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SW3201

DSA3 Software module to determine static and dynamic
contact angles using sessile drop and captive bubble
method, to control camera (depending on modules selected),
illumination, temperature, dosing modules, table movements
(depending on modules selected), to measure, store and
report measured contact angle values.

SW3202

DSA3 Software module to determine surface free energy of
solids from contact angle data. The surface free energy
splits into its polar and dispersive components, its acid
and base components as well as its hydrogen bonding
components, according to 9 different models. The software
calculates wetting envelope and carries out fully automatic
surface energy mapping (depending on modules selected).).

SW3203

DSA3 Software module to determine surface and interfacial
tension of liquids by analysis of pendant drops.

SW3001

DSA1 Software module to determine static and dynamic
contact angles using sessile drop and captive bubble
method, to control camera (depending on modules selected),
illumination, temperature, dosing modules, table movements
(depending on modules selected), to measure, store and
report measured contact angle values.

SW3002

DSA1 Software module to determine surface free energy of
solids from contact angle data. The surface free energy
splits into its polar and dispersive components, its acid
and base components as well as its hydrogen bonding
components, according to 9 different models. The software
calculates wetting envelope and carries out fully automatic
surface energy mapping (depending on modules selected).

SW3003

DSA1 Software module to determine surface and interfacial
tension of liquids by analysis of pendant drops.

SW90

KRÜSS Adhesion Tool
for visualization of adhesion and wetting properties

SW3210

Software-Interface "DSA3 Remote Control API"
to control the DSA3-Software from KRÜSS
from external applications.
Extent of delivery:
·  Windows Standard DLL
·  Documentation of interface (API)
·  Demo application incl. source code
Can only be used with DSA3 Software

DS3200

Direct Dosing System, manual,
with disposable syringes SY3040 (2 ml)
consisting of:
·  1 NM3200, dosing z-axis
·  1 adapter lever for NM3200
·  Syringe adapter for disposable syringes SY3040 (2 ml)
·  10 disposable syringes SY3040 (2 ml)
·  1 piston for precise dosing
·  5 dosing needles:diameter 0.5 mm, length 38 mm (NE44)
·  5 dosing needles:diameter 1.8 mm, length 38 mm (NE45)

DS3201

Direct Dosing System, manual,
with glass syringe with screw piston DO3201 (0.5 ml)
consisting of:
·  1 NM3200, dosing z-axis
·  1 adapter lever for NM3200
·  Syringe adapter for glass syringe SY21 (0.5 ml)
·  1 glass syringe with screw piston SY21 (0.5 ml)
·  5 dosing needles: diameter 0.5 mm, length 38 mm (NE44)
·  5 dosing needles: diameter 1.8 mm, length 38 mm (NE45)

DS3202

Direct Jet Dosing System
for manual, reproducible dosing with adjustable volume
Range: 1 µl - 20 µl
Due to the usage of disposable syringe tips especially
suitable for tensides, inks, lacquers or similar.
Extent of delivery:
·   1 NM3200, dosing z-axis
·   Direct Jet Dosing System with adapter for DSA100
·   100 disposable syringe tips (NE48)

DS3203

Manual Dosing with Disposable Syringe SY3040 (2 ml)
including micrometre calliper for precise volume dosing
for static and advancing contact angle,
consisting of:
·  1 NM3200 dosing z-axis
·  1 adapter lever for NM3200
·  1 DO3203 manual dosing with calliper
·  5 disposable syringes SY3040 (2 ml)
·  5 dosing needles: diameter 0.5 mm, length 38 mm (NE44)
·  5 dosing needles: diameter 1.8 mm, length 38 mm (NE45)

DS4210

Single Direct Dosing System, Software-controlled,
without tubings, specially designed for hazardous,
and/or difficult to clean test liquids,
consisting of:
·  1 NM4210 Software-controlled z-axis and carrier
   for single dosing syringe drive
·  1 DO3210 Direct dosing system for 1 liquid,
   Software-controlled
·  1 DA3205 Adapter with glass syringe SY20 (500 µl)
·  1 EM3200 Stepper motor electronic module

TC3012

Temperature Control of Measuring Liquids
for DO3001, DO3003, DO3004, G2 standard dosing system,
DS3210, DS4210 and DS4010, for disposable syringes
SY3701 (1 ml), temperature range: 5-90°C (278-363 K).

