Cross Hatch Kit, single blade
Article No. 5123
Cross-Cut Kit 11, 1-edge 1 mm
Adhesion Tester single blade 1mm spacing - ASTM D3359
- 11 Teeth
- 1 mm Cutter Spacing
- In accordance with ASTM methods
Features
The crosshatch paint adhesion test kits also have the one edge blade option to comply with the appropriate ASTM and ISO coating adhesion test methods.
- Blades made from hardened steel alloy for long life
- Pivoting head blade holder for easy alignment onto the coating surface
- Test kit comes with all the accessories necessary to perform cross-hatch test
Standards
Procedure
- Make a lattice pattern in the film with the appropriate tool, cutting to the substrate
- Brush several times lightly backwards and forwards, using a soft brush or tissue to remove any detached flakes or ribbons of coatings
- Place a tape over the cut, smooth it fimrly with a fingertip and remove the tape
- Examine the grid area using an illuminated magnifier
ASTM D 3359 Standard describe, that the number of cuts shall be 6 or 11. The spacing of the cuts in each direction
shall be equal and shall depend on the thickness of the coating as follows:
11 cut lines for 1 mm/1.5 mm cutter used at film thickness up to 50 µm (2 mils)
6 cut lines for 2 mm cutter used at films thickness between 50-125 µm (2 - 5 mils)
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Knowledge
Adhesion
Adhesion is of utmost importance for surface coatings to guarantee effective corrosion protection and resistance to physical damage. In practice, various testing methods are used to evaluate adhesion properties.
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