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Coating Adhesion Testing
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Coating Adhesion Testing
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Coating Adhesion Testing

Applied Technical Services offers coating adhesion testing to clients looking to determine the adhesive value of their coatings. Our services adhere to the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) international standards. We provide multiple options for coating adhesion testing, including the following test methods:

Cross-Cut Test

Testing experts cut a lattice pattern into the coating, down to the substrate. The adhesive tape is placed over the pattern and removed to test the resistance quality of the coating.  

  • Quick
  • Qualitative
  • Results are judged on a 0 – 5 scale
  • It only requires a utility knife and pressure-sensitive tape
  • Specifically for paints and coatings
  • ASTM D3359 standard testing method (ISO 17025 (A2LA) Accredited)
Knife Test

Technicians cut the coating in an “X” shape, then lift it from the substrate. 

  • ASTM D677
  • Qualitative
  • 0 – 10 scale evaluation
  • Applicable to single coat or multi-coat
Scrape Test

A rounded stylus is loaded onto a balance-beam tester, and the load is increased until the stylus separates the coating from the substrate.  

  • ASTM D2197
  • Quantitative
  • Test adhesion of organic coatings, including varnish, lacquer, and paint.
  • Applicable to single or multi-coat
  • Typically performed on a flat service in a laboratory
Pull-off Test

Inspectors attach a dolly to the test material, and force is applied to the coating at a perpendicular angle, removing the adhesive layers. 

  • ASTM 4541
  • ISO 4624
  • Quantitative
  • Applicable to single or multi-coat
  • Performed on-site or in a laboratory
  • Performed on a flat surface

ATS performs each coating adhesive testing method at the appropriate temperature to account for materials that expand or contract when reacting to heat. 

ATS Testing Services

Our experts are qualified and have the necessary resources to conduct coating adhesion testing. We have provided materials testing services for 55 years and have the necessary credentials to provide clients with excellent service. Contact ATS today for our testing services! 

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