Use the table below to determine which ColorTec PCM-PSM  model will work best for your application

Industry?

Surface?

PCM Model(s)

Painted Surfaces

flat panels

12mm 45/0

curved surfaces

3mm 45/0, use foam baffle

masonry, stucco, cement

20mm Diffuse with window and baffle

Plastics

flat areas

12mm 45/0

small parts

3 mm 45/0 

curved surfaces

3mm 45/0, use foam baffle

wire & cable

 3mm 45/0 

textured surfaces

20mm Diffuse with window

powders

 20mm Diffuse with window 

transparent

12mm with white background

Foods & Agriculture

cheese, meats

12mm with window, 20mm D with window

powders, flour, sugar

20mm D w/window

fruits, outside

12mm 45/0, 12mm 45/0 with window

fruits, inside & fish

12mm 45/0 with window

leaves, small areas

3mm 45/0

soil & grass clippings

20mm Diffuse with window

coffee, grains, snack foods

20mm Diffuse with window

translucent liquids, sauces, dips

20mm Diffuse with window

Graphic Arts

litho printing

3mm 45/0 

other printing small

3mm 45/0

ink proofs, larger print targets

12mm 45/0

Paper

finished paper

12mm 45/0 (UV model)

paper pulp & paper board

20mm Diffuse with window

Textile

textile printing

3mm 45/0

hard weave

12mm 45/0

solid colors soft weave

20mm Diffuse with window

packages

12mm 45/0

Cosmetics

foundation drawdowns

12mm 45/0

skin, cosmetics on skin

12mm 45/0 flat head

powders

12mm or 20mm with window

lipstick

12mm with lipstick press

packaging

3 mm 45/0

Color Formulation &
Batch Correction

All Industries Using Advanced ColorSoft

PSM models, 12mm cone, 
12mm flat head, 12mm with window
20mm D with window, 26mm