The ramé-hart Model 190 CA Goniometer is an entry-level tool optimized for contact angle measurement. Model 190 includes DROPimage CA as well as our fiber optic illuminator with halogen light source and our SuperSpeed U1 Series 100 FPS digital camera. Each system ships as a complete turn-key tool with PC and LCD, DROPimage CA software, and microsyringe fixture for manual dispensing. An affordable solution built on the time-proven ramé-hart design makes the CA Goniometer popular with research departments, universities, and in QC environments where budget restraints dictate a simple but upgradeable solution.

The Model 200 is a popular and robust contact angle tool designed to offer the highest level of precision computer-aided contact angle and surface energy analysis at the lowest cost. This instrument accepts the optional Automated Dispensing System, Manual Tilting Base, Environmental Fixture, and Wafer Support up to 4” in diameter. It can also be upgraded to DROPimage Advanced software.

The Model 250 sports a wide range of methods-based interfacial analysis tools for working with pendant, inverted pendant, sessile, and captive bubble drops. Additionally, contact angle, surface energy, surface tension, and calibration tools are included. Add the Automated Dispensing System to perform Advancing / Receding and dynamic studies. Other options include the Automated or Manual Tilting Base, Environmental Fixture, 4” Wafer Support, and more.

The Model 260 sports a wide range of methods-based interfacial analysis tools for working with pendant, inverted pendant, sessile, and captive bubble drops. Additionally, contact angle, surface energy, surface tension, and calibration tools are included. Add the optional Environmental Chamber and Temperature Controller, Elevated Temperature Syringe, Automated or Manual Tilting Base, Environmental Fixture, Automated Dispensing System, or 4” Wafer Support to perform a wide variety of measurements.

Model 290 is one of the most automated tools available. This system features the standard 3-axis stage, an Automated Tilting Base and Automated Dispensing System. In addition, the DROPimage Advanced software is included for handling a wide range of methods-based interfacial analysis tools using pendant, inverted pendant, sessile, and captive bubble drops. Additionally, contact angle, surface energy, surface tension, and calibration tools are included. The Automated Tilting Base is ideal for measuring advancing and receding contact angle. The Automated Dispensing System is well-suited for dynamic studies and adds precision to the formation of pendant and sessile drops. Model 290 is an excellent choice for a wide variety of static and dynamic surface evaluation, contact angle.

Model 400 has been specifically designed for use with semiconductor thin films and includes an 8” rotating wafer support (ideal for 200mm wafers). This tool is invaluable through each step of the semiconductor manufacturing process — from identifying surface contaminants, analyzing primers and coatings, to the quality and uniformity of surface preparations. This tool includes our 21” bench and U1 Series Super-Speed digital camera. The system can easily be upgraded to support larger wafers (up to 13.625” diameter) or smaller (4”).

Model 290 is one of the most automated tools available. This system features the standard 3-axis stage, an Automated Tilting Base and Automated Dispensing System. In addition, the DROPimage Advanced software is included for handling a wide range of methods-based interfacial analysis tools using pendant, inverted pendant, sessile, and captive bubble drops. Additionally, contact angle, surface energy, surface tension, and calibration tools are included. The Automated Tilting Base is ideal for measuring advancing and receding contact angle. The Automated Dispensing System is well-suited for dynamic studies and adds precision to the formation of pendant and sessile drops. Model 290 is an excellent choice for a wide variety of static and dynamic surface evaluation, contact angle.

This top-of-the-line modular tool is the starting point for many possible configurations. Model 500 accepts every available accessory and includes our award-winning DROPimage Advanced software for complete methods-based interfacial analysis with pendant, inverted pendant, sessile, and captive bubble drops. Additionally, contact angle, surface energy, surface tension, and calibration tools are included. Add the optional Automated Dispensing System to increase the accuracy and speed of dispensing as well as for advancing and receding studies.

Model 590 represents the most advanced and automated tool available for measuring static and dynamic contact angle, advancing and receding contact angle, surface energy, and surface and interfacial tension. Model 590 accepts every available modular accessory and includes our award-winning DROPimage Advanced software for complete methods-based interfacial analysis. The system ships complete with the fully software-controlled Automated Tilting Base Assembly (p/n 100-25-A) as well as the Automated Dispensing System (p/n 100-22).

Model 790 is the most powerful and feature-rich instrument which includes automated tilting, automated dispensing, oscillation, high-speed camera (210 fps), environmental control from –50° C to 300° C, and optical overhead imaging. Powered by DROPimage Advanced, Model 790 can measure static contact angle, dynamic contact angle, surface energy, work of adhesion, surface tension, interfacial tension, surface dilatational viscosity and elasticity. The system is a complete turn-key setup and ships ready to plug-and-play.