What Is a Pipe Opacity Tester and How Does It Meet ISO 7686, GB/T 21300 and GB/T 2410 Standards?

2026-07-02 11:12:05 Jinan Kason Testing Equipment Co., Ltd.

The KASON POT-40M Pipe Opacity Tester is a precision laboratory instrument designed to determine the light opacity of plastic pipes and fittings, ensuring that pipes effectively block visible light and prevent algae growth inside water supply systems. The instrument provides fast, accurate, and repeatable opacity measurements, making it an essential solution for quality control, production inspection, and research laboratories.

The tester complies with internationally recognized testing standards, including ISO 7686 – Plastics Pipes and Fittings—Determination of Opacity, GB/T 21300, and GB/T 2410, ensuring reliable and standardized test results for manufacturers worldwide.

Equipped with a 540–560 nm Standard A parallel light source, a 24-bit high-precision data acquisition system, and an intuitive touchscreen control interface, the POT-40M delivers measurement resolution up to 0.01% with excellent repeatability. Automatic calibration, intelligent data analysis, result calculation, and report printing significantly improve testing efficiency while minimizing operator errors.

The instrument supports pipe diameters from Φ16 mm to Φ40 mm and includes dedicated fixtures, standard attenuation films, and sample holders for convenient operation. Its compact design, stable performance, and user-friendly interface make it suitable for PVC, PE, PP, PPR, CPVC, HDPE, and other thermoplastic pipe manufacturers, testing laboratories, certification organizations, and research institutes.

With reliable optical technology and compliance with international standards, the KASON POT-40M Pipe Opacity Tester provides an efficient solution for evaluating pipe opacity, ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and long-term performance in water supply applications.

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What Is a Pipe Opacity Tester and How Does It Meet ISO 7686, GB/T 21300 and GB/T 2410 Standards?