ASTM D3359-97

Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test

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 (125 [mu]m).  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 inch-pound 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-Nov-1997
• 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

• Replaced By: ASTM D3359-02 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
• Effective Date: 10-Aug-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 3359 – 97
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
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 of Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test Panels
D 1000 Test Methods For Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-
1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing the
Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-
adhesion of coating films to metallic substrates by applying and
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tions
removing pressure-sensitive tape over cuts made in the film.
D 1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum and
1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use at job sites
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Aluminum-Alloy Surfaces for Painting
while Test Method B is more suitable for use in the laboratory.
D 2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
Also, Test Method B is not considered suitable for films thicker
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Steel Surfaces for Painting
than 5 mils (125μm).
D 2197 Test Methods for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by
NOTE 1—Subject to agreement between the purchaser and the seller, 2
Scrape Adhesion
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-
adhesion of a coating to a substrate is at a generally adequate 6
Sensitive Tape of 180° Angle
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 Tesing Paint, Varnish, Lacquers, 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 in the film to the
tween coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to the
substrate, pressure-sensitive tape is applied over the cut and
substrate is not determined.
then removed, and adhesion is assessed qualitatively on the 0
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
to 5 scale.
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
3.2 Test Method B—A lattice pattern with either six or
information 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) has a drastic effect on the adhesion of coatings,
for Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, and
2 a method of evaluation adhesion of a coating to different
Related Coating Products
substrates or surface treatments, or of different coatings to the
D 823 Practice for Producing Films of Uniform Thickness
same substrate and treatment, is of considerable usefulness in
the industry.
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-1 on Paint
and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the direct responsibility
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of Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied Paint Films. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 10.01.
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Current edition approved Nov. 10, 1997. Published September 1998. Originally Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 02.05.
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published as D 3359 – 74. Last previous edition D 3359 – 95a. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 06.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09.
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