Application of Gloss Meters in Transportation and Warehousing Industry

Overview

The transportation and warehousing industry are a pivotal sector responsible for the movement and storage of goods, encompassing various activities from manufacturing to distribution and retail. Gloss meters play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of surfaces within this industry.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s Structural Gloss Meters are sometimes referred to as glossiness meters, reflectometers, gloss testers, surface finish meters, shine meters, gloss measuring devices, specular gloss meters, surface gloss analyzers, and gloss level meters.

GAO Tek’s Structural Gloss Meters have the following applications in transportation and warehousing industry:

Vehicle Inspection: GAO’s gloss meters are utilized for inspecting and maintaining the surface quality of transportation vehicles, including trucks, trains, and aircraft. They ensure that the external surfaces meet the required gloss standards, contributing to the overall aesthetic and protective qualities of the vehicles.
Warehousing Infrastructure: Within warehouses and distribution canters, GAO’s gloss meters are employed to assess the gloss levels of floors, storage racks, and packaging materials. Maintaining appropriate gloss levels is crucial for the safety, cleanliness, and overall appearance of the storage facilities.
Packaging Quality Control: GAO’s gloss meters play a vital role in quality control within the packaging process. They are used to measure and ensure the gloss consistency of packaging materials, contributing to the visual appeal of products and the reliability of packaging.
Vehicle Components: For transportation vehicles, especially in the aviation and automotive sectors, GAO’s gloss meters are used to assess the gloss of components such as body panels, interior surfaces, and critical parts. Consistent gloss levels contribute to the aesthetic appeal and durability of these components.
Inspection of Labels and Signage: GAO’s gloss meters are applied to inspect the gloss levels of labels and signage used in the transportation and warehousing industry. This ensures that information is clear, visible, and aesthetically pleasing.

More information on gloss meters and their applications in other industries can be found on this page

Structural Gloss Meters

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Structural Testers | Structural Test Equipment

GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada.

Complying with Transportation and Warehousing Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s gloss meters comply or help our customers comply with the industry standards such as

ISO 2813
ASTM D523
ASTM D2457
ISO 7668
ASTM E430
ISO 13803
ASTM D5767
ISO 17267

Complying with Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s gloss meters comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations
Surface Transportation Board (STB) regulations
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regulations

GAO Tek’s gloss meters comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as

Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards
Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) regulations
Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs)
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regulations

Case Studies of Gloss Meters in Transportation and Warehousing Industry

Gloss meters are sometimes called as glossiness meters, reflectometers, gloss testers, surface finish meters, shine meters, gloss measuring devices, specular gloss meters, surface gloss analyzers, and gloss level meters.

Here are some practical examples of using gloss meters in transportation and warehousing industry:

In the Northeast Region of the U.S., where harsh weather conditions can impact vehicle surfaces, gloss meters are utilized for regular maintenance inspections, ensuring the longevity and appearance of transportation fleets.

In the Midwest Region, gloss meters are applied to assess warehouse floor gloss levels, contributing to safety protocols and preventing slip and fall incidents.

In the South Region, where high temperatures can affect label adhesion, gloss meters are used to maintain the quality of labels on transportation packaging, ensuring readability and information accuracy.

In the West Region, known for its diverse geography, gloss meters are employed to assess the glossiness of metal components in transportation and warehousing infrastructure, contributing to durability and corrosion resistance.

In Canada, gloss meters find applications in assessing the visual appeal of transportation vehicles, contributing to the overall aesthetics and branding of the industry.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID supplier in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in transportation and warehousing industry.

Passenger Transport Industry | RFID Solutions

Retail Trade & Rental Industry | RFID Solutions

Use of Gloss Meters with Leading Software and Cloud Services in Transportation and Warehousing Industry

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s gloss meters with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include

Spectro Track
Easy Match QC
Color iQC
Data Color Tools
BYK smart chart
X-Rite Color Master
Konica Minolta CL-Soft
Rho point IQ
Data Color TOOLS
Rho point Data
Spectra Magic NX
Konica Minolta CL-S10w
BYK maccs
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
IBM Cloud
Oracle Cloud
SAP Cloud Platform
Salesforce
Azure Machine Learning
AWS Lambda
Google Cloud AI Platform
IBM Watson Studio
Oracle Cloud Analytics
Salesforce Einstein Analytics

GAO Tek’s gloss meters and their applications in other industries are listed on this page

Structural Gloss Meters

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Structural Testers

Meeting Customers’ Demands

Large Choice of Products

In order to satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are located in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., Canada. Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in transportation and warehousing industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

IBM Global Services
Accenture
Cognizant Technology Solutions
Deloitte Consulting
Capgemini
DXC Technology
Wipro Limited
HCL Technologies
Infosys
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Tech Mahindra
Atos

GAO has Many Customers in Transportation and Warehousing Industry

The products from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in transportation and warehousing industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s products in transportation and warehousing industry.

Passenger Transport Industry | RFID Solutions

Retail Trade & Rental Industry | RFID Solutions

Here are some of GAO’s customers in transportation and warehousing industry: