PosiTest® Pull-Off Adhesion Test
PosiTest
The PosiTest pull-off adhesion testers measure paint adhesion on metal, wood and other rigid substrates. This easy-to-use, reliable and versatile instrument uses hydraulic pressure and a revolutionary self-aligning dolly to ensure uniform pull distribution over the surface being tested, preventing a one-sided pull-off.
This is done using a ring of small ball bearings to engage the articulating dolly head.
There are two models available.:
- PosiTest AT manual version
- PosiTest AT-A Automatik with an electronically controlled hydraulic pump
The automatic model has a electronically controlled hydraulic pump that applies continuous pressure. The pull-off rate is userselectable. Simple push button operation, eliminates the need to close values or reset scales. A rechargeable NiMH battery is built-in providing up to 200 tests per charge. A universal AC Adapter is supplied. The Model ATA-20 has a high resolution screen, a wireless connection to a smart device, and records the nature of the failure: cohesion, adhesion, or glue failure.
Both models have the following features:
- Portable, hand-operated instrument can be used in any position and requires no external power source-ideal for the lab and on-site
- Large scale reads clearly and easily in PSI and MPa
- Inexpensive, single-use dollies eliminate the need for heating, cleaning, or brushing for re-use
- Self-aligning dolly enables measurement on smooth or uneven surfaces without adversely affecting the test results.
- Heavy-duty hydraulic pump with safety valve helps prevent damage to pressure system
- Quick-coupling makes securing dollies in actuator simple, fast and trouble-free
- Multi-purpose, high-tensile two-part adhesive suitable for use with a wide variety of coatings and coating thicknesses
- Cutting tool for isolating test area is included
- Coating adhesion tester pressure system is calibrated and certified to ±1 % accuracy (full-scale)
- Internal memory stores up to 200 pulls. This includes maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration, and dolly size
- Optional PosiSoft software available to upload test results
- USB Port PC interface
- 10, 14, 20, and 50mm dollies to maximize the measurement resolution and test range,
- two-year warranty
Standards:
ASTM | D4541 | D7234 |
ISO | 4624 | 16276-1 |