Materials Characterization

Contact angle meter that measures the wettability on small areas effectively.

• Static contact angle even on areas smaller than 100 µm
  Sessile drop
• Surface free energy 
  Sessile drop, captive bubble and meniscus methods 
• Roughness-corrected contact angle and 3D surface roughness 
  Fringe projection phase shifting method 
• Dynamic contact angle 
  Dynamic contact angle, advancing and receding contact angle, contact angle hysteresis and roll-off angle 
• Surface- and interfacial tension 
  Pendant drop and reverse pendant drop methods 
• Interfacial dilatational rheology 
  Pulsating drop method

State of the art force tensiometers with outstanding versatility and high level of automation.

• Surface tension
  Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Interfacial tension
  Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Critical Micelle Concentration
  Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Dynamic contact angle
  Wilhelmy methods
• Surface free energy
  Based on contact angle measurements
• Powder wettability
  Washburn method
• Density
  Density probe
• Sedimentation
  Sedimentation probe
• Adhesion force
  Liquid droplet pull-off method

Fully automated critical micelle concentration (CMC) determination with high accuracy.

• Critical Micelle Concentration
  Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Surface tension
  Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Interfacial tension
  Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Dynamic contact angle
  Wilhelmy methods
• Surface free energy
  Based on contact angle measurements
• Powder wettability
  Washburn method
• Density
  Density probe
• Sedimentation
  Sedimentation probe
• Adhesion force
  Liquid droplet pull-off method

A standalone force tensiometer with automated sample stage for precise measurements. Easy to operate.

Transformer Oil Analyzer specifically designed for measurements of interfacial tension of transformer oil according to relevant standards.

• Oil-water interfacial tension 
  Measured with a Du Noüy ring in accordance to the ASTM D971 and IEC 62961 standards
• Surface tension
  Du Noüy ring method
• Interfacial tension
  Du Noüy ring method
• Critical Micelle Concentration
  Manual measurements with Du Noüy ring
• Density
  Density probe

A manual standalone force tensiometer. Easy to use and perfect for simple measurements of surface tension and interfacial tension.

• Surface tension
  Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Interfacial tension
  Du Noüy ring method
• Critical Micelle Concentration
  Manual measurements with Du Noüy ring and Wilhelmy plate methods
• Density
  Density probe

• Falling ball tube with holder
• Set of 6 balls (No 1-6)
• Instrument Case
• Thermometer -1 °C bis +26 °C in 0,1 °C steps
• Cleaning tools, calibration sheet, instruction manual

• Smart alignment given by design and visualized by an electronic level
• Quick coupling of measuring geometries for fast and easy adaptation
• Color coded geometries and a geometry range indicator ensure correct rotor selection every time
• Adaptable display brightness ensures ideal readability in any environment
• Battery and power supply options allow the viscometer to be run anywhere
• Memory assist functionality allows you to quickly and easily compare measured viscosities with the reference point
• Selectable viscosity units (mPa s or dPa s)
• Compatibility with previous viscometer models

• Easy exchange between different measuring configurations for fast setup and operation
• Comprehensive portfolio of measuring geometries and accessories to tailor your instrument
• Smart lift function for convenient, accurate and reproducible gap setting
• Correct and precise sample filling for parallel plates for ultimate measuring accuracy
• Breakthrough concept self-explaining in setup and handling for error-proof operation
• Convenient touch screen display for visualization of numerical and graphical measurement results
• “Temperature Assist” rapid real sample temperature control based on a dynamic heat transfer model
• “Connect Assist” quick coupling of measuring geometries and temperature modules with perfect alignment, automatic recognition and feedback for measuring optimization
• Highly dynamic, powerful EC motor for flexibility across a range of materials and measurements

The Thermo Scientific^TM HAAKETM MARS^TM iQ Rheometer Series provides extensive flexibility and ease-of-use for daily quality control requirements.

• Texture analysis of solid samples with fixtures for bending, breaking or squeezing tests
• Universal container holder for measurements in original sample containers
• Electrical temperature module for parallel plates with active upper heater for tests up to 400 °C
• Disposable, parallel plate measuring geometries eliminate timeconsuming cleaning
• Comprehensive pressure cell portfolio for tests up to 600 bar and 300 °C
• Tribology cell based on ball-on-three-plates principle for testing friction, lubrication and wear
• Serrated or sandblasted measuring geometries to eliminate wall slip of complex fluids
• Optional 21 CFR part 11 module for HAAKE RheoWin Software to meet FDA requirements
• Variety of sample covers including solvent trap to minimize solvent evaporation
• Pin or ring rotor for investigation of drying processes
• Large dimension building material cell with exchangeable lamella profiles
• Coaxial cylinders with helical grooves or serration to avoid sedimentation and wall slip