Single Fibre Tensiometer K100SF with Autoloader
- Single Fibre Tensiometer K100SF with Autoloader
- Pickup head of K100SFA in action
Features of the Processor Tensiometer K100SF with Autoloader
The single-fibre Tensiometer K100SF from KRÜSS works in cooperation with the ALS1500 Sample Loading System from DIA-STRON. This arrangement allows:
- Fully automatic wetting measurement series on single fibres
- Measurement with the high-precision tensiometer K100SF
- Sample changing for up to 50 fibres with the ALS500 Sample Loading System
- Comfortable evaluation and data management with the time-proven LabDesk software
- Optionally: automatic determination of the wetted length of each single fibre
Fully automatic wetting measurement series on fibres
The tensiometer K100SF is equipped with a highly accurate force measurement system. This enables the extremely small wetting forces of a liquid on a single synthetic or natural fibre to be measured and the contact angle calculated from them.
The LabDesk tensiometer software ensures a completely computercontrolled measuring procedure. As a result of the cooperation the samples no longer require to be changed manually.
The up to 50 samples are first placed in the storage cassette. The series measurement is planned in the LabDesk tensiometer software - thanks to the software module for batch contact angles a matter of seconds.
The sample loader removes the samples in succession and places them in the sample receiver of the Tensiometer K100SF, which then takes over and determines the contact angle fibre for fibre.
The wetted length of each fibre can also be determined automatically.
This requires an additional laser-scan micrometer, which measures the diameters of all the fibres in the storage cassette with an accuracy ≤1 µm.
The results are transferred to LabDesk and used for the subsequent contact angle measurement series.
- Contact angle measurement on a single fibre
- K100SF with sample loading system
Application
- Characterization of natural and synthetic fibres
- Development of carbon and glass fibres
- Optimization of hair care products
- Prediction of interactions between fibre and matrix
Technical Data of the Processor Tensiometer K100SF with Autoloader
Measuring range: | 0 to 180° |
Sample Fibres |
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Weight measurement |
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Position |
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Temperature range | -10 to 50°C |
Optional accessory | Optic measurement of fibre diameter |
Measuring Methods
- Single Fiber Wilhelmy method
- Contact angle on single fibres