Drop Shape Analyzer – DSA30M – Krüss

The DSA30M Drop Shape Analyzer is a state-of-the-art instrument from Krüss designed for advanced wettability analysis on ultra-small surfaces. It specializes in precise positioning and analysis of picoliter-scale drops, making it ideal for applications such as circuit board contact points, microfluidics, and more.

The DSA30M serves a wide range of applications, including but not limited to evaluating synthetic and natural fibers in composite materials, optimizing biochip wettability, developing hair care products, improving mechanical components in watches, and enhancing microfluidics engineering.

The DSA30M can perform various measurements critical for surface analysis, including contact angle measurements, surface free energy calculations, adhesion work, interfacial tension, and spreading coefficients. These measurements are essential for research and development in improving adhesion and coating properties.

Equipped with advanced dosing units, high-quality microscope lenses, and capable of handling a broad range of liquid properties and applications, the DSA30M ensures high-resolution imaging and precise droplet placement. Its versatility and precision make it an indispensable tool for labs focused on micro-scale surface analysis.

The DSA30M features a software-controlled syringe dosing system with a minimum drop volume of 20 picoliters. It includes a standard camera system (Camera CF04) with USB 3.0 connection and a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels. The optics offer manual focus with a 6.5× and 20× zoom. The illumination system uses a high power monochromatic LED with a dominant wave length of 460 nm. Manual control stages allow precise positioning in x, y, and z axes.

The standard camera system, Camera CF04, features a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels and a frame rate of 2300 fps. The optional High Speed Camera CF06 provides a resolution of 640 × 480 pixels with a higher frame rate of 3400 fps. The CF06 is designed for applications requiring higher speed imaging capabilities.

Yes, the DSA30M is designed to support a wide range of liquid properties, including rapidly evaporating substances. Its advanced dosing units and high-resolution imaging capabilities make it suitable for analyzing the wetting and adhesion properties of quickly evaporating liquids on ultra-small surfaces.