Biolin Scientific Optical Tensiometer Theta Flex

Biolin Scientific Optical Tensiometer Theta Flex

Contact angle meter for all your measurement needs. Theta Flex is designed to fit both research and quality control.

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

 




Introducing the Biolin Scientific Optical Tensiometer Theta Flex

Attension Theta Flex is the contact angle meter that enables all measurements in one instrument. It is designed for reliable and repeatable measurements of wettability and adhesion, even in the most demanding industrial and research applications.

Biolin Scientific Optical Tensiometer Theta Flex



Biolin Scientific Optical Tensiometer Theta Flex

Key Features

What you can measure

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

 



Key Benefits

3 reasons to invest

One instrument for all your needs

Flexible at its core, this instrument gives you plenty of measuring possibilities. All neatly packed in our easy-to-use software. Add accessories and modules to match your needs.

Results you can trust

We know that high quality imaging is essential for high quality results. Therefore the Theta Flex camera has a resolution of 1984 × 1264 px with a maximum of 3009 FPS. Sophisticated algorithms record and analyze the contact angle and surface free energy for you, and you can follow the experiment in real-time.

Need for speed?

All steps of your measurements can be automated to speed things up in the lab. This way you can also avoid user dependency. The outcome will be more precise, and experimenting more smooth. Enjoy.

 


Biolin Scientific Optical Tensiometer Theta Flex


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Specifications

A CLOSER LOOK

Check out the specifics of Theta Flex and compare it Theta Flow and Theta Lite to find out what you need. Theta Flex systems come in ready-made packages optimized for your automation level. Other packages can also be formed easily thanks to the modular design.

Theta Flow
Theta Flex
Theta Lite

Available Measurements

Static contact angle and captive bubble
Batch contact angle
Dynamic contact angle
Meniscus contact angle
Surface/Interfacial tension
3D surface roughness and roughness-corrected contact angle
Interfacial rheology
Surface free energy
Zisman Plot, OWRK/Extended Fowkes, van Oss Acid-Base, Wu, Neumann’s Equation of State, Schultz 1 and 2

Software and hardware

Measuring range (°, mN/m)
0…180, 0.01…2000 0…180, 0.01…2000 0…180, 0.01…2000
Accuracy (°, mN/m)
±0.1, ±0.01 ±0.1, ±0.01 ±0.1, ±0.01
Maximum sample size (mm)
Unlimited×100×320 Unlimited×100×320 (with stage) Unlimited×45×200 (with stage)
Integrated sample holders
Maximum resolution (px)
2592 x 2048 (5 MP) 1984 × 1264 (2.3 MP) 1280 × 1024 (1.3 MP)
Maximum measuring speed (fps)
3422 3009 2068
Camera
CMOS 1” USB 3.0 digital camera with zoom CMOS 2/3” USB 3.0 digital camera with zoom CMOS 1/2” USB 3.0 digital camera with fixed zoom
Image focusing
Software-controlled autofocus, manual fine focus in optics Manual fine focus in optics Manual fine focus by optical rail
Image quality
Enhanced with DropletPlus technology, Native Native Native
Camera protection
Inside instrument covers Inside instrument covers Inside instrument covers
Camera view angle (°)
-4 … 2.5, with digital scale -4.5 … 2.5, with mechanical scale -2 … 2
Light source and size
LED based homogeneous background lighting, 62 x 62 mm LED based homogeneous background lighting, 62 x 62 mm LED based background lighting, Ø 20 mm
Field of view (Ø, mm)
1.44…45.3 1.44…32.3 2.9…12
Measurement indicator LED
Integrated touch display
Environment monitoring
Disposable tip dispensing
Software
OneAttension, includes all measurement modes OneAttension, includes all measurement modes OneAttension, includes all measurement modes
Dimensions — Basic frame (L×W×H, mm)
765 x 230 x 435 765 x 230 x 435 495 x 130 x 310
Weight — Basic frame (kg)
29 26 5
Power supply (VAC)
100…240 100…240 100…240
Frequency (Hz)
50…60 50…60 50 … 60

 

Dispenser
Droplet placement
Sample stage
Camera
Possible upgrades
Theta Flex Auto 5
Auto, 4 liquids Auto Auto XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 4
Auto, 2 liquids Auto Auto XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 3
Auto, 1 liquid Auto Auto XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 2
Auto, 2 liquids Auto Auto X, Manual YZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Auto 1
Auto, 1 liquid Auto Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Plus
Auto, 1 liquid Manual Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px, max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Flex Basic
Manual Manual Manual XYZ 1984 × 1264 px,  max 3009 FPS Full
Theta Lite Auto 2
Auto, 2 liquids Manual Manual YZ 1280 x 1024 px,  max 2068 FPS Limited
Theta Lite Auto 1
Auto, 1 liquid Manual Manual YZ 1280 x 1024 px,  max 2068 FPS Limited
Theta Lite Basic
Manual Manual Manual YZ 1280 x 1024 px, max 2068 FPS Limited

 

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