Mobile Surface Analyzer – MSA Flexible Liquid – Krüss

Revolutionize Your Surface Analysis with MSA Flexible Liquid

In today’s competitive marketplace, understanding the interaction between liquids and solids is crucial for industries ranging from coatings to electronics. The MSA Mobile Surface Analyzer – MSA Flexible Liquid, designed by Krüss, offers a groundbreaking approach to surface analysis. This innovative device automates contact angle measurements with a variety of liquids on solid substrates, focusing on non-destructive analysis of inks, coatings, adhesives, and more. Ideal for evaluating wetting behavior in real process conditions, the MSA Flexible Liquid is an indispensable tool for ensuring high-quality outcomes in product development and quality assurance.

Applications Across Industries

Various industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and materials science can benefit from the MSA Flexible Liquid’s capabilities. It excels in analyzing the wetting behavior of formulations like paints and adhesives on materials such as plastics, glass, ceramics, and metals. Quality assurance of surface treatments like plasma and flame treatments, assessment of hydrophobic coatings, and measurements on large or finished products are seamlessly executed. The device’s versatility extends to optimizing processes such as soldering, coating, and even the treatment of wood and metals, underscoring its importance in manufacturing and research.

Advanced Measuring Techniques and Results

The MSA Flexible Liquid draws upon sophisticated technology to provide detailed insights. It enables static contact angle measurements, surface free energy analysis using multiple models, and surface tension determination with high precision. These capabilities allow businesses to optimize their materials and processes, enhancing product performance and reliability.

Technical Specifications

Dosing System
  • Syringe Dosing: 1 × single direct dosing
  • Drop deposition (syringe dosing): software-controlled
  • Syringes, volume: disposable cartridge (1 mL)
  • Resolution (syringe dosing): 0.25 μL
  • Speed (syringe dosing): 2.7 μL/s – 100 μL/s
Camera system (standard)
  • Connection: USB 3.0
  • Performance: 25 fps at 1000 × 700 px
Optics (standard)
  • Focus: fixed focus
  • Zoom: fixed focal length
  • View angle: 2°
  • Field of view: 4.7 mm × 3.3 mm
  • Resolution of optics: 5 μm
Illumination
  • Types: high power LED
  • Wave length, dominant: 468 nm
  • Field of light: 5 mm × 23 mm (D × H)
Software
  • Software type: ADVANCE
  • Software languages: Chinese (simplified), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
  • Software modules: Contact angle (recommended)Surface free energy of solids (optional)Adhesion Analysis (optional)Remote Control API (optional)
Sessile drop
  • Results: contact angle
  • Range: 0 to 180° (software-based)
  • Resolution: 0.01° (software-based)
  • Accuracy: 0.8° (instrument-based)
  • Models: conic sectionpolynomialcircleYoung-Laplaceheight-width
  • Types: static
Surface free energy of solids
  • Results: surface free energypolar & disperse partacid & base partH-bond part
  • Models: equation of stateZismanFowkesWuOwens-Wendt-Rabel-Kaelbleextended Fowkesacid-base theory
Constrained Sessile Drop
  • Results: surface tension
  • Range: 0.01 to 2000 mN/m (software-based)
  • Resolution: 0.01 mN/m (software-based)
  • Models: Young-Laplace
Sample dimensions
  • Maximum sample space: ∞ × ∞ × ∞ (W × D × H)
Instrument dimensions
  • Footprint: 84 mm × 32 mm (W × D)
  • Height: 112 mm
  • Weight (without accessories): 0.85 kg
Environment
  • Operating temperature: 10 °C to 40 °C
  • Humidity: without condensation
Interfaces
  • PC: USB 3.0
Housing and peripherals
  • Compartment: aluminum
Power supply
  • Voltage: 5 V (powered via USB)
  • Power consumption: 4.5 W

FAQ - Mobile Surface Analyzer – MSA Flexible Liquid – Krüss

What industries can benefit from using the MSA Flexible Liquid?

The MSA Flexible Liquid is incredibly versatile and can be an invaluable tool for a variety of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, materials science, and any sector involved in the production or research of coatings, adhesives, inks, and surface treatments.

What type of surface analysis can the MSA Flexible Liquid perform?

This advanced system is designed for non-destructive contact angle measurements with a variety of liquids on solid substrates, enabling analysis of wetting behavior. It is also equipped to conduct static contact angle measurements, surface free energy analysis, and surface tension determination, among other sophisticated measuring techniques.

Is the MSA Flexible Liquid suitable for quality assurance purposes?

Absolutely. The MSA Flexible Liquid is ideal for ensuring the quality of surface treatments, hydrophobic coatings, and various other applications across industries. Its precision measurements facilitate the evaluation of product development and quality control processes.

What specifications does the MSA Flexible Liquid have?

Key specifications include a syringe dosing system, a standard camera system with USB 3.0 connection and 25 fps performance, fixed-focus optics with a 5 μm resolution, high-powered LED illumination, and comprehensive software support with multiple languages. It also features accurate sessile drop measurements and a broad range of models for surface free energy and surface tension analysis.

How user-friendly is the MSA Flexible Liquid’s software?

The system comes with ADVANCE software, known for its intuitive interface and available in multiple languages. It includes recommended modules for contact angle and optional modules for surface free energy of solids, adhesion analysis, and Remote Control API, catering to diverse analysis needs with ease and efficiency.

Can the MSA Flexible Liquid accommodate samples of any size?

Indeed, the device is designed to analyze a wide range of sample sizes, thanks to its flexible configuration. It can effectively measure the surface properties of large or finished products, making it ideal for practical applications within various industries.

What are the power requirements for the MSA Flexible Liquid?

The analyzer is powered via USB with a voltage requirement of 5 V, consuming a low power of 4.5 W, making it an energy-efficient choice for extensive use in laboratory or industrial settings.

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