DS4222

Software-Controlled Multi Dosing System for DSA30
for precise dosing of up to 2 test liquids
and one manual dosing system for one test liquid.
Extent of delivery:
·  1 NM4224 Software-controlled needle selector
·  1 DO4222 Software-controlled syringe drive
·  1 EM3200 Stepper motor electronic module
·  1 DO3200 Manual dosing system

DS4224

Software-Controlled Multi Dosing System for DSA3
for precise dosing of up to 4 test liquids
and one manual dosing system for one test liquid.
Extent of delivery:
·  1 NM4224 Software-controlled needle selector
·  1 DO4224 Software-controlled syringe drive
·  2 EM3200 Stepper motor electronic module
·  1 DO3200 Manual dosing system

DO3200

Manual Dosing System for 1 Liquid
for Multi Dosing Systems DS3222-DS3227, DS4222 and DS4224,
including:
·  10 disposable syringes SY3040 (2 ml)
·  1 piston for precise dosing
·  5 dosing needles: diameter 0.5 mm, length 38 mm (NE44)
·  5 dosing needles: diameter 1.8 mm, length 38 mm (NE45)

DO3201

Manual Dosing System for 1 Liquid
for manual Direct Dosing System DS3201,
including:
· 1 glass syringe with  screw pistion SY21 (0.5 ml)
· 5 dosing needles: diameter 0.5 mm, length 38 mm (NE44)
· 5 dosing needles: diameter 1.8 mm, length 38 mm (NE45)

DO3204

Add-on for removal of drops using different capillaries,
can only be used with DS322x and/or DS422x.
This add-on replaces one of the dosing capillaries
on the syringe selector of your DSA100 and/or DSA30.
Please note that the number of liquids is reduced by 1,
when installing the add-on. The necessary vacuum pump
VP3001/VP3002 has to be ordered separately.

PS3244

Manual Micro Positioning x/y-stage
for precise positioning of small samples,
can be used with PS4000/PS3202/PS3205/PS3250,
incl. sample stage 100 × 100 mm (L × W) and additional
sample stage 95 × 30 mm (L × W) for micro applications,
for samples up to 0.5 kg, with clamps for samples
with thickness up to 2 mm.
Moving range: x=30 mm, y=50 mm.
Suitable for DSA100, DSA30, DSA14 and EasyDrop series.

DS4265

Oscillating Drop Method (ODM)
Module to characterize the rheological properties
at interfaces,
consisting of:
·  DO4262 ODM Hardware for assembling to DSA30
·  EM3261 ODM Electronic, internal, for DSA100 / DSA30
·  SW3260 ODM Basic Software to determine the surface
   rheological parameters E' and E'', depending on the
   oscillation frequency of a pendant drop.
Requires SW3003 or SW3203, Software to determine surface
and interfacial tension of liquids by analysis of
pendant drops.

SW3261

Oscillating Drop Method (ODM)
Software for data evaluation and interpretation.
Extensive collection of models and tools to process data
obtained with the ODM methods,
consisting of the following modules:
·  Processing of equilibrium surface tension isotherms
   to calculate adsorption, Gibbs elasticity, adsorption
   length, area per molecule, energy of adsorption,
   interaction energy between adsorbed molecules.
·  Processing of dynamic surface tension data by models
   to calculate the relaxation time and equilibrium surface
   tension.
·  Processing dynamic surface tension upon area deformation

DO4240

High Temperature Dosing System (for DSA30)
electrically heated, for the temperature range: 50° to
400°C. The combination of DO4240 and high temperature
measuring chamber TC21 allows the measurement of surface
and interfacial tension as well as the measurement of
contact angles for the a.m. temperature range.
Extent of supply:
·   Control electronics
·   Dosing system
·   Funnel
·   Tools (2 Allan keys)
·   Melting cylinder (brass)
·   Glass and PTFE rod for sample preparation

TO41

Cleaning Set for DO3040 / DO3440 / DO3240 / DO3241/ DO4240
consisting of:
·   Reamer for cleaning of cylinder walls
·   90°- countersink for cleaning of melting cone
·   Special CrNi-wire for cleaning of hollow needle
·   Tool for pulling out melting cylinder

DO44

Melting Cylinder, made of brass for DO3241 / DO4240

DO43

Piston for DO3040 / DO3440 / DO3240 / DO3241/ DO4240
with PTFE-seal for measurement of substances
with viscosity <100 mPas and T<250°C (523 K).

