CAM 100 brochure CAM 100 is a compact CCD camera based instrument for measuring contact angles (CA) of liquids on solids and Free Surface Energy of solids FireWire interface to PC makes the instrument[.]
Contact Angle Meter – CAM 100 CAM 100 is a compact CCD camera based instrument for measuring contact angles (CA) of liquids on solids and Free Surface Energy of solids FireWire interface to PC makes the instrument extremely fast, yet easy to install Powerful drop shape analysis software makes the measurements user independent and error free ensuring reproducible results CAM 100 is an accurate, simple, and easy to use, yet extremely powerful instrument Designed for industrial, QC, education and R&D applications CAM 100 sets a new standard in contact angle measuring technology The Windows operating environment with familiar mouse functions ensures easy use, allowing nearly anyone to quickly master the software Live images on the PC monitor showing the droplet on the solid surface reassures the operator of validity of the contact angle measurement Image capture, base-line definition as well as analysis are all automatic and quick Also included in the package is automatic Surface Free Energy (SFE) calculation software based on manual data entry www.ksvltd.com • • • • • • • • • • • Surfactants, Soaps & Detergents Emulsions Polymers Pharmaceuticals Sprays, Paints & Coatings Paper, Film & Ink products Cosmetics Textiles Food industry Surface treatments Cleanliness KSV Instruments Ltd Höyläämötie 00380 Helsinki FINLAND Tel +358-9-5497-3300 Fax +358-9-5497-3333 e-mail: info@ksvltd.fi Web site: www.ksvltd.com KSV Instruments Inc P.O Box 192 Monroe, CT 06468 USA Tel +1-800-280 6216 +1-203-268-1745 Fax +1-203-459-0437 e-mail: ksvinfo@aol.com Why measure contact angle? Precise characterization of material surfaces and liquids plays a vital role in development of new, better performing products with improved qualities Measurement of contact angles and surface/interfacial tensions provides a better understanding of the interactions between solids and liquids or liquids/liquids These interactions play a key role in understanding adhesion, material wettability, biocompatibility, lubricity of solid surfaces as well as the wetting, washability, spreading and adsorption of liquids Contact angle, surface/interfacial tension and surface free energy measurements provide the information needed for the development and modification of liquid and solid surfaces using today´s sophisticated surface engineering techniques Contact angle Contact angle , θ, is the angle formed by a liquid at the three phase boundary where a liquid, gas and solid intersect The shape of the drop is controlled by the three forces of interfacial tension shown in the figure above θ is a quantitative measure of the wetting of a solid by a liquid, but it can also be used as a quality control measure in surface treatments and surface cleanliness Gas Specifications Contact angle measuring range 180 degrees Inaccuracy +/- 0.1 degrees Calculation method Curve fitting based on Young-Laplace equation Completely automatic baseline detection and calculation Calculates separate contact angle for either side and then the mean value For reduced calculation time, circular and polynomial fits are also available for contact angle calculations Automatic Surface Free Energy (SFE) calculation software based on manual data entry Maximum sample size Unlimited x 150 x 50 mm (l x w x h) Frame interval 0.1 s, unlimited number of images Camera FireWire connectable CCD camera with 50 mm optics Lighting LED based background lighting Dispenser Manual Hamilton ml adjustable precision syringe with proprietary easy to use "One Touch Dispenser" mechanism Computer requirements Desktop or laptop PC running WindowsTM 98/NT/2000/XP www.ksvltd.com KSV Instruments Ltd Höyläämötie 00380 Helsinki FINLAND Tel +358-9-5497-3300 Fax +358-9-5497-3333 e-mail: info@ksvltd.fi Web site: www.ksvltd.com KSV Instruments Inc P.O Box 192 Monroe, CT 06468 USA Tel +1-800-280 6216 +1-203-268-1745 Fax +1-203-459-0437 e-mail: ksvinfo@aol.com