DSA – Drop Shape Analyzers
The DSA Series by KRÜSS offers a comprehensive range of Drop Shape Analyzers for precise contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension measurements, tailored to both research and industrial applications.
DSA – Drop Shape Analyzers
The DSA Series by KRÜSS represents a versatile portfolio of Drop Shape Analyzers designed for high-precision measurements of contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension. Covering a wide range of applications—from routine quality control to advanced surface science research—the series includes compact, modular, and high-performance systems tailored to specific material and environmental requirements. With options for temperature and pressure control, automated dosing, and flexible configurations, the DSA instruments deliver reliable and reproducible data for evaluating wettability, adhesion, and surface treatment effects across a variety of industries.
DSA100 Series
The DSA100 is the flagship line of the KRÜSS Drop Shape Analyzers, offering high-end modular systems for precise measurements of contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension.
Designed for maximum flexibility and customization, the DSA100 adapts to complex research needs with options such as high-pressure cells, temperature control, and automated dosing, making it ideal for demanding surface science and material characterization applications.
DSA100B
The Basic version of the DSA100 delivers manual precision in static contact angle measurements, offering a robust solution for evaluating wettability, surface cleanliness, and coating quality, with upgrade options for temperature-controlled testing.
☑️ Wettability and surface cleanliness analysis
☑️ Hydrophobic coating performance
☑️ Static contact angle measurement
☑️ Temperature-controlled wetting analysis
DSA100E
The Expert version of the DSA100 enables automated, user-independent measurements of contact angle and surface tension for both quality control and research. With thermal control, programmable procedures, and dosing for up to eight liquids, it supports advanced analysis of wetting, adhesion, and coatings.
☑️ Surface activation and coating assessment
☑️ Wettability and adhesion analysis
☑️ Hot liquid and humidity-controlled measurements
☑️ Superhydrophobic and self-cleaning surfaces
DSA100HP1750
A high-performance analyzer for contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension measurements at up to 1750 bar and 250 °C. Designed for reservoir stimulation optimization, it focuses on rock wettability and oil/water interactions under realistic storage conditions.
☑️ Surface and interfacial tension of stimulation fluids with oil
☑️ Wettability of reservoir rock in air and oil environments
DSA100HP40
The DSA100HP40 provides precise contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension measurements at pressures up to 40 bar and temperatures up to 200 °C. It is ideal for analyzing and optimizing phase interactions, solid-liquid wetting, and chemical processes under pressure.
☑️ Development of melt emulsions
☑️ Optimization of chemical syntheses and separation processes
☑️ Wetting of catalysts under pressure
DSA100HP690
The DSA100HP690 performs contact angle, surface tension, and interfacial tension measurements at pressures up to 690 bar and temperatures up to 200 °C. It is specifically designed for optimizing flooding fluids used in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), focusing on rock wettability and oil-water phase interactions under reservoir conditions.
☑️ Surface tension of flooding fluids and their interfacial tension with oil
☑️ Wettability and phase interactions under reservoir conditions
DSA100L
The Large version of the DSA100 is designed for automated wettability analysis, measuring contact angle and surface free energy on large samples up to 500 × 500 mm. With its wide frame, rotating sample table, and extra-long movement axis, it is ideal for surface characterization in industries requiring the analysis of large pre-treated or coated surfaces.
☑️ Characterization of large surfaces (pre-treated or coated)
☑️ Cleanliness analysis of windows and frames
☑️ Surface analysis for monitors and touch panels
☑️ Hydrophobicity analysis of ceramic tiles
DSA100M
The DSA100M is the premium solution for accurately measuring contact angle and analyzing picoliter drops on very small surfaces. Ideal for applications in microelectronics, microfluidics, and composites, it provides precise wettability data crucial for optimizing wetting and coating processes on tiny surfaces.
☑️ Wettability analysis of synthetic and natural fibers for composites
☑️ Contact point wettability in microelectronics
☑️ Optimization of hair care products
☑️ Wettability of biochips and micromechanical components
DSA100S
The Standard configuration of the DSA100 offers semi-automatic measurements of static and dynamic contact angles and assesses wettability via surface free energy (SFE). It’s ideal for quality assurance and optimizing wetting and coating processes, with options for temperature-controlled measurements and ultrafast SFE analysis.
