Liquid Tension Tester

The liquid surface tension tester evaluates the surface tension of liquids by measuring the intermolecular forces at the liquid surface. It is commonly used for controlling the wettability of coatings and inks, inspecting coating quality in printing and papermaking, and analyzing the dispersion effectiveness of additives in the plastics industry.
Selection
When selecting, consider that the measurement range should cover the actual sample tension values, the accuracy should meet the requirements of process control, pay attention to the influence of sample viscosity and temperature on the measurement, the instrument material should be resistant to chemical corrosion, and the operation interface should align with the user's habits.

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Adopt electromagnetic force closed-loop measurement system, Measurement range 0-400mN/m, resolution +/- 0.1mN/m, automatically read equilibrate value, support high viscosity liquid and interfacial tension test, simple operation without external computer control.

$ 3331.00

With a fully automatic liquid inlet device, the liquid inlet accuracy reaches 0.001 μL, equipped with SONY high-speed industrial-grade chip and a variety of Measuring methods, it can accurately measure 0-180 ° contact angle and 0-3000mN/m surface tension to meet various material surface performance analysis requirements.

$ 5495.00

Adopt electromagnetic force closed-loop measurement system, accuracy +/- 0.02mN/m, support 0-200mN/m range measurement, with automatic lifting and temperature detection functions, can test high viscosity liquids and dynamic surface tension changes.

$ 4458.00

The manual lifting platform is equipped with fast fine-tuning dual gear, supports platinum plate method and ring method dual Measurement mode, Measurement range 0-400mN/m, error is only +/- 0.1mN/m, can be connected to the computer to display the tension change in real time Linear dispersion.

$ 1531.00

Temperature range 5~ 60 ℃, can correct liquid temperature, avoid surface tension test error caused by temperature change, suitable for High Accuracy sample thermostatic control requirements.

$ 220.00

Measurement range 0~ 200mN/m, standard error +/- 0.03mN/m, support real-time Linear dispersion display and thermostatic control, easy and reliable operation.

$ 2207.00

Can accurately test whether the surface tension of the material is up to standard, support a variety of specifications bottled liquid, provide red blue and other Color selection, suitable for Plastic film and conductive material detection.

$ 87.00

It can accurately test the surface tension value of the material, support a variety of specifications bottle selection, the test range covers 30-60 dynes, suitable for Plastic film, metal foil and other materials surface tension detection.

$ 87.00

Measurement principle using three rounds of tension, accuracy +/- 1.5%, 62 measurements per second, support current value, MAX Maximum, peak, MIN Minimum display, optional USB or Bluetooth data output, automatic shutdown function.

$ 446.00

Measurement principle of three rounds of tension, 62 measurements per second, accuracy +/- 1.5%, support a variety of unit conversion and automatic shutdown, optional USB or Bluetooth data output.

$ 446.00

Measurement principle of three rounds of tension, Measurement range 0~ 1.0kgf, accuracy +/- 1.5%, 62 sampling per second, support multi-unit automatic conversion and real-time data tracking.

$ 451.00

Measurement principle using three rounds of tension, Measurement range 0~ 50kgf, accuracy +/- 1.5%, 62 measurements per second, support USB and Bluetooth data output.

$ 446.00

Built-in 15ml test solution can be used more than 100 times, pen design to reduce liquid volatilization, in line with ASTM D2578 and TAPPI T698 standards, effective test material surface tension.

$ 99.00

CCD camera system to achieve 1280 × 1024 resolution image analysis, support 0~ 180 ° contact angle and 0~ 400mN/m surface tension measurement, with dynamic contact angle analysis and solid surface energy estimation function.

$ 4077.00

Can accurately test the material surface tension, support custom ink Color and tip shape, the test range covers 30-56mN/m, effectively control the pRoduction process mass.

$ 87.00

Articles

Surface Tensiometer Evaluates the Wetting and Spreading Properties of Resin Liquids
This article introduces how to use a surface tensiometer to evaluate the wetting and spreading performance of resin liquids. Wetting and spreading affect the adhesion and appearance of products such as coatings and adhesives, and the process can be described by Young's equation and the spreading coefficient.
Surface Tensiometer: Interpreting the Invisible Forces on Liquid Surfaces
Surface tension is the contractile force generated by the uneven forces acting on molecules at the liquid surface, influencing phenomena such as droplet formation and capillarity. Surface tension meters measure this force using techniques like the Wilhelmy plate method, the platinum ring method, or the pendant drop method. Their core components include force sensors, sample stages, and data processing systems.
Surface Tensiometer vs. Contact Angle Goniometer: Which One to Choose for Wetting Studies?
Surface tension meters primarily measure the surface tension of liquids and are suitable for analyzing the properties of liquids themselves, such as purity or the effects of additives. Contact angle meters, on the other hand, evaluate the wettability of solids by analyzing the contour of liquid droplets on solid surfaces, and are commonly used in surface treatment or coating research.
How does a surface tensiometer determine the success or failure of printing quality?
Surface tension is a critical factor affecting printing quality, as it determines the wetting and adhesion of ink on materials such as paper and plastic. Accurate measurement and control of the surface tension of relevant liquids using a surface tensiometer are prerequisites for ensuring printing quality.