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Thickness |
2.5 - 3.5 mils / 60 - 90 microns |
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Gloss according to Gardner 60º ASTM D 253 |
55% + 5% |
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Cross hatch adhesion ASTM D 3359 - Method B |
pass 100% |
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Mandrel bending test ASTM D522 |
5/32 in / 4 mm |
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Cupping ISO 2815 |
1/4 in / 7 mm |
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Impression hardness according to Bucholz ISO 2815 |
95 |
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Impact test ASTM D 2794-90 - 1/10 in distortion |
up to 160 in/lbs |
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Pencil hardness ASTM B 3363 |
2H (min) |
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Drill mill test |
OK |
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Salt Spray resistance test ASTM B 117-90 |
1500 h test, max undercutting 1/16 in / 1 mm |
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Humidity resistance ASTM D 2447-87 |
1500 h test, blisters 1/16 in / 1 mm |
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In addition to the above mentioned test, an acid rain test called 2%
Kesternich-Test DIN 50018 is required in Europe (2% sulphur dioxide added
to Humidity test ASTM 2247 |
No blistering, no visual change on any samples. Superior to any liquid
paints tested to date including Fluorocarbon materials. |
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Testing time: 20 cycles
(1 cycle: 8 hours exposure, 16 hours drying) |
NOTE: This test is not required by AAMA 605.2-85 at this date, however, it
is required for high performance coatings in other parts of the world. |
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7.10 Sealant Compatibility |
No failures under commonly used sealant manufacturer's tests. |
