Theta Flow

Calibration pack with certified calibration ball made to UKAS GB04/6133.00 including original certificate document.

Contact angle and surface tension calibration verification pack. Glass plate with contact angle and surface tension images. Comes with certification.

Compatible with C202, C203E and C203W. For measurement of interfacial tension between two liquids by pendant/raising drop method also at high temperature up to 350 degrees. Includes 1 cubic cuvette (Inner dimensions 20 x 20 x 20 mm).

1 optical quality quartz cuvette compatible with C208W.

Automatic disposable tip dispenser

Motorized syringe pump for four 1 ml syringes enabling automated dispensing of the desired liquid. Dispensing resolution 0.1µl. Vessels, pump, tubing and needle array included. Suitable for very low liquid dispensing speeds thanks to a stepless servo motor. Recommended for surface free energy studies. Needle/capillary diameter is 0.4 mm. Compatible dispenser holders: T301, T302.

Automated liquid dispensing. Comes with Hamilton 1 ml syringe C205A with tubing and dispensing needle C209-30.

Hamilton 1 ml continuously adjustable precision syringe with gauge 22 needle.

Compatible with All Attension Instruments.

Active vibration isolation system based on Halcyonics® technology, including two long isolation elements, external controller, bread board table and necessary mechanics.

Specifications:

• Element dimensions: 636 x 130 x 111 mm³
• Load capacity: 300 kg (150 kg per element)
• Active bandwidth: 1.0 - 200 Hz
• Isolation performance: min. 25 dB (94.4%) at 5 Hz, 35 dB (98.2%) beyond 10 Hz
• Manual load adjustment
• Analog diagnostic output (BNC)
• Breadboard size: 1100 x 600 x 60 mm3

A constant temperature bath/circulator, for sample liquid temperature regulation.

A constant temperature stand-alone or OneAttension software controlled bath/circulator for sample liquid temperature regulation.Temperature range -25 to +200°C. Stability ±0.01°C. Filling volume 3-4l. 3.5" TFT Display. Dimensions 24 x 42 x 66 cm (W,L,H), weight 28 kg. USB connection.

Transparent cabinet to protect the instrument from airborne particles and air currents.

For measurement of interfacial tension between two liquids by pendant/raising drop method. Includes cuvette C208C and water bath thermostatted sample stage cuvette holder.Fluid circulation around the cuvette minimize temperature variations. Requires water bath (e.g. T102USB). Inner dimensions are 37mm (H), 18.7mm (W), 10mm (D), and volume is 7000µl.

Thermostatted fluid bath liquid/liquid measuring chamber. Can be used for liquid/liquid contact angle studies, but also for interfacial tension studies.

Thermostatted electrically heated measuring chamber for air phase temperature control of substrate and drop. Operation temperature from ambient to + 250°C. Max. diameter of substrate 75 mm. Includes power supply, temperature controller and Pt-100 temperature measurement probe (TCP).

Note: Cuvette, C208A, is recommended for high temperature surface tension and interfacial tension measurements.

Thermostatted fluid bath measuring chamber for air phase temperature control of substrate and drop.

Room temperature measuring chamber for environmental protection (e.g. air flow) of substrate and drop.

PT-100 temperature probe and probe holder to enable stand-alone temperature control by the T102DD in the sample vessel.

2D and 1D QR and barcode scanner for facilitating measurements. Based on the code read, can mark the measurement with the name of the sample and open desired measurement parameters automatically in OneAttension software. In analysis side, can filter out the results only for the specific sample. Supports all of the most typical code types.

Pt-100 temperature measurement probe.

Automatic liquid and gas pump to be used with T317. Model: Teledyne ISCO 260D. 266 ml capacity. Automatic pressure control function to easily raise the pressure and keep it stable over time. Pressure accuracy 0.5% FS. Flow rate: 0.001 - 107 ml/min.

