ASTM D3359-02

Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
If a coating is to fulfill its function of protecting or decorating a substrate, it must adhere to it for the expected service life. Because the substrate and its surface preparation (or lack of it) have a drastic effect on the adhesion of coatings, a method to evaluate adhesion of a coating to different substrates or surface treatments, or of different coatings to the same substrate and treatment, is of considerable usefulness in the industry.
The limitations of all adhesion methods and the specific limitation of this test method to lower levels of adhesion (see 1.3) should be recognized before using it. The intra- and inter-laboratory precision of this test method is similar to other widely-accepted tests for coated substrates (for example, Test Method D 2370 and Test Method D 4060), but this is partly the result of it being insensitive to all but large differences in adhesion. The limited scale of 0 to 5 was selected deliberately to avoid a false impression of being sensitive.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the adhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.
1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use at job sites while Test Method B is more suitable for use in the laboratory. Also, Test Method B is not considered suitable for films thicker than 5 mils (125μm).
Note 1—Subject to agreement between the purchaser and the seller, Test Method B can be used for thicker films if wider spaced cuts are employed.
1.3 These test methods are used to establish whether the adhesion of a coating to a substrate is at a generally adequate level. They do not distinguish between higher levels of adhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measurement are required.
Note 2—It should be recognized that differences in adherability of the coating surface can affect the results obtained with coatings having the same inherent adhesion.
1.4 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur between coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the substrate is not determined.
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Aug-2002
• ICS: 83.180 - Adhesives
• Technical Committee: D01 - Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications
• Drafting Committee: D01.23 - Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM D3359-97 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Replaced By: ASTM D3359-07 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2007
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6677-18(2022) - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Adhesion by Knife
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
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• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002
• Referred By: ASTM D6943-15(2019) - Standard Practice for Immersion Testing of Industrial Protective Coatings and Linings
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Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 3359 – 02
Standard Test Methods for
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Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3359; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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1. Scope Related Coating Products
D 823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the
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of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
adhesionofcoatingfilmstometallicsubstratesbyapplyingand
D 1000 Test Method For Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use at job sites
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tions
while Test Method B is more suitable for use in the laboratory.
D 1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and
Also,TestMethodBisnotconsideredsuitableforfilmsthicker
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Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
than 5 mils (125µm).
D 2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
NOTE 1—Subject to agreement between the purchaser and the seller, 5
Steel Surfaces for Painting
Test Method B can be used for thicker films if wider spaced cuts are
D 2370 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic
employed.
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Coatings
1.3 These test methods are used to establish whether the
D 3330 Test Method for Peel Adhesion of Pressure-
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adhesion of a coating to a substrate is at a generally adequate
Sensitive Tape
level. They do not distinguish between higher levels of
D 3924 Specification for Standard Environment for Condi-
adhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measure-
tioning and Testing Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related
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ment are required.
Materials
D 4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic
NOTE 2—It should be recognized that differences in adherability of the
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coating surface can affect the results obtained with coatings having the Coatings by the Taber Abraser
same inherent adhesion.
3. Summary of Test Methods
1.4 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur be-
3.1 Test Method A—An X-cut is made through the film to
tween coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the
thesubstrate,pressure-sensitivetapeisappliedoverthecutand
substrate is not determined.
then removed, and adhesion is assessed qualitatively on the 0
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the
to 5 scale.
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
3.2 Test Method B—A lattice pattern with either six or
only.
eleven cuts in each direction is made in the film to the
1.6 This standard does not purport to address the safety
substrate, pressure-sensitive tape is applied over the lattice and
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
then removed, and adhesion is evaluated by comparison with
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and
descriptions and illustrations.
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
4. Significance and Use
2. Referenced Documents 4.1 If a coating is to fulfill its function of protecting or
decorating a substrate, it must adhere to it for the expected
2.1 ASTM Standards:
service life. Because the substrate and its surface preparation
D 609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panels
(or lack of it) have a drastic effect on the adhesion of coatings,
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
a method to evaluate adhesion of a coating to different
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 on
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Paint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01.
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responsibility of Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.01.
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Films. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.05.
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Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2002. Published October 2002. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.02.
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published as D 3359 – 74. Last previous edition D 3359 – 97. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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D3359–02
substrates or surface treatments, or of different coatings to the clean and dry. Extremes in temperature or relative humidity
same substrate and treatment, is of considerable usefulness in may affect the adhesion of the tape or the coating.
the industry. 7.1.1 For specimens which have
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