Attension® Sigma Force Tensiometers
Attension® Sigma Base
The Attension® Sigma Base is a straightforward, manual force tensiometer for simple and cost-effective surface tension, interfacial tension, and liquid density measurements. With a digital balance for dependable accuracy and fully standalone operation, Sigma Base delivers essential performance without added complexity.
Simple by Design
Sigma Base’s manual operation and intuitive interface mean there is no software to configure and no steep learning curve, making it a practical choice for labs that need reliable tensiometry without added complexity.
Digital Accuracy
Operation is manual, but accuracy is not compromised. A digital balance produces fast, repeatable results for surface tension, interfacial tension, and density measurements.
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Sensitive instrument with a compact footprint
Sigma Base is a manual, standalone force tensiometer built for simple research, routine quality control, and education. It measures surface tension, interfacial tension, and liquid density using Du Nouy ring and Wilhelmy plate probes.
With its robust construction and easy-to-follow guided recipes, Sigma Base is well-suited for teaching labs, routine QC work, shared lab facilities, and other high-volume applications.
Supported Measurements
Surface Tension/ Interfacial Tension
Measures forces at a liquid’s surface or at an interface between two dissimilar phases.
Applications:
Detergents, agrochemicals, paints, food science, pharmaceuticals
Density
Determines the density of a liquid using a probe of known weight, or the density of a solid using a liquid of known density
Applications:
Oil, food science, pharmaceuticals, coatings
Attension® Sigma Base
Product Features
Manual Operation with a Digital Balance
Sigma Base’s digital balance supports measurements with both the Wilhelmy plate and Du Nouy ring. For Du Nouy ring measurements, Huh-Mason, Zuidema-Waters, and uncorrected results can be obtained, giving users the established correction methods needed for reliable surface and interfacial tension data.
Easy to Use
An intuitive user interface makes operation straightforward and results are immediately visible on the instrument’s screen. These guided workflows paired with dependable and robust hardware help new users learn the fundamentals of tensiometry while executing standard measurements with repeatable precision.
No PC Required
Sigma Base is a fully standalone instrument with no need for an external PC. When data needs to leave the instrument, a simple data receiver software allows easy transfer of measurement results to a computer. Convenient PDF reports summarizing the experimental data can be transferred from the Sigma Base instrument to the user’s device for quick decision-making in the lab.
Application Support & Local Service
In the US and Canada, the Attension products are supported and serviced by Nanoscience Instruments. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional application support and field service, ensuring your team of users is well-trained and the instrument is up and running in optimal condition. Whether you are interested in discussing the feasibility of a specific experiment or need help with troubleshooting your Attension system, our Support teams are here for you!
Attension® Sigma Base
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