☑️ Quality assurance of activation processes
☑️ Wettability of various materials
☑️ Effectiveness of hydrophobic coatings
☑️ Surface cleanliness analysis
DSA100W
DSA100W – The Wafer configuration of the DSA100 is designed for automated quality control of wafer surfaces and other round samples. It accurately measures contact angles to assess cleaning homogeneity and coating effectiveness, ideal for tasks like adhesion evaluation and wetting analysis of photo varnish.
☑️ Homogeneity of cleaning and coating on wafers
☑️ Adhesion evaluation between wafer and coating
☑️ Wetting analysis of photo varnish
☑️ Ideal for round samples like hard drives and brake disks
DSA25 Series
The DSA25 instruments by KRÜSS offer a compact and versatile solution for contact angle and surface tension measurements, making them ideal for routine quality control and standard laboratory applications. With a focus on ease of use, these systems provide reliable results for evaluating wettability and adhesion properties on a variety of materials. The DSA25 series is designed for industries where high precision is required in applications such as surface analysis, coating evaluation, and cleanliness testing.
DSA25B
The Basic configuration of the DSA25 is designed for accurate wetting measurements with a standard or sample liquid. Ideal for quick static contact angle measurements, it is best suited for tasks that don’t require high standardization, such as testing wettability of different coating formulations on various materials.
☑️ Wettability testing of plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, paper, and metal
☑️ Effectiveness evaluation of hydrophobic and other coatings
DSA25E
DSA25S
The Standard version of the DSA25 delivers precise static and dynamic contact angle measurements and evaluates surface free energy (SFE) using multiple liquids. It provides fast, reliable insights into surface wettability, making it ideal for assessing cleaned, pretreated, or coated materials.
☑️ Quality control of surface activation processes
☑️ Wettability analysis of various materials
☑️ Hydrophobic coating effectiveness testing
☑️ Temperature-controlled wetting measurements
DSA30 Series
The DSA30 series by KRÜSS is a versatile line of instruments for analyzing contact angle, surface tension, and surface free energy with high precision. Built for both research and quality control, the DSA30 systems combine modular design with powerful automation and control options, making them ideal for a wide range of wetting, coating, and adhesion studies on diverse materials.
DSA30B
The Basic version of the DSA30 focuses on accurate static contact angle measurements to evaluate wettability, surface cleanliness, and coating quality. With easy sample and liquid exchange, it’s ideal for routine control tasks and can be extended with temperature-controlled options.
☑️ Wettability of plastics, glass, ceramics, wood, paper, or metal
☑️ Hydrophobic coating effectiveness
☑️ Surface cleanliness assessment
☑️ Wetting analysis at controlled temperature
DSA30Ε
The Expert version of the DSA30 delivers automated, user-independent results for contact angle and surface tension, ideal for quality control and R&D. It supports thermal control and detailed analysis of wetting, coating, and adhesion.
☑️ Activation process quality control
☑️ Wettability and coating analysis
☑️ Adhesion and stability assessment
☑️ Controlled temperature/humidity wetting tests
DSA30M
The DSA30M is tailored for precise contact angle measurements on very small surfaces using picoliter droplets. It’s ideal for optimizing wetting and coating processes in micro-scale applications like electronics, fibers, and biochips.
☑️ Wettability in microelectronics and composites
☑️ Biochip and micromechanics analysis
☑️ Hair care product development
☑️ Precise microdroplet positioning
DSA30M Flexible Liquid
The DSA30M Flexible Liquid enables precise contact angle measurements with picoliter droplets of custom or standard liquids, making it ideal for studying wetting behavior in micro-scale applications like inks, electronics, and biochips.
☑️ Microdroplet analysis for custom formulations
☑️ Wettability in microelectronics and composites
☑️ Biochips, microfluidics, and micromechanics
☑️ Hair care product development
DSA30R
The DSA30R is designed for interfacial rheology measurements, analyzing how surface tension responds to interface deformation in emulsions and foams. It provides key insights for optimizing product stability and process efficiency in industries from food to oil recovery.
☑️ Emulsions and foams in food and personal care
☑️ EOR surfactant and foam analysis
☑️ Demulsifier and defoamer testing
☑️ Surfactant development
DSA30S
The Standard version of the DSA30 enables semi-automatic measurements of static and dynamic contact angle and surface free energy. It supports reliable quality control and optimization of wetting and coating, with options for temperature-controlled analysis.
☑️ Activation process quality control
☑️ Wettability and surface cleanliness
☑️ Surface free energy analysis
☑️ Controlled temperature wetting tests
