LOW-e - Data Sheet

Absorbed energy causes heating, which leads to radiation. To save energy and improve thermal management, e.g. in buildings, the thermal emissivity is an important parameter. For absorber coatings and low-e coatings, the emissivity determines the effectiveness and economy of a coating. Low-e is the abbreviation for "Low emissivity", which means "low heat emission". The emissivity indicates how much radiation a body emits compared to the ideal radiator. We carry out measurements for you regarding reflectance and emissivity at 82 °C / 180 °F in the range 3-30 µm of any coating as an integral value. Flat samples (any sample size, at least 5.5 x 5.5 cm) and also tubes can be measured. The method is non-destructive. By comparing different coatings, calculations regarding energy savings/gains can be made.