*ab 0.15 (average value for 5 pcs standard transmittance color plates measurement ) |
| Size | 370X300X200mm(L*W*H) |
| Weight | About 9.6kg |
| Power | DC 24V,3A Power Adapter |
| Illuminant Life Span | 5 years, more than 3,000,000 times measurement |
| Screen | 7-inch TFT Capacity Touch Screen Display |
| Interface | USB,Printing Port |
| Storage | Standard:5000; Sample:20000 |
| Language | Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English |
| Working Temperature | 0~40℃(32~104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20~50℃(-4~122°F) |
| Standard Accessory | Power Adapter, User Manual, QC software(please download from website), USB cable, reflectance white and black board, transmittance black board, 25.4mm aperture, transmissive test component |
| Optional Accessory | Miniature- printer |
| Note | The specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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Spectrophotometers on offer
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Array Spectrophotometer YR06664
Non-contact Benchtop Spectrophotometer YR05482
Benchtop Spectrophotometer YR05477
Benchtop Spectrophotometer YR05478
Non-contact Benchtop Spectrophotometer YR05483
Benchtop Color Haze Meter YR05479
Non-contact spectrophotometer YR05481
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Spectrophotometers are essential tools for precise analysis of light and color in laboratory settings. Kalstein has made a name for itself in this field, offering state-of-the-art equipment that ensures reliable results with every measurement.
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