Portable Contact Angle Analysers

SEO (Surface Electro Optics) Korea is the developer and manufacturer of instruments for Surface Chemistry Analysis. Founded in 1998, SEO has a reputation for finesse in engineering and reliable high-quality service in the market for Contact Angle analysis technology.

The Phoenix-Smart series of instruments has been developed for Contact Angle analysis and measurements in a range of settings from lab-scale R&D to industrial process developments. NanoTechnology Solutions is the exclusive distributor of SEO’s Phoenix instruments in Australia and New Zealand, offering installation, service and technical support for a range of applications.

Phoenix-Smart Portable is a compact, light-weight, easy-to-use Contact Angle Analyser with the following measurement capabilities:

• Static contact angle (range 2-180 degree) using Sessile Drop method
• Surface tension calculation using Pendent Drop method
• Surface free energy calculations
• Dynamic Contact Angle using Captive method (only in P-Smart A)
• Up to two syringes can be installed and used at the same time

System features and benefits

• Applicable for samples of virtually unlimited sizes such as solar panels, display screens, airplane wings, etc. No sample cutting preparation for measurements.
• Suitable for out-of-lab measurements. Only a PC/laptop is necessary for measurements and analysis.
• Variants: Manual (M) Touch Drop with volume control, Automatic (A) Drop with volume control
• Fully automated processes:
  • Automated one drop and capture image process followed by analysis using just one button click, reducing personal measurement errors.
  • USB port connection to PC with Surfaceware software
  • Data output in Excel format for smooth data processing
• Optical modules:
  • CCD Camera capturing at 70 FPS
  • Lens with high-resolution zoom and focusing
  • White LED module with diffuse lighting