Cross Hatch Kit, single blade
Article No. 5127
Cross-Cut Kit 11, 1-edge 1.5 mm
Adhesion Tester single blade 1.5mm spacing - ASTM D3359
- 11 Teeth
- 1.5 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 50µm (2 mils)
6 cut lines for 2 mm cutter used at films thickness between 50-125µm (2 - 5 mils)
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