Designed for field or lab use, the PosiTest CH tool features a pivoting cutting head for uniform blade pressure, a non-slip handle for control, and hardened steel blades with four edges. It supports various blade spacings to match coating thickness up to 250 µm, and comes with adhesive tape & accessories.

DeFelsko Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester PosiTest CH

The PosiTest CH kit makes coating adhesion inspection simple and standardized: choose the right blade based on film thickness, cut cross hatch, apply tape, remove, and classify per ISO/ASTM charts. Comes with magnifier (3× or 10×), brush, hard case, and reference guide for rapid assessments.

DeFelsko PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester

Features

01
Standards Compliance

Conforms to ISO 2409 / 16276-2, ASTM D3359, AS 3894.9 / 1580.408.4, JIS K 5600-5-6

02
Adjustable Blades Based on Coating Thickness

Blade choices for 0-60 µm, 61-120 µm, 121-250 µm coatings (for ISO) and appropriate ones for ASTM.

03
Hardened Steel Blade & 4 Cutting Edges

Blade constructed for longevity; 4 usable edges per blade, replaceable.

04
Pivoting Head & Non-Slip Handle

Ensures uniform pressure and comfortable use throughout tests.

05
Magnifier & Tape Options

Includes 3× magnifier for ISO, 10× for ASTM; adhesive tape conforming to the appropriate standard.

Overview

DeFelsko PosiTest CH Cross Hatch Adhesion Tester
SpecificationValue / Detail
Coating Thickness Range (ISO kits)– 0-60 µm (0-2.3 mil) blade 1 mm / 6 teeth – 61-120 µm (2.4-4.7 mil) blade 2 mm / 6 teeth – 121-250 µm (4.7-9.8 mil) blade 3 mm / 6 teeth
Coating Thickness Range (ASTM kits)– 0-50 µm (0-2 mil) blade 1 mm / 11 teeth – 51-125 µm (2-5 mil) blade 2 mm / 6 teeth 
Blade Type / Spacing / TeethVarious “4-in-1” hardened steel blades; ISO uses 6 teeth, ASTM uses 11 or 6 teeth depending on spacing. Spacings e.g. 1 mm, 2 mm, 3 mm. 
Coating Thickness Max (for use)Up to ~ 250 µm (≈ 10 mils) depending on blade & standard. 
Accessories IncludedBlade, cross hatch tool, magnifier (3× or 10×), adhesive tape (ISO or ASTM), brush, scissors, 3/32″ hex key, classification chart, instruction manual, hard shell case. 
WarrantyTwo-year warranty.