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Bend test – Qualicoat Testing

All organic coatings except class 2 and 3 powder coatings: EN ISO 1519 Class 2 and 3 powder coatings: EN ISO 1519 followed by a tape pull adhesion test as specified below: Apply an adhesive tape to the significant surface of the test panel following the mechanical deformation. Cover the area by pressing down firmly against the coating to eliminate voids or air pockets. Pull the tape off sharply at right angles to the plane of the panel after 1Read More …

Resistance to boiling water- Qualicoat Testing

Method 1 with boiling water: 2 hours immersion in boiling demineralised water (maximum 10 μS at 20°C). Remove the test sample and allow it to cool down to room temperature. Apply an adhesive tape (see § 2.4) to the surface, ensuring that no air is trapped. After one minute, remove the tape at an angle of 45° with a sharp even pull. Method 2 with a pressure cooker: (to be used for powder and electrophoretic coatings only) Add demineralised waterRead More …