Cross Cut Tester Elcometer 1540

The Elcometer 1540 Cross Cut Tester is a straightforward and efficient tool designed for quickly assessing the adhesion of a wide range of paints and coatings up to 50μm (2 mils) thick. With its durable steel construction and precise 11-tooth cutting blade, this tester ensures consistent and repeatable results, making it ideal for quality control in both laboratory and industrial applications.

Key Features

Fast and easy to use – Provides immediate adhesion assessment of coatings up to 50μm (2 mils).
Durable steel construction – Built for long-lasting and accurate performance.
11-tapered teeth blade – Ensures precise cross-cut patterning for accurate adhesion evaluation.
Standard 1mm spacing – Creates a grid of 100 squares to assess coating integrity.
Classification based on ISO 2409 & ASTM D 3359-B – Standardized results for global quality assurance.
Optional calibration certificate available – Ensures traceable accuracy for compliance requirements.

Technical Specifications

Part Number	Description	Certificate Available
K0001540M001	Elcometer 1540 Cross Cut Tester (11 x 1mm)	○

○ Optional Calibration Certificate available

Cross Hatch Test Classification

The Elcometer 1540 Cross Cut Tester follows ISO 2409 and ASTM D 3359-B standards, where adhesion is assessed by visual examination of the coating's detachment after testing.

Classification	Description of Test Results	ISO 2409 Rating	ASTM D 3359-B Rating
Excellent Adhesion	Edges of the cuts are smooth, and none of the squares are detached.	0	5B
Very Good Adhesion	Small flakes of coating are detached at intersections, affecting less than 5% of the grid.	1	4B
Good Adhesion	Coating flakes along edges or intersections, affecting between 5% and 15% of the area.	2	3B
Moderate Adhesion	Coating detaches in larger ribbons along edges, affecting between 15% and 35% of the area.	3	2B
Poor Adhesion	Large flakes detach along edges, and some squares are removed, affecting between 35% and 65% of the area.	4	1B
Failure	Extensive flaking that cannot be classified by the above ratings.	5	0B

Why Choose the Elcometer 1540?

Quick and reliable adhesion assessment – Saves time with immediate results.
Robust and durable design – Steel blade ensures long-term precision.
Ideal for laboratory and field testing – Suitable for industrial coatings, automotive finishes, and protective coatings.
Global standard compliance – Meets ISO 2409 & ASTM D 3359-B for accurate and repeatable testing.
Optional Calibration Certificate – Provides certified accuracy for quality control requirements.

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