Designation: D3359 − 17Standard Test Methods forRating Adhesion by Tape Test 1This standard is issued under the f i xed designation D3359; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.1. Scope*1.1 These test methods cover procedures for assessing theadhesion of relatively ductile coating f i lms to metallic sub-strates by applying and removing pressure-sensitive tape overcuts made in the f i lm.1.2 Test Method A is primarily intended for use in the f i eldwhile Test Method B is more suitable for use in laboratory orshop environments. Also, Test Method B is not consideredsuitable for f i lms thicker than 125µm (5 mils) unless widerspaced cuts are employed and there is an explicit agreementbetween the purchaser and seller.1.3 These test methods are used to evaluate whether theadhesion of a coating to a substrate is adequate for the user’sapplication. They do not distinguish between higher levels ofadhesion for which more sophisticated methods of measure-ment are required.1.4 This test method is similar in content (but not techni-cally equivalent) to ISO 2409.1.5 In multicoat systems adhesion failure may occur be-tween coats so that the adhesion of the coating system to thesubstrate is not determined.1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.7 This standard does not purport to address the safetyconcerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety andhealth practices and determine the applicability of regulatorylimitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards: 2D609 Practice for Preparation of Cold-Rolled Steel Panelsfor Testing Paint, Varnish, Conversion Coatings, andRelated Coating ProductsD823 Practices for Producing Films of Uniform Thicknessof Paint, Varnish, and Related Products on Test PanelsD1000 Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applica-tionsD1730 Practices for Preparation of Aluminum andAluminum-Alloy Surfaces for PaintingD2092 Guide for Preparation of Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)Steel Surfaces for Painting (Withdrawn 2008) 3D2370 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Organic Coat-ingsD3330/D3330M Test Method for PeelAdhesion of Pressure-Sensitive TapeD3924 Specif i cation for Environment for Conditioning andTesting Paint, Varnish, Lacquer, and Related Materials(Withdrawn 2016) 3D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of OrganicCoatings by the Taber Abraser2.2 Other Standard:ISO 2409 Paint and Varnishes — Cross-cut test 4PSTC 101 International Standard for Peel Adhesion ofPressure Sensitive Tape 53. Terminology3.1 Def i nitions of Terms Specif i c to This Standard:1 These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D01 onPaint and Related Coatings, Materials, and Applications and are the directresponsibility of Subcommittee D01.23 on Physical Properties of Applied PaintFilms.Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2017. Published March 2017. Originallyapproved in 1974. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as D3359 – 09 ?2 . DOI:10.1520/D3359-17.2 For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3 The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced onwww.astm.org.4 Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.5 Available from the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC), 1833 Centre PointCircle, Suite 123, Naperville, IL 60563, http://www.pstc.org.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1 Copyright by ASTM Int'l (all rights reserved); Fri Oct 6 21:59:37 EDT 2017Downloaded/printed byUniversity of Edinburgh (University of Edinburgh) pursuant to License Agreement. No further reproductions authorized.
