The Dispensing Gauges; What Are Gauges; Standard Dispensing Gauges - CPS COLOR COROB D50 Manual Del Usuario

14 THE DISPENSING GAUGES

14.1 What are gauges?

The gauge is simply an indexing device. Precision made to ensure precise indexing of colorant.
Colorant manufacturers create an entire spectrum of available color formulations based on their
product. To create this spectrum of colors, the formula requires that small portions of various
colorants be added to the base paint.
The amount of colorant added, is measured in "fluid ounces". The ounce measurement is further
broken down into fractional dispenses. The popular increments are 32, 48 and 64 parts per ounce.
The size of the paint container into which the colorant is being added is very important.
Formulas created with the US gallon as a basic size, must be altered when dispensing into
Imperial Gallons (US IMP) or Metric Pails (USM). One (1) ounce of colorant is commonly referred
to as "1Y" (Y = 1 ounce).

14.2 Standard dispensing gauges

1/48 US
1/96 US
1/64 US
1/48 USM
Metric
1/48 Imperial Oz
1/96 Imperial Oz
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