PS3200

Spacer Set, to adjust various axes height
·  three different spacers (36, 49, 65 mm)
·  screw set, allen key

PS3201

z-Axis Economy, lift with fixation screw,
40 mm movement, up to 5 kg

PS3202

z-Axis Standard, precision z-drive
with 40 mm movement, up to 5 kg

PS3205

z-Axis Heavy Duty,
precision z-drive with 38 mm movement,
especially designed for heavy samples up to 10 kg,

PS3250

z-Axis Heavy Duty,
software-controlled z-drive, with 38 mm movement,
especially designed f. heavy samples up to 10 kg.

ST3200

Standard Sample Stage, 105 x 105 mm (L x W)
with integrated level and sample clamps

ST3220

Wafer Table, manual, for up to 12"/300 mm-wafer
recommended to use with PS3205/3250 and PS3211/3261
incl. positioning pins for 8"/200 mm- and 6"/150 mm-wafer

ST3270

Wafer Table, software-controlled, for.up to 12"/300 mm-wafer
recommended to use with PS3205/3250 and PS3211/3261
incl. positioning pins for 8"/200 mm- and 6"/150 mm-wafer

ST01

Suction Plate
for fixation of flexible samples like films, foils etc.
incl. fitting connection for a vacuum pump. 
Max. thickness of sample is 25 mm.

ST02

Special Sample Holder
made of POM for contact angle measurements on thin films
and foils.

ST03

Powder Sample Holder
for sessile drop method.

ST04

Special Sample Holder for Films and Paper
Max. sample size: 80 ×  80 × 4 mm (L × W × H).

ST06

Fibre Clamping Device, for fibres up to Ø 700 µm

ST08

Sample Stage with magnetic clamping fixture,
for foils, paper, etc.

ST09

Holder for cylindrical samples
(e.g. glasses, carafes, tubes) with diameter up to 100 mm,
length up to 300 mm

TC3010

Environmental Chamber
·   Sample chamber size: 90 × 90 × 30 mm (L × W × H)
·   Min./max. allowed flow temperature: -10°C (263 K) /
    120°C (393 K), connectable to a circulator
·   Inert gas inlet
·   3 windows in the chamber:
     - 2 parallel to the optical  axis
     - 1 perpendicular to the optical axis
·   Easily exchangeable covers:
     - 1 used for elevated temperatures and inert gas
     - 2 used for measurements at different positions on
       the same surface
When used with tilting table PA3220 please also order
SP3010.

TC11

Environmental Chamber for very large samples
·   Sample chamber for max. sample size: 132 × 132 × 27 mm
   (L × W × H)
·   Min./max. allowed flow temperature: -10°C (263 K) /
    120°C (393 K), to be connected  to a circulator
·   Inert gas inlet
·   3 windows:
     - 2 parallel to the optical  axis
     - 1 perpendicular to the optical axis
·   Samples position adjustable from outside perpendicular
    to optical axis, to measure various positions
·   2 sample stages for optimal positioning of samples
    with different geometry
·   Special device for small sample positioning

TC21

Environmental Chamber for high Temperature
electrically heated, min./max. allowed flow temperature:
50°C (323 K) / 400°C (673 K), adjustable up to 0.1 K.
Computerized PID controller and additional temperature 
measuring unit with temperature display.
Sample chamber size: 100 x 100 x 25 mm (L × W × H).

