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The fully automatic surface/interface tension meter A601 is a precision interface chemical analysis equipment based on the principle of fully automatic weighing method, suitable for measuring dynamic and static surface tension (ST), interface tension (IFT), solid material contact angle (CA/DCA), and critical micelle concentration (CMC). Its core design combines high-precision hardware and intelligent software to provide reliable data support for scientific research experiments, industrial quality inspection, and new material development.

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Fully automatic surface/interface tension meterA601 positioning

The A601 surface/interfacial tension meter is a precision interface chemical analysis equipment based on the principle of fully automatic weighing method, suitable for measuring dynamic and static surface tension (ST), interfacial tension (IFT), solid material contact angle (CA/DCA), and critical micelle concentration (CMC). Its core design combines high-precision hardware and intelligent software to provide reliable data support for scientific research experiments, industrial quality inspection, and new material development.

Core Technology Breakthrough: Dynamic Adsorption and Sandwich Effect Testing

  • First principles based dynamic adsorption analysis:
    Support the precise testing of dynamic adsorption process of surfactants and liquid-liquid solid sandwich effect, breaking through the limitations of traditional platinum plate method relying on empirical models.

  • Industry pain point solution: The traditional platinum plate method cannot capture the interface behavior of dynamic adsorption systems in real time (such as surfactant adsorption rate, interface relaxation). This equipment has a technological gap through high-precision sensors and dynamic algorithms.


Fully automatic surface/interface tension meterA601 Core Technology Advantages

  1. The third generation platinum plate technology (2011)

    • Support high-sensitivity testing such as dynamic adsorption and interface rheology, breaking through the limitations of traditional experience driven models.

    • Customizable high-temperature modules (>130 ℃), suitable for special scenarios such as melt and high-temperature reaction systems.

  2. High precision hardware system

    • Imported Mettler analytical balance: data acquisition rate of 23 times per second, ensuring dynamic measurement stability.

    • Digital semiconductor temperature sensor: with a temperature control accuracy of 0.01 ℃, suitable for constant temperature water tanks (up to 130 ℃).

    • Stepper motor displacement mechanism: micrometer level positioning accuracy, reducing mechanical vibration interference.

  3. Multi functional testing capability

    • Surface/Interface Tension: Dynamic and Static Tension Analysis of Liquid Gas and Liquid Liquid Systems.

    • Contact angle and wettability: The Wilhelmy Plate method is used to test the contact angle and surface free energy of solid, fiber, and powder materials.

    • Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC): Fully automated analysis of the adsorption behavior and micelle formation process of surfactants.


Application scenarios

  • Research and development of surfactants: dynamic adsorption rate, CMC measurement, and interfacial rheological properties.

  • Industrial quality control: assessment of wetting and adhesion of inks, coatings, and cleaning agents.

  • High temperature material analysis: interfacial tension testing of molten metals, polymers, etc.

  • Fiber and powder research: analysis of single fiber wettability and powder permeability (Washburn method).


Modular expansion function

  • A602 Automatic CMC Module: Fully automatic titration and real-time generation of CMC curves.

  • A603 Weighing Method Contact Angle Module: Supports dynamic wetting analysis of thin plates and fiber bundles.

  • A604 Powder Contact Angle Module: Evaluation of Powder Pore Wettability Based on Permeation Method.

  • A605 Single Fiber Analysis Module: Accurate measurement of single fiber tension and contact angle.


Intelligence and Convenience

  • Portable control terminal: data can be directly exported to a USB flash drive, supporting plug and play printing.

  • Database management: Automatically saves test data, supports historical record queries and Excel exports.

  • Multi language operating interface: based on Unicode technology, adapted to user needs.


meet the standard

  • ASTM D971: Oil Water Interface Tension Test (Platinum Ring Method).

  • ISO 1409: Determination of surface tension of plastic/rubber dispersions.


summary

The A601 surface/interface tensiometer solves the technical bottleneck of traditional methods in complex systems (such as high viscosity liquids and high-temperature melts) with high-precision hardware, dynamic algorithms, and modular design, providing a comprehensive solution for interface chemistry research. Its extended functionality and portable operation design balance the needs of scientific research depth and industrial efficiency, making it the preferred tool in fields such as materials science, daily chemical, and energy.

