Benchtop Accuracy. Portable Freedom.
Consistent Colour Every Time.
The Lovibond TR Series portable spectrophotometer enables QA and production teams to achieve laboratory-grade colour measurement directly on the line. This handheld colorimeter delivers benchtop accuracy at a fraction of the cost, with the versatility to measure solids, liquids, powders, and pastes using CIELAB colour standards.
140+ Years of Advancing Colour Measurement
Your customers need consistency
But Colour Variation Risks Everything
When colour is wrong, batches are rejected, customers complain, and production time is lost.
Most manufacturers struggle because:
Benchtop colour systems are expensive and inconvenient
Cheap handhelds often lack precision and repeatability
Quality checks take too long or depend on lab availability
Teams can’t quickly verify coatings, plastics, food, liquids, pastes or surfaces
And when colour issues go unnoticed?
Costs rise. Trust drops. Customers question your quality.
You shouldn’t have to choose between accuracy and convenience.
Lovibond has been helping manufacturers control colour for over 140 years.
From brewery origins in the 1880s to today’s global presence in 120+ countries, Lovibond is trusted across industries for reliable, consistent colour measurement.
We understand the pressure QA and production teams face.
You need fast, accurate, repeatable results - delivered at the point of manufacture, without complicated equipment or lab delays.
That’s why we created the TR Series.
The TR Series
Benchtop Precision Meets Handheld Simplicity
✔ Trusted Accuracy
Achieve CIELAB-precise results with benchtop-level consistency - anywhere on the production line.
✔ Portable & Production-Ready
Use it directly at the source: the line, warehouse, blending area, QC station or lab.
✔ Versatile Across Materials
Measure coatings, plastics, food products, powders, liquids, pastes, textiles, painted surfaces and more
✔ Lower Cost Than Benchtop Systems
High performance at a fraction of the price - ideal for new QC setups or upgrading basic handheld meters.
✔ Cradle System for Controlled Conditions
Get repeatable results for powders, liquids and pastes using the dedicated measurement cradle and sample cells.
✔ Free Software, Training & Global Support
Includes data management software, a 2-year warranty and worldwide technical support.
A clear path to consistent colour quality:
Make an enquiry
Speak with our application specialist to confirm the right TR setup for your materials.
Receive guided support
We’ll show you how the system fits into your QC workflow and provide full setup help.
Measure with confidence
Reduce rejects, prevent colour drift, and provide consistent product quality - every time
With the TR Series you can:
Reduce rejected batches
Minimise waste and rework
Speed up quality checks
Verify colour on the spot
Protect margins and customer confidence
Move away from lab-dependent processes
Upgrade from low-accuracy handheld testers
If colour isn’t controlled…
Batch rejections continue
Customer trust declines
Manufacturing costs rise
Teams waste time re-testing
Production stops waiting for lab readings
If colour is controlled…
You hit specification first time
Customers stay confident
Production keeps moving
Costs stay down
Quality becomes predictable
Trusted Worldwide
Lovibond instruments are used across 120+ countries in production and QC environments for coatings, plastics, food, chemicals, cosmetics, textiles, and more.
How the TR Series compares
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FAQs
Is the TR Series accurate enough for lab-level QC?
Yes - the TR delivers benchtop-equivalent CIELAB accuracy in a portable unit.
Can it measure powders, liquids or pastes?
Yes. The cradle and cell system ensures controlled, repeatable readings.
Is there software included?
Yes - Windows-based colour management software is included free of charge.
Does it require training?
Training is available, but most users can operate the TR confidently within minutes.
Do you offer support and warranty?
Yes - the TR comes with a 2-year warranty and global Lovibond support.
Take Control of Colour
With a Portable, High-Accuracy Solution That Fits Your Workflow
Reduce rejects. Improve consistency. Measure with confidence.
