Force Meets Surface: New Force-Tensiometer at SKZ
The SKZ Plastics Center has expanded its laboratory equipment at its Würzburg location with the addition of the Tensíío force tensiometer from KRÜSS GmbH. With this acquisition, the institute is specifically expanding its analytical capabilities. The new measurement system supports both innovative research projects and industrial services related to surface, interfacial, and adhesion analysis.
Preparing a measurement to determine the surface tension of a liquid using the Wilhelmy plate method. (Photo: Luca Hoffmannbeck, SKZ)
SKZ Expands Its Analytical Expertise in Surface and Adhesion Research
The Tensíío enables highly precise measurements of surface and interfacial tensions (resolution: 0.02 mN/m), dynamic contact angles, and adhesion forces (resolution: 1 µg). The system is complemented by a sample stage with a temperature-controlled jacket, which allows measurements at elevated temperatures up to 130 °C. This enables temperature-dependent wetting and adhesion processes to be studied under realistic conditions.
Visual Analysis of Contact and Separation Processes
Additionally, a camera system for adhesion measurements is available, enabling visual analysis of contact and separation processes and supplementing the metrological data with optical information.
Added value for research and industry
“The combination of force measurement, temperature control, and visual evaluation opens up new possibilities for research and industrial applications,” says Michael Heilig, head of the Adhesion and Surface Technology research group at SKZ. “This allows us to offer clear added value both scientifically and in practical applications.”
Measurement Technology Also Available to Companies
The investment strengthens the SKZ’s analytical infrastructure and underscores its commitment to bringing research and industry together with state-of-the-art measurement technology. The measurement technology is also available to companies as part of service measurements or development projects.
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