Measuring Equipment » Bubble Pressure Tensiometer MPT 2

Technical data


Wetting force range and resolution mg ± 1300 ± 0.0001
Surface tension with Du Noüy ring mN/m 2...100  
Surface tension with Wilhelmy plate mN/m 2...300  
Resolution surface tension mN/m ± 0.01  
Max. stroke and stroke resolution mm 80 ± 0.001
Density measuring range and resolution g/cm3 < 2.0 ± 0.001
Speed of stage movement mm/min 0.1...50 PC controlled
Temperature range °C -30...150  
Integrated magnetic stirrer     PC controlled
Interfaces   2 x Special RS 232C, 9-Pol (1)  
Dimensions of TE 3 measuring desk (WxDxH) mm 240 x 240 x 600  
Dimensions of TE 3 control unit (WxDxH) mm 340 x 240 x 105  
Weight of TE 3 measuring desk kg 8  
Weight of TE 3 control unit kg 4  
Power consumption kW 0.1  
Power supply V; Hz 90...240; 50/60  

(1) Momentary capillaries required

Accessories included

  • 2 measuring capillaries (standard)
  • Moistening apparatus
  • Glass beakers (set of 10 50 ml beakers)
  • Double-walled glass thermostating basin (30 mm in height) for temperatures from 5 to 25 °C
  • Cable for connecting the control device to the measuring panel
  • Software
  • RS 232 cable (MPT - PC connection)
  • Mains cable

Additional accessories

  • Electrical measuring head, incl. cable
  • Measuring capillaries for electrical measuring head
  • Measuring capillaries for times < 1 ms
  • Double-walled glass thermostating basin (60 mm in height) for temperatures below 15 °C or above 25 °C
  • Online flow cell
  • LAUDA heating or low temperature thermostat

Metrological standards

  • ASTM D3825