How to Measure Adhesion Using the PosiTest® AT Adhesion Tester

This overview of the PosiTest® AT Pull-Off Adhesion Tester explains the general operation and procedure of performing an adhesion test in conformity with ASTM C1583/D4541/D7234/D7522, ISO 4624/16276-1, EN 1542/12004-2, AS/NZS 1580.408.5 and others.

This updated video serves as a great overview to learn about:

• Features of the PosiTest AT-M Manual and PosiTest AT-A Automatic models
• Principles of operation
• How to perform an adhesion test
• Available stand-off options and accessories
• Software and reporting options

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Chapters:
0:00 — Introduction — Why is adhesion testing necessary for QA and QC?
1:00 — How an adhesion test is performed with the PosiTest® AT
1:28 — Introduction to the PosiTest® AT-A and PosiTest® AT-M
2:03 — PosiTest® AT Kit — description and contents
2:38 — PosiTest® AT-M operational overview
2:58 — PosiTest® AT-A operational overview
3:48 — 20mm dolly kit description
4:06 — 50mm dolly kit descriptions (Includes the 50mm C1583 dolly kit)
4:22 — 50mm x 50mm Tile Kit for EN 12004-2
4:49 — Step 1 of the pull-off adhesion test procedure — prepare loading fixture and coating
5:06 — Step 2 of the pull-off adhesion test procedure — apply glue
5:20 — Step 3 of the pull-off adhesion test procedure — secure loading fixture to surface
5:49 — Step 4 of the pull-off adhesion test procedure — isolate test area (cut coating near fixture, if necessary)
6:11 — Step 5 of the pull-off adhesion test procedure — perform a pull-off test with the PosiTest AT-M
7:05 — Step 5 of the pull-off adhesion test procedure — perform a pull-off test with the PosiTest AT-A
7:38 — How to save readings into memory
7:59 — How to send readings to PosiSoft and create PDF reports

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