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Hand-held test instrument for metal cleanliness
For certain processes, maintaining clean metal parts before moving to the next manufacturing stage is crucial, but how can you be certain your surfaces are completely free of contaminants? Dyne Testing, presents the CleanoSpector, an instrument that provides contact-free cleanliness inspection and aids quality assurance of industrial cleaning processes. The CleanoSpector measures organic contamination such […]
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SITA FoamTester Online Product Demonstration
The SITA FoamTester has revolutionised fully automated foam testing by using innovative optical measuring methods for foam volume and foam structure analysis. SITA will be running an Online Product Demonstration to introduce the SITA FoamTester, and its beneficial use in research & development and quality control. You can learn about: Automated SITA foam testing Operating […]
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Simple cleanliness inspection of metal parts in medical device manufacturing
Medical device manufacturing has a well deserved reputation for rigorous manufacturing and process control. There is no compromise on quality when people’s lives are at stake. This focus on quality control and assessment certainly applies to medical devices made from metal — for example, implants, replacement joints, endoscopes and cannulas, all of which are inserted […]
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What is a tensiometer?
A tensiometer is an instrument used to measure the surface tension of liquids. It can also measure other properties, like contact angle. Surface tension comes from the cohesive forces between the molecules of a liquid. At the surface of a liquid, the molecules predominantly experience forces pointing inward, leading to the formation of a ‘skin’ […]
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An overview of the UK’s surface measurement industry
Earlier this year we acquired Dyne Testing Ltd, a supplier of surface measurement products. Here Peter Swanson, (PS) Founder and Executive Chair of Intertronics, sits down with Alison Fox (AF), Brand Manager of Dyne Testing, to discuss trends in the UK’s surface measurement market. PS: Can you give me an overview the surface measurement equipment user base in the […]
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Intertronics Acquires Dyne Testing
Intertronics, a supplier of adhesives, coatings, sealants, and equipment for manufacturing and technology applications, has completed on the purchase of Dyne Testing Ltd. Dyne Testing’s range of measurement equipment for testing surface energy and tension, surface cleanliness, adhesion, and coating thickness, aligns with Intertronics’ existing business, which includes supplying surface treatment technologies that alter the energy […]
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Evaluating Surface Cleanliness through Contact Angle Measurements
Surface cleanliness is an important topic in many industrial areas, it is especially needed in applications such as coating, painting or printing where something is added on top of the other material. If the surface where the coating is applied to is not clean, the adhesion between the coating and the substrate is typically poor. […]
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MiniTest 7200/7400 FH: A high-end device for wall thickness measurement
The MiniTest 7200FH or MiniTest 7400FH is a professional portable wall thickness gauge for measurements up to 24mm thick. Both gauges provide high-precision measurements and reproducibility with a choice of SIDSP sensors available. Sharp edges, narrow diameters and/or complex geometry are no problem for the MiniTest 7200/7400FH. Ideal for Bottles, Aluminium Cans, Glass and Plastic […]
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Theta Flow – Premium Contact Angle Meter Launch
We are proud to present you the extension to our Theta optical tensiometer family. The Attension Theta Flow has automation at an all-time high, accuracy not seen before and remarkable simplicity & ease of use. Together these features make it the most user-independent contact angle meter. It is our solution for more demanding high-end needs, both in […]
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Theta Flex Optical Tensiometer Wins Award for Ground Breaking & Innovative Design
The Theta Flex Optical Tensiometer recently won the award for Best of the Best Design at the Red Dot Product Design Awards 2020, making it a winner in the world’s most renowned design competition. The instrument used widely in industrial and academia research was ranked the top product in its category of “Industrial Equipment, Machinery […]
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Optimising Industrial Bath Lifetime
What is the best cleaning power worth if the cleaning bath contains oil that re-contaminates the parts? By simply measuring the contamination level process, reliability can be increased as well as improving cost-effectiveness. An increasing level of contamination caused by grease or oil left by machined parts in cleaning baths will cause a decrease in […]
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Product News – Theta Flex Optical Tensiometer
Introducing the Theta Flex, the New Successor of the Theta Optical Tensiometer. The Theta Flex is the contact angle meter that enables all measurements in one instrument. With its modular design, it is designed for reliable and repeatable measurements of wettability and adhesion, even in the most demanding industrial and research applications. The Theta Flex […]
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Understanding the Importance of Surface Tension & How to Measure It.
Surface and interfacial tensions are phenomena that effect our everyday lives. We can find numerous examples where surface tension plays a role. Take a classic example of a spider walking on a surface of water. Change that water to ethanol and the poor spider will drown. Why I hear you ask… because the surface tension […]
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Monitoring the Concentration of Cleaning Agents
Water based cleaning agents have an optimal effect when their components are regularly monitored, carefully dosed and their concentrations are kept stable. This assures not only stable parts cleanliness but also increases the economic efficiency of cleaning processes. Water based cleaning agents consist of the components builder and surfactant either combined as a full cleaner […]
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One Software for all Tensiometers
OneAttension software for the Theta and Theta Lite Optical Tensiometers and the Sigma 700/701 Force Tensiometers combines the most intuitive user interface with a high level of functionality. The all-inclusive software supplied with the instruments enables immediate access to all measurement capabilities with no need to purchase and install separate software modules. It features an intuitive user interface, live […]
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Coating Thickness Measurement – The Modern Way
The innovative SmarTest intelligent Bluetooth™ sensor is quickly becoming the preferred choice of coating thickness measurement tools for Quality Assurance in the Coatings Industry and is now available in the UK and Ireland from Dyne Testing Ltd. This sleek, hand-held instrument is the size of a thick ballpoint pen and weighs a mere 50g. Paired with your iOS […]
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Dyne Pens & Test Fluids – How do they work?