Automatic liquid pump to be used with T317. Selectable flow rate 0.0001 to 10.0000 mL/min. Continuous liquid intake from a liquid bottle. Flow-rate accuracy 1% and precision 0.06%. Liquid-leakage sensor, high-pressure/low-pressure limits. Only pumps liquid in one direction, i.e. no liquid retraction possible.

Note: Not applicable for compressing gasses.

Consumable pack for HPC. Includes 15 full sets of Viton O-rings, 2 full sets of screws, 15 connectors, new torque wrench and teflon tape.

Eccentric needle for high pressure chamber, enabling placing multiple contact angle droplets with a single loading.

Comes with a unique piston solution for measurements with surfactants and corrosive liquids. Includes a special 6-port valve for extremely easy sample introduction and system cleaning.

The package includes:

• Attension Theta High Pressure chamber
• Insulator cover for the chamber
• PT-100 Temperature measurement probe (T317J)
• Electronics unit
• Set of needles (G14, G22 and G30)
• Large cabinet with an instrument panel for valves
• All necessary valves and O-rings to set-up the system
• All necessary tools needed for assembling and disassembling the chamber
• Set of spare parts
• Installation and operation training by an Attension specialist, total duration 3 work days, max. 3 trained people.

Manual liquid pump to be used with T317. 30 ml capacity.

Gauge 14 needle for HPC.

Gauge 22 needle for HPC.

Gauge 30 needle for HPC.

Peltier temperature control for T317. Temperature range: 1…70 °C. Includes Peltier element and T102USB (Julabo).

Resistor temperature control for T317. Temperature range: ambient…200 °C.

PT-100 temperature measurement probe compatible with high pressure chamber.

A window set for HPC including all three windows and related Viton o-rings. Adviced to be changed when damage is detected and at least every 12 months.

Software controlled drop size pulsing for interfacial rheology measurement of viscoelastic properties of interfacial layers at liquid-air or liquid-liquid interfaces. Frequency and amplitude can be easily adjusted to fit your experiment requirements. Software enables automatic measurements with different frequency points. In addition to droplet area and surface tension, software calculates dilational viscoelastic, elastic and viscous moduli. Includes necessary tubing and cables. Small gauge needles (C209-14 and C210-14) are recommended to be used with the system. Can be used together with manual (C205) or automatic single liquid dispenser (C201). However, automatic dispensing enables compensation of evaporation. Includes C209-14 needle. Please remember to order a hooked needle (C210 - 14) and cuvette (C208A) in case liquid-liquid interfaces are studied.

Computer with pre-installed OneAttension software for easy system startup.

A convex sample holder to improve image quality especially in picoliter drop measurements.

Additional nozzle heater enables wider viscosity range from up to 100 mPas.

A single liquid dispenser for picoliter-sized drops. Possible volume range is* from 20 to 380pl and viscosity range** from 0.4 to 20 mPas depending on chosen nozzle size and sample.

Control electronics, dispenser head, additional optics (ultrazoom lens 6.5 magnifications) and additional light for camera, calibration tool and cables included. Possibility to choose dispenser head with different nozzle sizes (30–100um).

System is integrated to OneAttension and enables software controlled drop dispensing. Based on piezo-driven inkjet printing technology. Control electronics enables drop velocity and drop volume adjustment by voltage and pulse width, respectively. A convex sample holder is recommended to improve image quality in picoliter drop measurements.

*) depending on liquid used. **) Depending on nozzle size used.

Sample holder for single fiber and hair to make picoliter drop placing easier. Adjustable length option for the fiber ranging from 25 mm to 75 mm.

Includes additional "syringe, tubing and 30 gauge needle" - set for C201 dispenser to enable its easy to use with multiple liquids.

Disposable PFA tips for C311-200 and C311-300, 96 pcs.

Made of stainless steel and PP.

Made of stainless steel and PP.

Made of stainless steel and PP.

Disposable polypropylene tips for C311-200 and C311-300, 1000 pcs.