TC30

Environmental Chamber
controlled by liquid thermostat, min./max. allowed flow
temperature: 5°C (278 K) / 90°C (363 K),
with inert gas inlet,
made of high quality plastics for improved insulation,
consisting of:
·   1 Temperature Chamber with 3 windows of
    optical special glass with gas-rinsing of windows
    to avoid condensation
·   1 internal sample stage moveable
    across the optical axis
·   1 Resistance thermometer as measuring device
Sample chamber size: 100 × 100 × 25 mm (L × W × H)

TC40MK2

Environmental Chamber for fast temperature changes
Peltier Temperature Chamber including electronic,
min./max. allowed temperature inside the cooling jacket:
5°C (278 K) / 90°C (363 K), operating temperature inside
the base plate: -30°C (243 K) / 160°C (433 K),
with inert gas inlet, consisting of:
·   1 Peltier Temperature Chamber with 3 windows of
    optical special glass with gas-rinsing of windows
    to avoid steaming-up
·   2 Resistance thermometer as measuring
    and control device
·   1 Temperature controller for infinitely variable
    temperature control
This assembly is usable to -60°C (213 K)
Sample chamber size: 100 x 100 x 25 mm (L x W x H).
Counter-cooling required (recommended: TB14).
In combination with HC10 the temperature range is reduced
to 5°C (278 K) / 90°C (363 K)

HC10

Humidity Control Unit
add-on for TC30/TC40, relative humidity 15-85 % at 22°C,
up to 89% at 10°C-15°C, down to 5% at 70°C-90°C,
response time 20-300 s, depending on environmental
conditions, external pressure supply required
(3-6 bar, very dry air), connectors: 1/8 G and M5x8,
includes EM3250.
If required, please order TC3200 separately.
(For use with DSA100 and DSA30, requires PS3205 or PS3250)

TP10

Temperature probe for measurement of sample and
environmental temperature

CP21

Contact Angle Standard Set
for testing of contact angle measurement, consisting of:
·   3 optical contact angle standards (30°, 60°, 120°)
    for height-/width-method

CP23

Contact Angle Standard Set
for testing of contact angle measurement, consisting of:
·   3 optical contact angle standards (30°, 60°, 120°)
    according to Young-Laplace model

CP29

Contact Angle Standard Set
for testing of contact angle measurement, consisting of:
·   1 optical contact angle standard (10°)
    for circular shape method

CP25

Pendant Drop Standard Set
for testing of the surface tension measurement,
consisting of:
·   2 optical Pendant Drop Standards (20 mN/m, 50 mN/m)
   according to Young-Laplace model

SC01

Glass Cuvette made of optical glass
for measurements of interfacial tensions
between two liquids using the pendant drop method.
Inner dimensions: 20 × 20 × 20 mm (L × W × H).

SC02

Glass Cuvette made of optical glass
in one distortion-free, preferred orientation,
for measurements of interfacial tension
between two liquids using the pendant drop method.
Inner dimensions: 40 × 40 × 30 mm (L × W × H).

SC04

Glass Cuvette made of optical glass
in one distortion-free, preferred orientation,
for measurements of interfacial tensions
between two liquids using the pendant drop method.
Inner dimensions: 40 × 40 × 20 mm (L × W × H).
Suitable for measurements in the environmental chambers
TC3010, TC30, TC40, TC40MK2, TC11.

SC22

Glass Cuvette made of optical glass
for measurements of interfacial tensions
between two liquids when dosing the specific lighter phase,
including one special designed needle NE21|
(with Luer-Lock-Connector, without syringe).
Inner dimensions: 20 x 20 x 20 mm (L x W x H).
Needle diameter: 1.5 mm.

SC23

Glass Cuvette made of optical glass
to measure contact angle of liquid droplets or gas bubbles
in liquid, incl. specially designed needle NE22
(with Luer-Lock-Connector) and solid sample support.
Inner dimensions:  40 x 20 x 11 mm (L x W x H).
Needle diameter:   0.5 mm.

SC30

Glass Cuvette made of optical glass
temperature maintained by liquid.
For measurements of interfacial tension
between two liquids, temperature range: 5°C-90°C,
incl. tubing (silicone) and quick connectors 10 mm.
Inner dimensions: 30 x 20 x 30 mm (L x W x H).