Principles and Methods of Surface/Interface Tension Tester Testing

test method Principle description
Platinum Tour de France (DuNo ü y Ring) Calculate the surface tension based on the maximum pulling force when the platinum ring is pulled off from the liquid surface.
Platinum Plate Method (Wilhelmy Plate) Measure surface tension using the force changes of a platinum plate immersed in liquid.
Powder contact angle permeation method (Washburn) Calculate the contact angle and surface tension based on the liquid permeation rate in the pores of the powder.
Single Fiber Wilhelmy Contact Angle Method Dynamic contact angle analysis of force changes during infiltration of single fiber samples.
Weighing method contact angle (Dynamic Wilhelmy) Calculate the contact angle based on the mass change during the infiltration process of fiber or plate-like samples.
Sedimentation&Penetration Analysis Evaluate surface tension and wettability through particle settling velocity or liquid permeation behavior.
Density value test Measure the density of liquids or solids to assist in surface tension calculation.
Determination of Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC) Determine the critical micelle concentration of surfactants through the surface tension change curve.
Surface free energy analysis Calculate the surface free energy and its components (dispersion force, polarity force, etc.) of a solid based on contact angle data.
Wettability Envelope Analysis (WBA) Analyze the wetting range and spreading characteristics of liquids on solid surfaces.
Single fiber tensile testing Measure the tensile changes during single fiber infiltration and evaluate the wettability of the material.
沉降粒度分析 Calculate particle size and dispersion stability through sedimentation velocity distribution.

Application field

industry name Application scenarios
Ink, ink, paint Wettability analysis, polarity and dispersion component evaluation of printing/coating processes.
printing industry Research and development of screen cleaning solution, analysis of film wettability and printability.
Film industry Coating effect analysis and wettability quality control.
Cosmetics and daily chemical products Testing of emulsion dispersibility, stability, and wettability.
Electroplating surface treatment Wettability assessment and process quality control.
Pesticide industry Formula optimization, analysis of wetting properties of additives.
Research on nanofibers and powders Fiber contact angle testing and dynamic wetting behavior research.
petroleum industry Analysis of interfacial tension in tertiary oil recovery and evaluation of oil flooding effectiveness.
Textile industry Wettability, surface tension, and adhesion testing of dyes.
pharmaceutical industry Analysis of tablet wettability and study of surface tension of active ingredients in drugs.
power industry Surface tension and fiber bundle contact angle detection of transformer oil.
Research on surfactants CMC determination, interface adsorption behavior, and rheological analysis.
Cleaning agents and adhesives Analysis of surface active agent adsorption rate and testing of adhesion work for high viscosity samples.
Food and Feed Industry Evaluation of Wettability and Cleanliness of Canned Coating.
Polymer materials Surface modification effect and wettability characterization.
Lotion and foam Stability testing and evaluation of the effect of reducing interfacial tension.
Precision mechanical cleanliness Cleanliness analysis based on surface tension changes.
Lubricating oil and fuel oil Monitoring of oil aging status.
Wastewater treatment and filtration Penetration rate analysis and evaluation of the impact of surface tension on filtration efficiency.
Sedimentation and Nanoparticles Study on the stability and precipitation behavior of dispersed systems.

meet the standard

Standard Number Standard Name
ASTM D 971-91 Oil water interfacial tension test (platinum ring test).
ASTM D 1331-56 Testing method for surface and interfacial tension of surfactant solutions.
ASTM D 1417-83 Testing method for synthetic rubber latex.
ASTM D 1590-60 Test method for surface tension of water.
BS EN 14370-2004 Method for measuring surface tension of surfactants.
ISO 1409-1995 Surface tension test of plastic/rubber dispersion (platinum ring method).
ISO 6295 Method for measuring interfacial tension between oil and water.
ISO 304 & ISO 6889 Surface active agent interfacial tension test (liquid film stretching method).
ISO 4311 Determination of critical micelle concentration of surfactants (platinum plate/ring method).

Characteristics and advantages of surface/interface tension meter products


Core Technology Breakthrough: Dynamic Adsorption and Sandwich Effect Testing

  • First principles based dynamic adsorption analysis:
    Support the precise testing of dynamic adsorption process of surfactants and liquid-liquid solid sandwich effect, breaking through the limitations of traditional platinum plate method relying on empirical models.

  • Industry pain point solution: The traditional platinum plate method cannot capture the interface behavior of dynamic adsorption systems in real time (such as surfactant adsorption rate, interface relaxation). This equipment has a technological gap through high-precision sensors and dynamic algorithms.


1. High precision hardware system

  • One hundred thousandth microanalysis balance:

    • The data acquisition rate reaches 46 times per second, with improved detail capture ability, suitable for high-sensitivity testing of single fibers, powders, LB films, etc.

    • Temperature drift correction, zero tracking, and built-in weight self calibration function ensure data reliability.

  • Displacement control system:

    • The direct coupling design of the stepper motor eliminates the backlash of the pulley structure and achieves a positioning accuracy of micrometers.

