Surface Activation Measurement

arcotest

arcotest is one of the best-known manufacturers of surface activation measuring instruments. arcotest activation measuring pens and inks are used to check the surface activation of films, metals and coated paper and to measure surface tension.

Surface tension ranges from 18.4 mN/m to 105 mN/m can be measured.

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arcotest PINK

arcotest PINK test inks are pink and are non-toxic to the environment.

Ink in bottles:

  • from 22 to 60 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 0.5 mN/m
  • result in 2-4 s
  • sizes of 10, 100, 250 ml

Pens:

  • from 22 to 60 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 1.0 mN/m
  • result in 2-4 s
  • easy to use
  • 5 mm line width
  • size 5 ml

JUMBO pens:

  • from 32 to 46 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 1.0 mN/m
  • result in 2-4 s
  • easy to use
  • 15 mm line width
  • size 17 ml
Arcotest pink inks and pens

arcotest BLUE

arcotest BLUE test inks are blue in color and have the widest measurable surface tension range.

Ink in bottles:

  • from 18,4 to 105 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 0.5 mN/m
  • result in 2 s
  • sizes of 10, 100, 250 ml

Pens:

  • from 28 to 72 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 1.0 mN/m
  • result in 2 s
  • easy to use
  • 5 mm line width
  • size 5 ml
Arcotest blue inks and pens

arcotest ORGANIC

arcotest ORGANIC test inks are a special green version that are non-toxic and non-poisonous.

Ink in bottles:

  • from 31 to 46 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 0.5 mN/m
  • result in 2 s
  • sizes of 10, 100, 250 ml

Pens:

  • from 31 to 46 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 1.0 mN/m
  • result in 2 s
  • easy to use
  • 5 mm line width
  • size 5 ml

JUMBO pens:

  • from 32 to 46 mN/m
  • accuracy +/- 1.0 mN/m
  • result in 2 s
  • easy to use
  • 15 mm line width
  • size 17 ml
Arcotest organic inks and markers

arcotest QUICKTEST 38

arcotest QUICKTEST 38 pink surface activation checking pens are fixed at 38 mN/m. Best for quickly checking if a surface is activated. The liquid dries on the surface in a few seconds, so there is no need to clean the ink later.

QUICKTEST pen inks have a solvent and are therefore not recommended on sensitive surfaces such as polystyrene (PS).

Pen head width – 5 or 15 mm (JUMBO version).

Arcotest quicktest pens
Arcotest quicktest jumbo pens

arcotest RAPIDTEST 38

arcotest RAPIDTEST 38 green surface activation check markers are fixed at 38 mN / m. Best for quickly checking if a surface is activated. The liquid dries on the surface in a few seconds, so there is no need to clean the ink later.

RAPIDTEST marker ink is solvent-free, making it suitable for use on all surfaces.

Pen head width – 5 or 15 mm (JUMBO version).

Arcotest rapidtest pens
Arcotest rapidtest jumbo pens