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Use the table below to determine which ColorTec PCMmodel will work best for your application

 

Industry Surface PCM+ Model
Painted Surfaces flat panels 10mm 45/0
20mm
curved surfaces 3mm
masonry, stucco, cement 20mm with window
Plastics flat areas 10mm
small parts 3 mm
curved surfaces 3mm
textured surfaces 20mm w/window
powders 10mm or 20mm w/window, 30mm bench top
clear films 10mm with white background
Foods & Agriculture cheese, meats 10mm w/window, 20mm w/window
powders, flour, sugar 10mm w/window, 20mm w/window
fruits, outside 10mm
fruits, inside & fish 10mm w/window
leaves, small areas 3mm
soil & grass clippings 20mm w/window, 25mm w/clear bag
coffee, grains, snack foods 20mm or 30mm bench top
liquids, sauces, dairy 30mm bench top
Graphic Arts litho printing  3mm
other printing small 3mm
ink proofs, larger print targets 10mm
Paper finished paper 10mm
paper pulp & paper board 20mm  w/window
Textile textile printing 3mm
hard weave 10mm cone
solid colors soft weave 20mm w/window
packages 10mm
Cosmetics foundation drawdowns 10mm
skin, cosmetics on skin 10mm flat head
powders   10mm or 25mm w/window
liquids,creams & lotions 30mm bench top
lipstick 10mm with thin film press
packaging 3 mm