Product Description:

Nanotech Industrie Produkte Grid-Pattern Template is a professional Grid-Cut Tester for the precise and reliable determination of the bond strength and adhesion of coatings, particularly of painted surfaces and similar specimens, using a precise Grid-Cut Knives and a precise Grid-Pattern Template.

The test method of the Grid Pattern is based on the testing standards ISO 2409, ISO 16276 and ASTM D3359 performed. In this process, the adhesion strength of surface coatings is determined using a Grid Pattern was determined. The Grid-pattern stencil features various precise cutting intervals for cross-hatch cuts with 6 cutting edges and 11 cutting edges, which have a spacing of 1 mm, 1.5 mm, 2 mm, and 3 mm. The choice of Grid-pattern stencil is selected based on the thickness of the surface coating and in accordance with the recommendations of the testing standard.

• For coating thicknesses ranging from 0 µm to 60 µm, a cross-hatch pattern with a grid spacing of 1 mm is recommended.
• For coating thicknesses ranging from 61 µm to 120 µm, a cross-hatch pattern with a grid spacing of 2 mm is recommended.
• For coating thicknesses ranging from 121 µm to 250 µm, a cross-hatch pattern with a grid spacing of 3 mm is recommended.

The Cross-cut test is performed using a Grid-pattern stencil performed, whereby lattice cuts are made into the surface coating at right angles and with a specific spacing so that a square pattern is created. After careful removal of dust and loose particles, this square pattern is evaluated with the naked eye and using a magnifying glass. The evaluation is carried out in 6 stages, these stages are referred to as Cross-cut test characteristic values denoted; here, for example, "GT 0" indicates very good adhesion properties.

This professional Cross-cut multi-function template offers the latest technology and design combined with precision-engineered cutting gaps of 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, and 3mm, a high-quality illuminated magnifying glass, a brush with a wooden handle, a roll of 3M tape, a comfortable carrying case, made from high-quality materials, high accuracy and high precision, an ergonomic design, and much more.

This professional cross-cut multifunctional template is manufactured in accordance with internationally recognized testing standards, including:  

• DIN EN ISO 2409 (Coatings—Cross-hatch adhesion test (ISO 2409:2020); German version of EN ISO 2409:2020)
• ISO 16276-2 (Corrosion protection of steel structures by coating systems—Evaluation of the adhesion/cohesion (bond strength) of a coating and criteria for its acceptance—Part 2: Grid-cut and cross-cut tests (ISO 16276-2:2007); German version of EN ISO 16276-2:2007)
• ASTM D 3359 (Standard Test Methods for Rating Adhesion by Tape Test)