DCAT 8 Tensiometers

The DCAT 8 Tensiometers is an advanced dynamic contact angle measuring device and tensiometer developed by DataPhysics Instruments, designed to deliver precise, weight-based measurements of surface tension, interfacial tension, and density of both liquids and solids. As an entry-level model in the DCAT series, it provides a cost-effective yet highly accurate solution for researchers and industries working in surface science, materials testing, and quality control.

Features of DCAT 8 Tensiometers

• Electrodynamic compensation weighing system with automatic and manual calibration function
• Software controlled, motor-driven height positioning of the sample receptacles with variable speed
• Automatic coupling lock for the balance
• Automatic crash protection for measuring probes during measurement
• Illuminated sample chamber
• Integrated magnetic stirrer
• Digital thermometer with connections for two Pt 100 temperature sensors
• Liquid temperature control unit TV 70 with Pt 100 probe

Technical Specification

Weighing range 

Resolution; accuracy 

Measuring value rate [values/s]

• up to 10 

Surface and interfacial tension

• ○

Measuring range

Resolution

Ring correction options

• Huh-Mason, Zuidema-Waters, Harkins-Jordan, Lunkenheimer factor, linear, polynomial, none

Density determination

Liquid density

• ○

Solid density

• ○ 

Measuring range

Resolution

Dynamic contact angle

• ―

Measuring range

• ―

Resolution

• ―

Automated CMC determination 

• ― 

Sedimentation and penetration 

• ― 

Adhesion

• ― 

Upgrade video system UpVideo DCAT

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Surface pressure

• ―

pH value measurement

• ○

Sample stage

Traversing range

Traversing speed

• 46 nm/s … 6 mm/s

Travel resolution

Temperature control

via liquid circulator (-10 … 130 °C)

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via Peltier element (-15 … 135 °C)

• ―

via electric heating chamber (RT…300 °C)

• ―

2 x Pt100 inputs for –60 … +450 °C ± 0.01 K

• ― 

Multilingual Software

• English, German, French, Chinese

Compliance with international standards

• a comprehensive list can be found online: www.dataphysics-instruments.com/standards/

TP 50 control panel

• ○

Automatic stirrer

• ● (magnetic)

Balance calibration

• automatic internal and external with reference weights

Dimensions (L [mm] x W [mm] x H [mm])

• 271 x 246 x 523 

Weight [kg]

• 16 

Power supply

• 100 … 240 VAC; 50 … 60 Hz; 70 W

 

● integrated    ○ with optional software/accessory    ― not available