Profile Analysis tensiometry

PAT-1P Tensiometer

A very compact profile analysis tensiometer to measure surface and interfacial tension of liquids.

High-End Tensiometry

PAT-1P Profile Analysis Tensiometer

The PAT-1P is a highly compact, manual instrument developed for the precise measurement of surface and interfacial tension in liquids. Operating on the analysis of pendent and sessile drops—as well as buoyant and captive bubbles—the device provides reliable data for both liquid characterization and contact angle measurements on solid surfaces.
Developed for simplicity and portability, the instrument requires no external power supply and is powered entirely via USB. Its intuitive manual operation and robust functional range make it an ideal solution for educational purposes and fundamental laboratory research.

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Key Advantages
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Very compact profile analysis tensiometer

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Simple manual instrument to measure surface and interfacial tension of liquids

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Contact angle measurements are available in the basic version

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No power supply needed (powered by USB)

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Ideal instrument for educational purposes

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The principle is based on the analysis of the profile of pendent and sessile drops or buoyant and captive bubbles.

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PAT-1P is well suited to determine the contact angle of liquids on solid surfaces.

Hardware

Instrumental parts

  • • Basic platform on which all parts are safely mounted
  • • Manual x/y/z-axis
  • • Syringe for manual drop/bubble formation
  • • Thermostated jacket for external circulation bath
  • • USB industrial camera with fixed objectives (no frame grabber needed)
  • • LED lighting with continuously adjustable intensity
Features

Measurement Features

  • • Surface and interfacial tension of liquids
  • • Contact angle according to the sessile drop method (with module)
Software

Main features of the software

  • • on-line interfacial tension/contact angle calculation
  • • transient relaxation experiments
  • • calculation of the dilation rheological parameters from relaxation measurements via Fourier analysis
Technical Data

PAT-1P Specifications

Category Details
Range of surface and interfacial tension 10 to 2000 mN/m
Range of contact angle measurement  5° to 175° (accuracy ±0.3°) (special contact angle module available)
Dosing manual drop/bubble formation
Measuring options manual drop volume control; automatic drop volume/area control (optional);
pendent drop, buoyant bubble, sessile drop; surface / interfacial tension;
dilational elasticity (optional); contact angle; surface free energy;
drop/bubble oscillations 0.001 to 1 Hz (optional)
Optics & Camera Optics: manual fixed objectives
Camera: Industrial CMOS-camera, 1280 x 960 px, USB, optical distortion < 0.05 %
Frame rate up to 25 images/s
Hardware Setup Axes: manual x/y/z-axis | Illumination: LED, manually controlled intensity | Interface: USB
Physical Data Size: 400 x 200 x 200 mm (standard version) | Weight: 3 kg | Power: Powered by USB bus
Software & OS Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 | free update over 1 year after purchase
Extra accessories additional capillaries on request, automatic dosing module, contact angle module
Sinterface Software
Intelligent Analysis

PAT-1P Software

Our high-performance software provides real-time fast drop profile analysis and precise data acquisition. Designed for accuracy and intuitive workflow, it allows seamless control of all measurement parameters.

✓ Automated Image acquisition and fitting
✓ Real-time Calculation of Interfacial Tension
✓ Contact angle measurements are available in the basic version
✓ Different measurement functions
✓ Semi-automatic focussing procedures
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Available Accessories and Spare Parts for PAT-1P

Accessories  +
Syringes

AM 01001

Measuring cell Type 1 (standard)
Temperature controlled measuring cell (water bath not included) for surface/interfacial measurement, rheological measurements and basic contact angle studies.
Low temperature range 10 to 80 °C,
with holders for straight capillaries 

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Syringes

AM 01004

Capillary holder for AM 01001
For straight shaped capillaries 

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Syringes

AM 01005

Capillary holder for AM 01001
For curved capillary 

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Syringes

AE 01046 

Communication cable USB, 1.5 m

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Syringes

AE 01064 

Communication Cable FireWire 1.5 m

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Spare parts +
Syringes

AM 01006

Capillary for PAT-1P straight shape, CPA 01
PTFE - stainless stell
OD 0.5 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01007

Capillary for PAT-1P straight shape, CPA 02
PTFE - stainless stell
OD 1.5 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01008

Capillary for PAT-1P straight shape, CPA 03
PTFE - stainless stell
OD 2.0 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01009

Capillary for PAT-1P straight shape, CPA 04
PTFE - stainless stell
OD 3.0 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01010

Capillary for PAT-1P curved shape, CPA S01
PTFE - stainless stell
OD 2.0 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01011

Capillary for PAT-1P curved shape, CPA S02
PTFE - stainless stell
OD 3.0 mm 

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Syringes

AG 01012

Cuvette for Measuring cell Type 1, Big
Glass cuvette for measurement cell Type 1,
Size (LxWxH): 32x35x35mm 

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Syringes

AG 01013

Cuvette for Measuring cell Type 1, Small
Glass cuvette for measurement cell Type 1,
Size (LxWxH): 32x35x35mm 

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Syringes

AD 01014

Adjusting set-up for Small cuvette 

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Syringes

AD 01020

Syringe
Precision syringe for DS1
Volume: 25 mkl 

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Syringes

AM 01021

Syringe
Precision syringe for DS1
Volume: 50 mkl 

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Syringes

AM 01022

Syringe
Precision syringe for DS1
Volume: 100 mkl 

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Syringes

AM 01023

Syringe
Precision syringe for DS1
Volume: 250 mkl 

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Syringes

AM 01024

Syringe
Precision syringe for DS1
Volume: 25 mkl 

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Syringes

AM 01025

Calibration kit
Special magnetic holder,
Stainless steel calibration sphere D 3.000 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01026

Calibration sphere D 2
Diameter 2.000 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01027

Calibration sphere D 3
Diameter 3.000 mm 

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Syringes

AM 01028

Calibration sphere D 5
Diameter 5.000 mm 

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available Modules
ADM Module

Automatic Dosing Module

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CA-1P Module

Contact Angle Module for PAT-1P

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Applications & Use Cases

Case 2

Composite Bonding

Ensuring reliable adhesion between carbon fibers and polymer matrices in lightweight construction.

Case 3

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

Analyzing ultra-low interfacial tension for tertiary oil production optimization.

Case 3

Oil-Water Separation

Optimizing demulsifiers for efficient separation in refineries and wastewater plants.

Case 3

Fracking & Drilling Fluids

Controlling the flow properties and surface tension of fluids in extreme environments.

Case 3

Lubricant Additives

Testing the interfacial efficiency of anti-friction additives in modern engine oils.

Case 3

Coolant Efficiency

Reducing surface tension in cooling systems for improved heat transfer in EVs.

Case 3

MEDICINE

Monitoring of human and animal biological fluids

Case 3

MEDICINE

Direct determination of biological indicators corresponding to a specific disease

Case 3

MEDICINE

Determination of values of indicators that quantitatively characterize the features of the integral chemical composition (ICC) of fluids

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MEDICINE

Study of biological fluids of humans and animals in normal and pathological conditions

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PHARMA

Express analysis, standardization and quality control of liquid pharmacological preparations

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