AS 3894.9-2016 Site testing of protective coatings - Determination of adhesion.pdfVIP

1 AS 3894.9—2003 Australian StandardTM A S Site testing of protective coatings 3 8 9 4 . 9 Method 9: Determination of adhesion PREFACE This Standard was prepared by the Australian members of the Joint Standards Australia/Standards New Zealand Committee CH-003, Paints and Related Materials. After consultation with stakeholders in both countries, Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand decided to develop this Standard as an Australian Standard rather than an Australian/New Zealand Standard. FOREWORD The measurement of a coating’s ability to adhere or bond to the surface to which it has been applied and the intercoat adhesion between subsequent layers of previously applied coatings are major factors when determining a maintenance schedule or writing a maintenance specification for a structure. The onsite measurement of adhesion will over a period help to determine the degree of urgency or programming of a maintenance processes when protecting a structure from atmospheric or other corrosive elements in it’s own environment. METHOD 1 SCOPE This Standard provides a method for evaluating and testing the adhesion of existing coating systems to their substrate while in their service environment. 2 DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions in AS 2310 apply. 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS The following documents are referred to in this Standard: AS 1580 Paints and related materials—Methods of test 1580.408.4 Method 408.4: Adhesion cross-cut 1635 Methods of test for pressure-sensitive adhesive tape 1635.3.1 Part 3.1: Adhesion strength ? Standards Australia AS 3894.9—2003 2 AS 3894 Site testing of protective coatings 3894.3 Part 3: Determination of dry film thickness 3894.7 Part 7: Determination of surface temperature AS/NZS 2310 Glossary of paint and painting terms 4530 Coated abrasive—Cloth roll