    • USB 2.0 communication interface has strong compatibility and is suitable for new computer devices.


2. Optimization of anti-static technology

  • Ion wind and ion beam technology:

    • Eliminate static electricity interference on the liquid surface and solve measurement errors caused by liquid level positioning deviation (such as false high tension caused by rising liquid level).

    • Continuous static elimination function, suitable for testing materials such as powders and fibers that are prone to static electricity.

  • Anti static glass door: blocks external static charge conduction and improves the stability of the testing environment.


3. Multi functional software module (CAST) ® 1.0)

  • Dynamic and static tension testing:

    • SM01 module: supports platinum plate method, platinum ring method, and suspended plate method, dynamically correcting contact angle and buoyancy effects.

    • SM08 module (LB film and interface rheology): Analyze interface viscoelasticity, dynamic expansion/oscillation behavior.

  • Surface active agent research:

    • Real time monitoring of CMC (critical micelle concentration), surface excess, and Gibbs adsorption free energy.

    • Database management: Automatically saves dynamic curve data, supports historical record queries, corrections, and exports (in Excel format).

  • Wettability and surface free energy analysis:

    • The liquid library contains 300 types of liquids and 800 sets of data, which can quickly calculate components such as polarity force, dispersion force, hydrogen bonding force, etc.


4. Test scenario adaptation capability

  • High viscosity sample testing:

    • The non-invasive platinum plate method supports tension testing of high viscosity samples (≤ 10000CP) such as glycerol, ink, and resin.

  • Temperature conditions:

    • The constant temperature sample pool covers the range of -40 ℃ to 250 ℃, suitable for melt and high-temperature reaction systems.

  • Special material testing:

    • Single fiber tensile strength, powder permeability, nanoparticle settling analysis, and providing extended solutions such as Thin Layer Wicking.


5. Humanized design and compatibility

  • One click operation and pre wetting function: simplifies the testing process for oily substances and reduces human error.

  • Multilingual interface (Unicode technology): Supports switching between Chinese, English, and * languages.

  • Modular accessory system:

    • Provide optional accessories such as LB membrane tank, magnetic stirring constant temperature bath, anti-static device, etc., to meet complex experimental needs.

    • Density testing module: supports solid/liquid density measurement.


Complies with international standards

  • ASTM D971, ISO 1409: Oil water interfacial tension, plastic/rubber dispersion surface tension testing.

  • ISO 4311, BS EN14370: Determination of CMC and tension analysis of surfactants.


summary

This surface/interface tensiometer solves the technical bottleneck of traditional methods in dynamic adsorption systems through high-precision hardware, anti-static optimization, and dynamic algorithms, providing a reliable tool for surfactant research, high viscosity sample testing, and environmental analysis. Its modular design and multifunctional software support comprehensively cover the complex needs of scientific research and industrial scenarios.

Technical parameters of A60 surface tension meter/interface tension meter

1、 Hardware reference indicators:

1

sensor

A60

(1) Measurement range:

0—999.999mN/m

(2) Measurement resolution:

0.001mN/m

(3) Measurement accuracy:

0.04mN/m

(4) Absolute value of measurement:

±0.2mN/m

(5) Analytical balance range

210g

(6) Analytical balance accuracy

0.1mg

(7) Data update speed:

46 Data/second (20ms)

(8) Real time data processing:

Dual chip processor technology solves the problem of poor real-time performance of Windows programs

(9) Zeroing method:

One click automatic reset, supporting preset value function

2

Sample stand

control

(1) Lifting range:

0—50mm

(2) Lifting accuracy:

Resolution accuracy 0.007um Repeatability accuracy: 0.5um

(3) Speed control for lifting and lowering:

Adjustable speed, variable speed control during measurement process

(4) Control method:

Automatically controlled through USB interface software to enhance compatibility

(5) Displacement reading method:

Software encoder directly reads the position

3

contact method

USB 2.0 communication interface, no RS232 compatibility issues, can be directly connected to laptops

4

Temperature reading

Need to purchase accessories

(1) Temperature module

Imported digital semiconductor temperature sensor from the United States

(2) Temperature calibration method

Chip self calibration

(3) Temperature reading accuracy

0.01℃

(4) Temperature reading method

Software automatically reads

2、 Reference indicators for software system CAST 1.0:

1

test method

There are a total of 3 types

Improved Wilhelmy Plate Method: Caiyu Asa ® technology

Classic Platinum Plate Method (Hanging Plate Method, Hanging Plate Method, Wilhelmy Slide Method)

DuNouy Ring method

2

test method

Fully automatic testing of surface tension/interfacial tension values. At the same time, provide manual testing mode

