Cross Hatch Adhesion Test Kit – PosiTest CH
Each PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Test 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
- Includes all tools and accessories required for cross hatch testing.
- Ergonomic tool handle with non-slip grip provides comfortable all-day use
- Pivoting cutting head ensures proper positioning and equal pressure across the cutting surface
- Easy to replace, high-grade hardened steel blade with 4 cutting edges for longer testing
- Choice of adhesive tape conforms to ISO 2409 or ASTM D3359
- Conforms to ISO 2409/16276-2, ASTM D3359, AS 3894.9/1580.408.4, JIS K 5600-5-6
PosiTest CH Features
Simple
- Includes all tools and accessories required for cross hatch testing in accordance with ISO 2409 and ASTM D3359
- Ergonomic tool handle with non-slip grip provides comfortable all-day use
- Pivoting cutting head ensures proper positioning and equal pressure across the cutting surface
- Easy to replace, high-grade hardened steel blade with 4 cutting edges for longer testing
- Ideal for coatings up to 250 μm (10 mils) depending on blade and Standard
- Wide range of 4-in-1 cutting blades available for different Standards, coating thicknesses, and substrates. Tool is compatible with all DeFelsko cutting blades.
- Illuminated Magnifier available with 3x or 10x magnification depending on Standard
- Brush included to remove any detached flakes from the coating
- Choice of adhesive tape conforms to ISO 2409 or ASTM D3359
- Durable hard shell case keeps contents secure
PosiTest CH Kit Options
PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Test is offered in 5 kits—3 in accordance with ISO 2409 and 2 in accordance with ASTM D3359
Use the tables below to help select the appropriate blade based on the Standard and the thickness of coating to be tested.
ISO 2409 | ||||
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Coating Thickness | Specified Blade | PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester Kit | Replacement Blades | |
μm | mils | (Spacing/# of Cuts) | Order Code | Order Code |
0 – 60 | 0 – 2.3 | 1 mm / 6 Teeth* | CHKITISO6X1 $325.00 | CHBLADE6X1 $110.00 |
61 – 120 | 2.4 – 4.7 | 2 mm / 6 Teeth | CHKITISO6X2 $325.00 | CHBLADE6X2 $110.00 |
121 – 250 | 4.7 – 9.8 | 3 mm / 6 Teeth | CHKITISO6X3 $325.00 | CHBLADE6X3 $110.00 |
* For soft substrates (e.g. wood and plaster), use 2 mm / 6 Teeth for coating thicknesses between 0 – 120 μm (0 – 4.7 mils)
ASTM D3359 | ||||
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Coating Thickness | Specified Blade | PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester Kit | Replacement Blades | |
μm | mils | (Spacing/# of Cuts) | Order Code | Order Code |
0 – 50 | 0 – 2 | 1 mm / 11 Teeth | CHKITASTM11X1 $325.00 | CHBLADE11X1 $110.00 |
51 – 125 | 2 – 5 | 2 mm / 6 Teeth | CHKITASTM6X2 $325.00 | CHBLADE6X2 $110.00 |