Dyne Testing is fast becoming the most well recognised and trusted supplier of Dyne test pens and inks in the UK and overseas for countless applications throughout industry. Offering customers a choice of Dyne test solutions, Dyne Testing strive to provide first class, value for money products and services delivered by a great team of […]
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Eliminate Temperature Variation During Coating Thickness Measurement
Dyne Testing Ltd supply a range of high precision test instruments that will measure the dry film thickness of coatings on a variety of substrates depending on the shape and size of the part. The innovative MiniTest 700 series has set a new standard in precision and flexibility. Ranked amongst the most accurate, reliable and versatile […]
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Product Spotlight – MiniTest 700 Series
An intelligent digital solution for non-destructive coating thickness measurement which offer you flexibility, repeatability and mobility. These dry film coating thickness gauges offer specially designed sensors (probes) which provide excellent measurement accuracy and are insusceptible to interference. Even variations in temperature will not affect measurement and readings remain stable to ensure a very good repeatability over […]
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Soluble Salt Contamination Testing on Flat & Curved Profiles
The Soluble Salt Meter is an approved ISO8502-9 equivalent to the conventional Bresle patch method for soluble salt determination. The Soluble Salt Meter is a hand-held, automated and repeatable method for determining salt contamination on flat and curved profiles and is used to determine surface cleanliness and help prevent coating failure. The instrument overcomes many of […]
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Metal Cleanliness Test Instrument Supplied to Ilmor Engineering Ltd
Dyne Testing Ltd supply high performance F1 and Indy car race engine designer and manufacturer Ilmor Engineering Ltd with the revolutionary ‘CleanoSpector’ surface cleanliness measurement instrument. The NEW CleanoSpector will help Ilmor to further improve their already high quality standards. Ilmor wanted to optimise their cleaning processes and ensure that they have the quality assurance […]
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Do you get the desired wetting and adhesion properties out of your materials?
Influence of surface roughness on wettability and how to measure it Many surface modification and coating technologies that are used for optimising wettability and adhesion properties influence both surface chemistry and roughness. Understanding the mechanisms that impact wetting and adhesion by separating these two factors can be key to successful surface development and solving of […]
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Dyne Testing Introduce the SITA Range of Cleanliness and Contamination Test Instruments
Dyne Testing has recently been appointed the UK & Ireland distributor for SITA Messtechnik GmbH who manufacture mobile and robust measuring instruments for process and laboratory applications. The products are aimed at optimising parts cleanliness, reducing costs of chemicals, waste water and minimising the amount of downtime in the production plant. Included in the range is […]
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Measuring the Accuracy of your Cross Hatch Adhesion Testing
The blades on your cross hatch cutter can get worn if used regularly and will affect the accuracy of your results. It is wise to periodically check the blade to see if it is worn. To do this get a small flat piece of polished plate glass and with a match or lighter smoke a portion of the glass. […]
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NEW Surface Energy Test Kits from Dyne Testing
Dyne Testing has launched a new and extended range of Non-Toxic Surface Energy Tests kits. The new high visibility yellow test inks make it easy to determine the Dyne value of your material. Supplied in a range of standard kits all housed in handy carrying cases; Economy kit – 6 bottles, Standard kit – 9 bottles and […]
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Measuring Contaminants on Metals with Dyne Test Fluids
We have many customers who use our Dyne Test Fluids to test metal products for surface cleanliness and evaluating the characteristics of their products. The surface energy of metals is much higher than that of most surface contaminants thus, the higher the Dyne level or surface energy (mN/m) also the cleaner the part is. Dyne Testing […]
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Follow the Three Second Dyne Testing Rule
Three seconds is all it takes to measure the surface energy of your material with our Dyne Test Pens. The low surface energy of polymer based substrates often leads to poor adhesion of inks, glues and coatings. For optimum adhesion it is often necessary to increase the surface energy of the substrate to just above that […]
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The Soluble Salt Meter – An Alternative Measure for Testing Surface Contamination
A new inspection tool has been developed as an alternative to the Bresle test method for soluble salt determination. The Soluble Salt Meter (SSM) test has a very short cycle time of only 1 minute and duplicates the Bresle process, except that measurements are automated and there are no consumables. The hand held design provides a self-contained, easily transportable […]
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Contact Angle Measurement Equipment Supplied for Research in Plasma Science to The York Plasma Institute
The York Plasma Institute (YPI), based at the University of York has recently purchased the Theta Optical Tensiometer for measuring contact angle on thin film plastic as part of their low temperature plasma research. The YPI has a vision to establish a world-leading interdisciplinary plasma institute for the UK, with an international reputation for fundamental […]
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Range of Dyne Test Kits Gets Extended
Dyne Testing Extend the Range of Dyne Test Kits to Fulfil Customer’s Quality Needs. Dyne Testing has extended the product choice of Test Kits and now offers a new range of Dyne Test Kits containing up to 12 bottles of Dyne test fluid in one handy carry case. The extended range has been adopted to offer […]
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Solving the Problem of Adhesion to Plastics and Rubber
Why is bonding to plastics and rubber so difficult? The age old problem of obtaining good adhesion of paints, coatings, sealants and glues to traditionally hard to bond to materials like polypropylene has challenged engineers ever since its development and introduction by ICI in the late 1930’s. In this whitepaper, Chris Lines explains a few […]
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