3

standardized

test module

Need to purchase or customize

provide

1. Surface active agent surface tension testing and stable surface tension, stability time estimation function

2. Surface tension testing and estimation of stable surface tension and stability time for medium to high viscosity samples

3. High precision surface tension/interfacial tension testing of pure liquid (fixed surface tension)

4. The interface tension test provides a professional solution specifically for measuring the value of interface tension when it is supported upwards

5. Measurement of interfacial tension between single-layer oil film and water

Wait

4

Calibration function

Platinum plate, platinum ring self calibration function, sensor calibration function

5

Pre wetting function

Provide humanized pre wetting function

6

Liquid level line

The software automatically searches for the horizontal line of the liquid gas or liquid liquid interface

7

Buoyancy correction

Provide 3 buoyancy correction modes and professional FK correction factors

8

Database Management

Real time display and saving of test data, historical data can be queried, and data can be exported as an EXCEL document

3、 Basic indicator reference

1

volume

350L×400W×550Hmm

2

weight

25Kg

3

power supply

100-240AC 50/60HZ

4

power

40W

Standard Components

model

A601

A601S

Standard Accessories

1. One instrument host; 2. One platinum plate; 3. Two sets of sample dishes; 4. One alcohol lamp; 5. A pair of tweezers; 6. Data cable;

7. One CAST 1.0 and related driver disk;

8. One set of standard weights;

9. One 100mg weight;

10. One operation manual.

1. One instrument host; 2. One platinum plate;

3. Two sets of sample dishes; 4. One alcoholic beverage;

5. A pair of tweezers; 6. Data cable;

7. One CAST 1.0 and related driver disk;

8. One set of standard weights;

9. One 100mg weight;

10. One operation manual.

11. One platinum ring; 12. One set of temperature sensors;

13. One set of portable control terminal.

Optional accessories

1. White gold ring; 2. Temperature sensor;

3. Constant temperature sample pool; 4. Computer self configured.

1. Constant temperature sample pool

Note: Computers are not included in the standard configuration

Optional Accessories

1. White gold ring:

Platinum rings that meet international standards are used to investigate surface/interfacial tension values under different testing principles

2. Temperature sensor:

Imported high-precision digital semiconductor temperature sensor from the United States, with self calibration function, resolution of 0.01 ℃

3. Thermostatic control sample cell system:

Connect the constant temperature water bath and control the sample temperature within the range of -30-140 ℃

4. Constant temperature water bath

Temperature range: -40-200 ℃ Accuracy: 0.1 ℃

5 other special accessories, you can customize according to samples


Choose a module

1. A602 Automatic CMC Analysis Module

including:

(1) Sample injection system:

Single channel software control injection pump;

→ or dual channel software control injection pump

→ or multi-channel software control injection pump

→ or anti overflow mode (how much is injected and how much is sucked out) injection volume control module

Customized according to customer needs

(2) Magnetic stirrer

(3) Specialized software module

It is recommended to confirm the technical solution with our sales engineer when making a purchase, so as to ensure that we can customize a system that meets your needs.

2. A603 type weighing method contact angle meter

This system will add the function of measuring the contact angle using the weighing method on the basis of A601.

1、 Hardware reference indicators:

1

contact angle

(1) Measurement range:

0—180°

(2) Measurement resolution:

0.01°

2

test method

Weighing method, Wilhelmy slice method

3

Contact angle method

Dynamic contact angle, forward/backward angle, static wetting balance analysis

4

Estimation Model of Solid Surface Free Energy

12 mathematical models including Equation of State, Van Oss, Owens, Fowkes, etc

5

liquid library

300 liquids, 800 interface chemistry data

Related accessories included: specialized fixtures, weighing method contact angle analysis system

3. A604 Powder Contact Angle Meter

This system will add a testing function for powder contact angle based on A601.

1、 Hardware reference indicators:

1

contact angle

(1) Measurement range:

0—90°

(2) Measurement resolution:

0.01°

2

test method

Weighing method, Washburn infiltration method

Related accessories:

(1) Quartz glass capillary tube;

(2) Specialized fixtures;

Please make sure to confirm with our professional engineers when selecting the contact angle of the powder. It is not recommended for customers to make their own purchases.

4. A605 fiber contact angle meter

This system will add fiber contact angle testing function on the basis of A601.

1、 Hardware reference indicators:

1

contact angle

(1) Measurement range:

0—180°

(2) Measurement resolution:

0.01°

2

test method

Weighing method, Washburn infiltration method

Related accessories: fiber clamp, anti-static module (to be purchased)

Please make sure to confirm the selection of fiber contact angle with our professional engineers. It is not recommended for customers to make their own purchases.


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