Lovibond® by Tintometer Group sets the global standard in automated color measurement with instruments like the PFXi series, AF710-3, and Model Fx, delivering unmatched precision for Saybolt, ASTM D1500, Pt-Co/Hazen, and Gardner color scales critical to the petrochemical industry. Fully compliant with ASTM D156, D6045, D1209, and D1544, these rugged, temperature-controlled spectrophotometers eliminate operator subjectivity, ensure traceability, and integrate seamlessly into refinery and pipeline QC workflows for fuels, lubricants, aromatics, and waxes. With large touch-screen interfaces, automatic cell handling, and long-life LED illumination, Lovibond automated color systems provide fast, repeatable results that meet the strictest specifications of ASTM D1655, D4814, and D6751—trusted daily from crude assay to finished product certification.
The Lovibond® PFXi series represents the pinnacle of automated spectrophotometric color measurement, delivering laboratory-grade precision for over 50 industry-standard scales including ASTM D156/D6045 Saybolt, D1500 Mineral Oil, D1209 Pt-Co/Hazen, D1544 Gardner, and many more. Featuring temperature-controlled measurement chambers, automatic cell detection, and a rugged 7.7″ high-resolution touchscreen, the PFXi series eliminates operator variability while ensuring full compliance with petrochemical specifications such as ASTM D1655 (aviation turbine fuel), D4814 (gasoline), and D975 (diesel). With remote calibration capabilities, data integrity via LIMS connectivity, and over 30 years of proven reliability in refineries and pipelines worldwide, the PFXi series is the trusted choice for fast, repeatable, and traceable color analysis from crude to finished fuels and lubricants.
PFXi 195/2
Industry Standard Color Measurement for Petroleum Oils.
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The PFXi-880 series ensures high precision results from the 16 filter wavelength technology. With an extended path length capacity of up to 6″ (153 mm) and an optional heater to sustain the temperature of the sample to +10°C above its “cloud point”, they meet the demand for consistent and reliable colour data for a wide range of samples.
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PFXi 950/P
Low Level Platinum-Cobalt analysis with single digit repeatability!
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The Flagship Lovibond Colorimeter!
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EComparator EC3000/EC2000 - Handheld Color Testing
The EComparator series advances color measurement, enabling you to progress from Visual (subjective) to Electronic (objective) results. With the EComparator series, you can now view the color difference with on-screen colour and on-screen numerical display.
