Cross Hatch Kit, 6-edges

Article No. 5121

Cross-Cut Kit 11, 6-edges 1.5 mm
Adhesion Tester 6 blades 1.5mm spacing - ASTM D3359

11 Teeth
1.5 mm Cutter Spacing
In accordance with ASTM methods

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Standard

Cutter Spacing

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Features

The crosshatch paint adhesion test kits have a wide selection of cross-cut blades 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
Multi-cut blade edges for long term use
Blades compliant with ASTM D3359 and ISO 2409
Test kits comes with all the accessories necessary to perform cross-hatch test

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Technical Attributes

Technical Properties

Material

wooden handle

Technical Specifications

Standard/Cutter Spacing

ASTM - 1.5 mm
Standard

ASTM
No. of Cutting Edges

6
No. of Teeth

11
Cutter Spacing

1.5 mm
Cutter Spacing

0.06 in
Hex Wrench included

no

Standards

ASTM

D3359

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 firmly 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 50µm (2 mils)
6 cut lines for 2 mm cutter used at films thickness between 50-125µm (2 - 5 mils)

Delivery Content

Cross-Cut Tester kit with blade
Magnifier (5136)
Cleaning brush (5135)
One roll of adhesive tape
Manual
Carrying case

Downloads

Short Instructions

199022076_E_1103.pdf

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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