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Five kits - three in accordance with ISO 2409 and two in accordance with ASTM D3359.
February 12, 2024
By: David Savastano
Editor, Ink World Magazine
Paul N. Gardner USA is announcing its new offering of Cross Hatch Adhesion Testers. The new line of PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Testers offers five different kits. Each kit comes complete with 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 two-year warranty. Features • Determines a coating’s ability to resist separation from a substrate when a lattice pattern is cut into the coating in accordance with specified standard. • Conforms to ISO 2409/16276-2, ASTM D3359, AS 3894.9/1580.408.4, JIS K 5600-5-6. • Ideal for coatings up to 250 µm (10 mils) depending on blade and standard. • Includes all tools and accessories required for cross hatch testing. • Ergonomic tool handle with non-slip grip and pivoting cutting head. • Wide range of easy to replace, high-grade hardened steel 4-in-1 cutting blades. • Choice of adhesive tape conforms to ISO 2409 or ASTM D3359. • Illuminated Magnifier available with 3x or 10x. • Brush included to remove any detached flakes from the coating. • Durable hard shell case keeps contents secure. Available Kits • (15370) Cross Hatch ISO 2409 Kit 1 mm / 6 Teeth Blade, 0 – 2.3 mils (0-60 µm) • (15371) Cross Hatch ISO 2409 Kit 2 mm / 6 Teeth Blade, 2.4 – 4.7 mils (61-120 µm) • (15372) Cross Hatch ISO 2409 Kit 3 mm / 6 Teeth Blade, 4.7 – 9.8 mils (121-250 µm) • (15373) Cross Hatch ASTM D3359 Kit 1mm /11 Teeth Blade, 0 – 2 mils (0-50 µm) • (15374) Cross Hatch ASTM D3359 Kit 2 mm / 6 Teeth Blade, 2 – 5 mils (51-125 µm)
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