Determines a coating's ability to resist separation from a substrate when a lattice pattern is cut into the coating in accordance with ISO 2409 and ASTM D3359

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Conforms to ISO 2409/16276-2, ASTM D3359, AS 3894.9/1580.408.4, JIS K 5600-5-6

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Determines a coating's ability to resist separation from a substrate when a lattice pattern is cut into the coating in accordance with ISO 2409 and ASTM D3359

• 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

Kit Contents

DeFelsko PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Test 4-in-1 blade Magnifier - 3X (ISO) or 10X (ASTM) Adhesive Tape - ISO or ASTM Brush Scissors 3/32" hex key ISO / ASTM classification reference chart Hard Shell Case Instruction Manual Two (2) year Warranty

Features

• 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

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 select the appropriate blade based on the Standard and the thickness of coating to be tested.

ISO 2409
Coating Thickness		Specified Blade (Spacing/# of Cuts)t	PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester Kit	4-in-1 Replacement Blades
µm	mils
0 - 60	0 - 2.3	1 mm / 6 Teeth*	CHKITISO6X1	CHBLADE6X1
61 - 120	2.4 - 4.7	2 mm / 6 Teeth	CHKITISO6X2	CHBLADE6X2
121 - 250	4.7 - 9.8	3 mm / 6 Teeth	CHKITISO6X3	CHBLADE6X3

• 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
Coating Thickness		Specified Blade (Spacing/# of Cuts)t	PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester Kit	4-in-1 Replacement Blades
µm	mils
0 - 50	0 - 2	1 mm / 11 Teeth	CHKITASTM11X1	CHBLADE11X1
51 - 125	2 - 5	2 mm / 6 Teeth	CHKITASTM6X2	CHBLADE6X2

Accessories

DeFelsko Replacement Tape Roll of replacement tape for PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Test Available for PosiTest CH ASTM Kit and PosiTest CH ISO Kit. DeFelsko CHDTISOTAPE Replacement ISO Tape 1 Roll of ISO 2409/8502-3 Tape 1" x 72 yards/roll (25 mm x 65.8 meters/roll) DeFelsko CHASTMTAPE Replacement ASTM Tape Roll of ASTM D3359 Tape 1" x 90 yards/roll (25 mm x 82.3 meters/roll)

DeFelsko Replacement Blades 4-in-1 Replacement Blades for PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Tool DeFelsko CHBLADE6X1 Replacement Blade for ISO 2409 Cross Hatch Test - 1 mm / 6 Teeth DeFelsko CHBLADE6X2 Replacement Blade for ISO 2409/ASTM D3359 Cross Hatch Test - 2 mm / 6 Teeth DeFelsko CHBLADE6X3 Replacement Blade for ISO 2409 Cross Hatch Test - 3 mm / 6 Teeth DeFelsko CHBLADE11X1 Replacement Blade for ASTM D3358 Cross Hatch Test - 1 mm / 11 Teeth

Downloads

DeFelsko PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester - Data Sheet

DeFelsko PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester - Instruction Manual