Dyne Pens to ISO 8296

About Dyne Pens to ISO 8296

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Dyne Test Pens are a cost effective, quick and easy method to measure surface wetting or surface energy. Sometimes known as corona test pens or sherman pens the Dyne Test Pen is a simple method of determining the surface energy of most polymer based materials.

Dyne test solutions are often used during plasma surface modification, corona surface treatment and flame treatment to determine the surface energy level and cleanliness of a substrate, especially within industries such as packaging and converting, automotive, aerospace, medical device manufacturing etc.

Our Dyne Test Pens are equipped with a valve tip applicator and do not suffer the inherent disadvantages of the “Magic Marker” or “Felt Tip Pen” type.

Quick & Easy to Use

To use simply draw the Dyne Test pen across the material surface, the liquid will either form a continuous film on the surface or draw back into droplets. If the Dyne test fluid remains as a film for 3 seconds or more then the material will have a minimum surface energy (Dyne level) in mN/m of that ink value. Should the Dyne test liquid draw back into droplets in less than 1 second then the surface energy (Dyne level) of the substrate is lower than that of the liquid value. The exact surface energy (Dyne level) can be determined by applying a range of increasing or decreasing values of Dyne test pens.

Dyne Test Pens are available in a range of values from 30 to 72 Dynes/cm (mN/m) and are supplied in disposable pens.  The test fluid contained within the pens is to ISO 8296 with additional high visibility dye for easy readings.

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Features & Benefits

• Valve tip applicator resists contamination
• Simple and quick surface energy measurement test

How It Works

Several types of Dyne Pens are readily available.

Most rudimentary is a nominal go/no go tester: Above a certain treatment, this pen marks the surface; below this level, the ink disappears. These pens identify and permanently mark the treated side of PE and PP films — aside from this, they have little use, since their initial accuracy is undocumented and their design is subject to contamination.

A second style is formulated at several dyne levels, enabling the user to test over a range of treatments. Generally, these markers are interpreted based on which dyne level takes closest to two seconds to form beads (similar to the standard ASTM and TAPPI methods). These test markers are easy to use and, when first used, often quite accurate. Unfortunately, their “Magic Marker” style nibs serve as perfect conduits for contamination of almost any kind, including machine oils, air born lubricants, plasticizers, slip additives, etc. The very wicking qualities which facilitate their use make them self-contaminating as well. This dynamic interaction between the instrument and the substrate essentially eliminates such wicking style applicators for serious dyne testing.

The Dyne Testing supplied ISO Type Dyne Test Pen is based on a valve tip applicator. The principle is simple: Keep the testing part of the pen away from the fluid storage part of the pen (in other words, no wicking from the substrate). By pressing the tip firmly down, the valve is opened and fresh fluid floods the tip; this flushes it clean, and allows the tester to lightly pass over the sample to accurately determine dyne level. Results are based on how long the test solution takes to form beads on the sample surface.

All Downloads

Filename	Size	Download
ISO Type Dyne Pens 30-33 Dynes Safety Data Sheet	0.22MB
ISO Type Dyne Pens 34-57 Dynes Safety Data Sheet	0.19MB
ISO Type Dyne Pens 58-73 Dynes Safety Data Sheet	0.17MB
Dyne Test Pens Expiry Dates and Shelf Life Information	0.23MB
Dyne Test Pens User Instructions	0.07MB
Dyne Test Pens Product Data Sheet	0.07MB

Ordering Information

Part Number	Description
Individual Pens	Available at
DYT30P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 30mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT32P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 32mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT34P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 34mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT36P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 36mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT38P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 38mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT40P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 40mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT42P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 42mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT44P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 44mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT46P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 46mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT48P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 48mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT50P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 50mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT52P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 52mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT54P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 54mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT56P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 56mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT58P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 58mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT60P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 60mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT62P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 62mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT64P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 64mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT66P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 66mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT68P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 68mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT70P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 70mN/m, 15ml pen
DYT72P-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, 72mN/m, 15ml pen
Pen Packs	Available at
DYTSETP-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, standard pack, 6 pens: 36,40,44,48,52 & 56mN/m
DYTQASETP-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, QA pack, 9 pens: 30,34,38,40,42,46,50,54 & 58mN/m
DYTQAPSETP-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, QA plus pack, 12 pens: 30,34,36,38,40,42,44,46,48,50,54 & 58mN/m
DYTQAMAXSETP-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, MAXI Pack ,16 pens: 30,32,34,36,38,40,42,44,46,48,50,52,54,56,58 & 60mN/m
DYTCONSETP-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, Converter Pack, 6 pens: 38,38,42,42,44 & 44mN/m
DYTBFSETP-15ML	Dyne Testing dyne pen, ISO type, Blowfilm Pack, 6 pens: 34,34,38,38,42 & 42mN/m

Odd number Dyne pens are available by special order – please contact us about your requirements.

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