- Choose an ACCU DYNE TEST™ marker pen of a dyne level you believe is slightly lower than that of the test sample. ...
- Press applicator tip firmly down on subject material until the tip is saturated with ink. ...
- Use a light touch to draw the pen across the test sample in two or three parallel passes.
What does dyne level mean?
surface energy
What's the purpose of dyne?
A dyne is a unit of measurement used to measure force. Dyne per centimeter is the unit used to measure surface tension of liquids. Surface tension is a suitable way to estimate the surface energy of a material, which is an excellent indicator of adhesion failure or success.
What is dyne level in printing?
A dyne level is the measurement of surface energy. Surface tension is measured in energy units called “dynes/cm”. The ability of a substrate, coating, ink, or adhesive to adhere is directly related to its surface energy.Oct 3, 2019
How does a Dyne test work?
When the Dyne level test fluid is applied to the surface, the liquid will either form a continuous film on the surface or pull back into small droplets. If the Dyne test fluid remains as a film for 3 seconds, the substrate will have a minimum surface energy of that ink value, expressed in mN/m (Dynes).Dec 1, 2016
What does dynes cm mean?
surface tension
How do you perform a dyne test?
To use simply draw the Dyne Test pen across the material surface, the liquid will either form a continuous film on the surface or draw back into droplets. If the Dyne test fluid remains as a film for 3 seconds or more then the material will have a minimum surface energy (Dyne level) in mN/m of that ink value.
What is a dyne pen test?
Dyne Test Pens are a cost effective, quick and easy method to measure surface wetting or surface energy. Sometimes known as corona test pens or sherman pens the Dyne Test Pen is a simple method of determining the surface energy of most polymer based materials.