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Cross Hatch Adhesion Testing - ASTM 3359 Method A

Cross hatch adhesion testing (ASTM D3359 Method A) involves cutting an X shape through a coating and applying duct tape. The tape is removed and the cut area is examined to determine if the coating peeled from the substrate. A rating of 5A means no peeling, while 0A means peeling beyond the cut area. The test determines if a coating adhered properly to avoid future failures. It is important for job sites or thick coatings over 5mm. The tape must be removed rapidly at 180 degrees to standardize results.

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Cross Hatch Adhesion Testing - ASTM 3359 Method A

Cross hatch adhesion testing (ASTM D3359 Method A) involves cutting an X shape through a coating and applying duct tape. The tape is removed and the cut area is examined to determine if the coating peeled from the substrate. A rating of 5A means no peeling, while 0A means peeling beyond the cut area. The test determines if a coating adhered properly to avoid future failures. It is important for job sites or thick coatings over 5mm. The tape must be removed rapidly at 180 degrees to standardize results.

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Cross Hatch Adhesion Testing - ASTM 3359 Method A

What is cross hatch testing used for? Remove a complete lap of the duct tape from the roll
The test is used to determine adhesion between a and discard. Remove an additional length at
coating and a substrate. a steady (that is, not jerked) rate and cut a piece
about 75 mm (3 in.) long.
Why is it important?
Poor adhesion testing results indicate the need for Place the center of the tape at the intersection of the
additional surface preparation prior to coating. If cuts with the tape running in the same direction as
adhesion is poor, future coating failures may result. the smaller angles. Smooth the tape into place by
finger in the area of the incisions and then rub firmly
When is Method A used? with the eraser on the end of a pencil.
Method A is used when testing is conducted at a jobsite,
and/or when the dry coating film thickness exceeds 5 Within 90 seconds of application, remove the tape by
mm. seizing the free end and pulling it off rapidly (not
jerked) back upon itself at as close to an angle of
Materials Needed: 180° as possible.
1) Cutting Tool - Sharp razor blade, scalpel, knife or
other cutting devices. It is of particular importance that Inspect the X-cut area for removal of coating from
the cutting edges be in good condition. the substrate or previous coating and rate the
adhesion in accordance with the following scale:
2) Cutting Guide - Steel or other hard metal
straightedge to ensure straight cuts. 5A - No peeling or removal,
4A - Trace peeling or removal along incisions or at
3) Duct Tape - 25-mm (1.0-in.) wide tape. Because of their intersection,
the variability in adhesion strength from batch-to-batch 3A - Jagged removal along incisions up to 1.6 mm
and with time, it is essential that tape from the same (1⁄16 in.) on either side,
batch be used when tests are to be run in different 2A - Jagged removal along most of incisions up to
locations. 3.2 mm (1⁄8 in.) on either side,
1A - Removal from most of the area of the X under
4) Rubber Eraser, on the end of a pencil. the tape, and
0A - Removal beyond the area of the X.
5) Illumination - A light source is helpful in determining
whether the cuts have been made through the film to Repeat the test in two other locations on each test
the substrate. panel. For large structures make sufficient tests to
ensure that the adhesion evaluation is representative
Procedure of the whole surface.
Select an area free of blemishes and minor surface
imperfections. For tests in the field, ensure that the Peel Angle and Rate
surface is clean and dry. Extremes in temperature or The standard requires that the free end of the tape
relative humidity may affect the adhesion of the tape or be removed rapidly at as close to a 180° angle as
the coating. possible. If the peel angle and rate vary, the force
required to remove the tape can change
Make two cuts (an "X") in the film each about 40 mm dramatically. Nearly linear increases were observed
(1.5 in.) long that intersect near their middle with a in peel force approaching 100% as peel angle was
smaller angle of between 30 and 45°. When making the changed from 135 to 180, and similar large
incisions, use the straightedge and cut through the differences can be expected in peel force as peel
coating to the substrate in one steady motion. rate varies. These effects are related as they reflect
certain rheological properties of the backing and
If the substrate has not been reached make another adhesive that are molecular in origin. Variation in
X in a different location. Do not attempt to deepen a pull rate and peel angle can effect large differences
previous cut as this may affect adhesion along the in test values and must be minimized to assure
incision. reproducibility.
CLASSIFICATION OF ADHESION TEST RESULTS

SURFACE OF X-CUT AREA FROM WHICH FLAKING HAS


CLASSIFICATION
OCCURRED FOR 1 ½” DIAGONAL CUTS

NO
5A PEELING

TRACE
4A PEELING

JAGGED
3A PEELING

2A

1A

PEELING
AREA
0A EXCEEDS
X-CUT

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