ADHESION

CIRCULAR BLADE CROSS-CUT TESTER

PAINT ADHESION TEST KIT
meets astm D 3359

This instrument will test the adhesion and

brittleness of dry coats of paint on their
substrate. Four types of circular blades,
each having different blade spacings, are
available: 1.0mm blade spacings, 1.5mm
blade spacings, 2.0mm blade spacings
and 3.0mm spacings. Also available
are two types that have eleven circular
blades each having spacing of 1.0mm
or 1.5mm.

EIGHT CIRCULAR BLADES IN EACH CUTTING WHEEL

The eight circular blades are contained in one very compact cutter wheel. If one
circular blade or area becomes worn or nicked the wheel is simply turned over and
the second set of circular blades is put to use by simply removing the hex nut with
wrench provided, removing the round wheel and rotating it left to right. Replace
wheel on handle and lock into cutting position with hex nut.
OPERATION
When using the 1.5mm spacing with 8 tooth blades, with the knife edges downward,
pull the tool over the painted surface being tested; scratching the coating to the
bottom. A second crosswise cut (at an angle of 45 or 90) will produce a ruled
area comprising 25 squares or diamonds. Evaluate the appearance or behavior
of the coat of paint after some vigorous strokes with the stiff brush provided, or
scratching with a fingernail (partial or complete flaking or peeling, no change, etc.).
Also note the condition of the substrate (sand-blasted, primed or with a prime coat,
degreased, pickled, etc.).

PAINT ADHESION TEST KIT

(does not include cross cut tool)

Complete kit includes: Flaking brush, illuminated

magnifier with batteries, roll PA-280630* adhesion
test tape, copy of ASTM Test Method D-3359, and foam
lined attache type plastic carrying case.
* Permacel #99 test tape no longer available. Currently supply-
ing PA-280630 (51596) Polyester Rope Fiber Laminate tape.

Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc. www.gardco.com (954) 946-9454 1-800-762-2478 1

ADHESION
CLASSIFICATION CHART
Percent of Surface of Cross-cut Area From Which
Area Flaking has Occured For Six Parrallel Cuts
Classification
Removed and Adhesion Range by Percent

YOUR CHOICE OF TOOLS

PA-3005 Cross cut Tool, 6 tooth with 1.0mm spacing...........$495.00
PA-3015 Cross Cut Tool, 6 tooth with 2.0mm spacing............495.00
PA-3020 Cross Cut Tool, 6 tooth with 3.0mm spacing............495.00
PA-3052 Cross Cut Tool, 11 tooth with 1.0mm spacing..........495.00
PA-3054 Cross Cut Tool,11 tooth with 1.5mm spaing.............495.00
(Plastic carrying case included with above items)
PA-3000 Cross Cut Kit...................................................................77.00
(Does Not Include Cross Cut Tool)
PA-280630 Roll Tape -PA-280630* (Polyester Rope Fiber Laminate)
Adhesion Test Tape.......................................................... $19.95
* Permacel #99 test tape no longer available. Currently supplying PA-280630
(51596) Polyester Rope Fiber Laminate tape.

Eleven circular blades will

produce 100 squares in test
coating.
Disclaimer: Although Paul N. Gardner Company, Inc. has attempted to provide accurate information, the
Paul N. Gardner Company, Inc. assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information.

2 Paul N. Gardner Co., Inc. www.gardco.com (954) 946-9454 1-800-762-2478