ST10

Glass Cuvette made of optical glass
to measure contact angle of liquid droplets or gas bubbles
in liquid, incl. specially designed needle NE22
(with Luer-Lock-Connector) and holder for contact lenses,
films and flat samples as well as glass cuvette SC02
with inner dimensions:  40 x 40 x 30 mm (L x W x H).
Needle diameter:   0.5 mm.

SY10

100 µl Glass Syringe, Luer-Lock, without needle,
allows dosing steps of  0.01 µl.
Suitable for all motorized dosing systems except DO322xMK2.

SY20

500 µl Glass Syringe, Luer-Lock, without needle,
allows dosing steps of  0.06 µl.
Suitable for all motorized dosing systems except DO322xMK2.

SY22

500 µl Glass Syringe with outside thread, without needle
for DO322xMK2

SY3210

1 ml Glass Syringe, Luer, without needle,
allows dosing steps of  0.1 µl.
Suitable for all motorized dosing systems except DO322xMK2.

SY3701

1 ml Disposable Syringe, Luer-Lock, without needle,
set of 100 pieces.

SY3040

2 ml Disposable Syringe, Luer-Lock, without needle,
set of 100 pieces.

NE43

Hollow needle with removable PTFE-tube, Luer-Lock
(set of 25 pieces)
for G10, DO3010, Single Dosing System of G2 and
Multi Dosing System DO3020/DO3021 of DSA10
suitable for syringe SY20, SY40, SY3010 and SY3040.
Needle diameter: 0.7 mm, length: 28 mm

NE44

Disposable dosing needles, Luer-Lock (set of 50 pieces)
for contact angle measurements
Needle diameter: 0.5 mm, length: 38 mm

NE45

Disposable dosing needles, Luer-Lock (set of 50 pieces)
for pendant drop measurements
Needle diameter: 1.8 mm, length: 38 mm

NE47

Disposable dosing needles, Luer-Lock (set of 50 pieces)
needle tip made of PP, metal free,
for contact angle measurements
Needle diameter: 0.77 mm, length: 38 mm

NE48

Tray of 100 Pipette Tips (Combitip plus, 100 µl)

NE28

Needle, Luer-Lock, for contact angle measurements
Outer needle diameter: 0.3 mm, length: 30 mm

NE24

Needle, Luer-Lock, for pendant drop measurements
Outer needle diameter: 1.5 mm, length: 30 mm

NE29

Needle, Luer-Lock, for pendant drop measurements
Outer needle diameter: 2 mm, length: 30 mm

NE21

Curved Needle, Luer-Lock, for interfacial tension
measurements on rising bubble
Outer needle diameter: 1.5 mm, length: 51 mm

NE25

Curved Needle, Luer-Lock, for interfacial tension
measurements on rising bubble
Outer needle diameter: 0.9 mm, length: 42 mm

NE26

Curved Needle, Luer-Lock, for interfacial tension
measurements on rising bubble
Outer needle diameter: 1.4 mm, length: 42 mm

NE27

Curved Needle, Luer-Lock, for interfacial tension
measurements on rising bubble
Outer needle diameter: 1.8 mm, length: 42 mm

NE22

Curved Needle, Luer-Lock, for captive bubble measurements
Outer needle diameter: 0.6 mm, length: 51 mm

NE31

Needle, Luer-Lock, PTFE coated,
coated length: 30 mm, metal hub, outer needle diameter
(without coating): 0.52±0.01 mm, length: 38 mm, gauge 25

NE32

Needle, Luer-Lock, PTFE coated,
coated length: 30 mm, metal hub, outer needle diameter
(without coating): 1.07±0.015 mm, length: 38 mm, gauge 19

NE33

Needle, Luer-Lock, PTFE coated ,
coated length: 30 mm, metal hub, outer needle diameter
(without coating): 2.11±0.025 mm, length: 38 mm, gauge 14

NE34

Needle, Luer-Lock, PTFE coated ,
coated length: 30 mm, metal hub, outer needle diameter
(without coating): 3.05±0.01 mm, length: 38 mm, gauge 11

NE50

Glass Capillary made of Borosilicate, Luer,
Inner diameter of tip 5 µm.
Min. drop volume about 50 nl.
Manual dosing recommended.