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PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester
Coatings Inspection

PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester

DeFelsko · SKU defelsko-POSITEST-CH

Kit for evaluating a coating's ability to resist separation from its substrate by cutting a lattice pattern into the film, in accordance with ISO 2409 and ASTM D3359. It includes a tool with a pivoting cutting head, a four-edge hardened steel blade, magnifier, tape, brush and case. It is offered in five kits depending on the standard and the coating thickness.

Technical specifications

ToolErgonomic non-slip handle and pivoting cutting head
BladeHigh-grade hardened steel with 4 cutting edges, easy to replace
WarrantyTwo years
Magnifier3X (ISO) or 10X (ASTM)
StandardsISO 2409/16276-2, ASTM D3359, AS 3894.9/1580.408.4, JIS K 5600-5-6
Adhesive tapeConforms to ISO 2409 or ASTM D3359 depending on the kit
ISO 2409 kitsCHKITISO6X1 (0 – 60 μm / 0 – 2.3 mils, 1 mm / 6 teeth), CHKITISO6X2 (61 – 120 μm / 2.4 – 4.7 mils, 2 mm / 6 teeth), CHKITISO6X3 (121 – 250 μm / 4.7 – 9.8 mils, 3 mm / 6 teeth)
ASTM D3359 kitsCHKITASTM11X1 (0 – 50 μm / 0 – 2 mils, 1 mm / 11 teeth), CHKITASTM6X2 (51 – 125 μm / 2 – 5 mils, 2 mm / 6 teeth)
Soft substratesFor wood and plaster, use 2 mm / 6 teeth for thicknesses of 0 – 120 μm (0 – 4.7 mils)
Coating thicknessUp to 250 μm (10 mils) depending on blade and standard
Replacement bladesCHBLADE6X1, CHBLADE6X2, CHBLADE6X3, CHBLADE11X1
Each kit comes complete withCross hatch tool, blade, magnifier, adhesive tape, brush, scissors, 3/32 in hex key, ISO/ASTM classification reference chart, instruction manual, hard shell case

Specifications subject to confirmation in the formal quote.

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