{"id":3599,"date":"2026-08-07T09:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/?p=3599"},"modified":"2026-08-07T09:01:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T09:01:49","slug":"contact-angle-surface-energy-analysis-at-seam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mobileandwebsitedevelopment.com\/seam.ie\/contact-angle-surface-energy-analysis-at-seam\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact Angle & Surface Energy Analysis at SEAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

When a liquid meets a solid, the angle formed at the three-phase boundary is the contact angle (\u03b8)<\/strong>. This \u201cwetting angle\u201d quantifies how well a liquid wets a surface and is a powerful indicator of wettability, cleanliness, adhesion potential, and surface treatment effectiveness<\/strong>. SEAM\u2019s new contact angle system lets Irish manufacturers rapidly validate surfaces before coating, bonding, printing, or sterilising\u2014reducing failures and speeding up decision-making.<\/p>\n

What we do<\/h2>\n

We measure static and dynamic contact angles<\/strong> and calculate surface free energy (SFE)<\/strong> using multi-liquid methods. Results help you confirm whether a surface is truly ready for paint, adhesive, ink, solder, or bio-fluid contact\u2014and whether a treatment (e.g., plasma, corona, chemical clean) actually worked.<\/p>\n

Key features<\/h2>\n
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    Static & dynamic angles:<\/strong> advancing\/receding angles and hysteresis for real adhesion insights<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Time-resolved wetting:<\/strong> high-speed drop imaging and contact angle vs. time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Surface energy calculations:<\/strong> polar\/dispersive components from multiple test liquids<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Tilting\/roll-off measurements:<\/strong> quantify droplet mobility and contamination effects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Small sample friendly:<\/strong> metals, polymers, glass, ceramics, films, 3D prints, medical components<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Treatment verification:<\/strong> pre\/post-process comparisons (plasma, corona, chemical clean)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Optional environments:<\/strong> temperature\/conditioning stages (where required)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Non-destructive:<\/strong> preserve valuable parts for further testing (CT, FTIR, DSC, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Benefits for your process<\/h2>\n
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      Improve adhesion reliability:<\/strong> right first time for coatings, inks, and adhesives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Reduce rework & rejects:<\/strong> catch low-energy or contaminated surfaces before production<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Validate suppliers:<\/strong> prove surface readiness with defensible lab data<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Optimise switch to water-based chemistries:<\/strong> ensure wetting without aggressive solvents<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Shorten investigations:<\/strong> link delamination\/print issues to measurable surface causes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Document compliance:<\/strong> clear reports for audits, PPAP\/FAI, and customer evidence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Typical applications<\/h2>\n
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        Paint\/ink\/coating readiness \u2022 Adhesive bonding & sealants \u2022 Printing & packaging<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Medtech device surfaces & cleanliness verification \u2022 Electronics\/solder mask wetting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Polymer processing changes (mould release, ageing, additives) \u2022 Plasma\/corona optimisation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Contact us:<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Have a coating, bonding, or printability challenge? Contact SEAM<\/strong> to schedule contact angle testing or combine it with FTIR\/DSC\/CT for full root-cause analysis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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