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Cross-Hatch Adhesion Testers Available in Kits

Five kits, three in accordance with ISO 2409 and two in accordance with ASTM D3359.

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PosiTest Kit
Source: BYK-Gardner

Paul N. Gardner USA’s cross-hatch adhesion testers called PosiTest CH are available in five different kits. Each kit comes with a cross-hatch tool, blade, magnifier (3x (ISO) or 10x (ASTM)), adhesive tape (ISO or ASTM), brush, scissors, 3/32" hex key, ISO/ASTM classification reference chart, instruction manual, hard shell case and a 2-year warranty.

The product determines a coating's ability to resist separation from a substrate when a lattice pattern is cut into the coating in accordance with a  specified standard.

The tester conforms to ISO 2409/16276-2, ASTM D3359, AS 3894.9/1580.408.4, JIS K 5600-5-6 and is ideal for coatings up to 250 microns (10 mils) depending on blade and standard.

The kit includes all tools and accessories required for cross-hatch testing; has an ergonomic tool handle with non-slip grip and pivoting cutting head; has a range of easy to replace, high-grade hardened steel 4-in-1 cutting blades; choice of adhesive tape that conforms to ISO 2409 or ASTM D3359.

The illuminated magnifier is available with 3x or 10x. A brush is included to remove any detached flakes from the coating, and a durable hard shell case keeps contents secure.