1 ml disposable PP syringes (50 pcs) for manual dosing.

Disposable wide bore tips for dispensing high viscosity liquids. Useful when the liquid viscosity exceeds 1000 mPas. The upper viscosity limit depends on the liquid used.

For measurement when the dispensed liquid is lighter than the liquid in cuvette. Compatible dispensers: C205M, C201 and C311-300 (C311-300 is only compatible when using the T301 dispenser holder and C514DCA adapter pack).

For measurement when the dispensed liquid is lighter than the liquid in cuvette. Compatible dispensers: C205M, C201 and C311-300 (C311-300 is only compatible when using the T301 dispenser holder and C514DCA adapter pack).

Hose tubing assembly for C201 autodispenser.

Gauge 14 hydrophobic needle (diameter approx. 2.11 mm) for C205 and C205A/C201, 20 pcs.

Gauge 22 hydrophobic needle (outer diameter approx. 0.72 mm) for C205 and C205A/C201, 20 pcs.

Gauge 14 needle (outer diameter approx. 2.11 mm) for C205 and C205A/C201. Especially suitable for pendant drop measurements.

Gauge 22 needle (outer diameter approx. 0.72 mm) for C205 and C205A/C201. Suitable for most applications.

Gauge 30 needle (outer diameter approx. 0.31 mm) for C205 and C205A/C201. Especially suitable for dynamic contact angle measurements using the needle method.

Specially coated disposable tips for improved solvent resistance.

Enables measurement of automated dynamic contact angle with C320. Includes 25 pcs of disposable syringes (C320DCA-s). Add C209B-14, C209B-22, or C209B-30 depending on the measurement. C209B-30 is recommended for DCA measurements. Hooked needles (C210-22 and C210-14) are also compatible.

Precision syringe without needle, 1 ml.

Precision syringe without needle, 1 ml, for C201.

One year instrument and customer specific extended warranty.

IQ/OQ documentation is an extended checklist for ensuring that the system has been installed correctly (IQ) and that it is operating correctly (OQ).

Online installation/operation verification and start up training by Attension Specialist for one full day.

This service is available for the following systems: Sigma 700, Sigma 701, Sigma 702, Sigma 702ET, Sigma 703D, Theta Lite, Theta Flow/Flex with a maximum of one of the following modules included: 3D Topography module, PD200, Picoliter dispenser, tilting cradle, electrically heated temperature chamber C203E.

Includes:

• Installation verification
• Operation verification
• Basic system operation training

Online installation/operation verification and start up training by Attension Specialist for two full days.

This service is meant for the following systems: Theta Flow/Flex with more than one of the following modules included: 3D Topography module, PD200, Picoliter dispenser, tilting cradle, electrically heated temperature chamber C203E.

Includes:

• Installation verification
• Operation verification
• Basic system operation training

On-site training by Attension Specialist.

Product Maintenance and Verification includes parts to conduct one-time preventative product maintenance, and verification test according to manufacturer's protocols performed by Biolin Scientific's employee or by certified service partner. Verification certificate is provided after the on-site visit.

A module for 3D and 2D surface roughness characterization and to define roughness corrected contact angle and surface free energy.

Note: Steady table recommended and motorized XYZ sample stage required.

Surface topography validation pack. A plastic sample with known structured microroughness that enables to compare measured and theoretical roughness value.

A software controlled tilting cradle. Used for studying dynamic contact angles. Tilting range from 0 to 90° and tilting resolution 0.1°. The vacuum stage top C204B is recommended to be used with this option.

Tilting stage with manual tilting. Used for studying dynamic contact angles. Tilting range from 0 to 90°. Coarse and fine tilting movement. Only the stage is being tilted, not the instrument. Max sample height: 35 mm. Not compatible with C204B or with T330.

Vacuum pump for the vacuum stage top C204B.

A vacuum operated sample stage top, used to fix a substrate in place while tilting. Requires an external vacuum pump C204C.