DeFelsko PosiTest AT-M Manual Adhesion Testers: 4Models Available
The PosiTest AT-M Manual Adhesion Tester has been updated with a new high-contrast, easy-to-read color display, a redesigned keypad, and field replaceable AAA alkaline batteries which provide up to 16 hours of testing. For easy setup and confirmation, the updated user interface shows important pull parameters before, during, and after the test.
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DeFelsko PosiTest ATM20 Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DeFelsko PosiTest ATM50 Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DeFelsko PosiTest ATM50T Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DeFelsko PosiTest ATM50C Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF* | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF* | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF* | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF* |
20 mm | 50 mm | 50 X 50 mm | 50 mm |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS |
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS | TYPICAL APPLICATIONS | TYPICAL APPLICATIONS |
Higher bond strength coatings on metals | Lower bond strength coatings on wood, concrete and plastic | Cementitious adhesives for tiles | Concrete surfaces and overlays |
RANGE | RANGE | RANGE | RANGE |
0.7 - 20 MPa 100 - 3000 psi |
0.4 - 3.5 MPa 50 - 480 psi |
0.4 - 2.585 MPa 50 - 375 psi |
0.4 - 3.5 MPa 50 - 480 psi |
RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION |
0.01 MPa (1 psi) | 0.01 MPa (1 psi) | 0.01 MPa (1 psi) | 0.01 MPa (1 psi) |
ACCURACY | ACCURACY | ACCURACY | ACCURACY |
±1% Full Scale | ±1% Full Scale | ±1% Full Scale | ±1% Full Scale |
INCLUDES DOLLIES | INCLUDES DOLLIES | INCLUDES DOLLIES | INCLUDES DOLLIES |
Ø20 mm (qty 20) Aluminum | Ø50 mm (qty 8) Aluminum | 50x50 mm Plate (qty 4) with threaded post Steel | Ø50 mm (qty 4) with ≥ 25 mm thickness Steel |
CUTTING TOOL | CUTTING TOOL | CUTTING TOOL | CUTTING TOOL |
20 mm hole saw | 50 mm hole saw | ----- | 50 mm diamond grit hole saw with arbor |
* Optional 20mm/50mm/50 mm C1583/50 mm Tile Conversion Kits allow each model to be used with alternative dolly sizes. Custom 10 and 14 mm dollies are available for special applications (compatible with 20 mm stand off).
DeFelsko PosiTest AT-A Automatic Adhesion Testers: 4Models Available
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DeFelsko PosiTest ATA20 Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DeFelsko PosiTest ATA50 Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DeFelsko PosiTest ATA50T Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DeFelsko PosiTest ATA50C Pull-off Adhesion Testers |
DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF |
20 mm | 50 mm | 50 X 50 mm | 50 mm |
DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF | DOLLY SIZE & STANDOFF |
Coatings on Metal | Coatings on Concrete, Wood and Plastic | Tile Adhesion Strength Conforms to BS EN 12004-2 |
Concrete Surfaces and Overlays Conforms to ASTM C1583 |
RANGE | RANGE | RANGE | RANGE |
0.7 - 24 MPa 100 - 3500 psi 100 - 7550 N |
0.4 - 3.8 MPa 50 - 560 psi 100 - 7550 N |
0.4 - 3.033 MPa 50 - 440 psi 100 - 7550 N |
0.4 - 3.8 MPa 50 - 560 psi 100 - 7550 N |
RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION | RESOLUTION |
0.01 MPa (1 psi) | 0.01 MPa (1 psi) | 0.01 MPa (1 psi) | 0.01 MPa (1 psi) |
ACCURACY | ACCURACY | ACCURACY | ACCURACY |
±1% Full Scale | ±1% Full Scale | ±1% Full Scale | ±1% Full Scale |
INCLUDES DOLLIES | INCLUDES DOLLIES | INCLUDES DOLLIES | INCLUDES DOLLIES |
Ø20 mm (qty 20) Aluminum | Ø50 mm (qty 8) Aluminum | 50x50 mm Plate (qty 4) with threaded post Steel | Ø50 mm (qty 4) with ≥ 25 mm thickness Steel |
CUTTING TOOL | CUTTING TOOL | CUTTING TOOL | CUTTING TOOL |
20 mm hole saw | 50 mm hole saw | ----- | 50 mm diamond grit hole saw with arbor |
* Optional 20mm/50mm/50 mm C1583/50 mm Tile Conversion Kits allow each model to be used with alternative dolly sizes. Custom 10 and 14 mm dollies are available for special applications (compatible with 20 mm stand off).
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No. Our instruments are designed for simple operation, feature easy-to-use menus, both full and quick instruction manuals, and helpful videos. In lieu of demonstration models, we provide unlimited technical support via telephone and/or email, and a limited 30-day money back guarantee.
The PosiTest AT arrives fully calibrated and ready to measure. A Long-Form Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST or PTB is included, which documents actual readings taken by your instrument at our calibration laboratory on standards traceable to a national metrology institute. Beware of ‘Certificates’ or ‘Certificates of Conformance’ offered by competitors. These typically do not include actual instrument readings, and are often insufficient to meet common quality requirements.
Absolutely. With an environmentally-sealed, metal enclosure, heavy-duty hydraulic pump and a high grade industrial pressure sensor, both the Manual and Automatic PosiTest AT are built to last. Weatherproof, dustproof and shockproof, they can be used indoors, outdoors and in all types of weather (meets or exceeds IP 65). For added utility and convenience, PosiTest AT-A Automatic models also include a handy shoulder strap and rubberized grips.
The PosiTest AT is supplied with self-aligning dollies that are precision-manufactured from strong and lightweight aluminum alloy (6061-T6). As a lower-cost alternative to steel loading fixtures, factory aluminum dollies are a single-use/consumable item and ideal for keeping as a permanent visual record of testing.
The ResinLab EP11HT epoxy adhesive supplied with the PosiTest AT is simple to use and suitable for testing a wide range of coating types. In some instances, specialized coatings will require a more specialized adhesive.
The certified accuracy of both PosiTest AT models is identical. However, the fully automatic design of the PosiTest AT-A provides improved measurement consistency by eliminating the potential for operator influence from the test process.
The 50 mm dolly is commonly recommended for use with concrete, wood and composite substrates, and measures coatings with expected adhesion values between 50 psi and 560 psi (50 - 500 psi for AT-M models). The 20 mm dolly is recommended for testing coatings applied to metals or with expected adhesion values greater than 500 psi.
Yes. Feedback from our customers is that the PosiTest AT gages are suitable for testing most internal or external pipe applications greater than 200 mm in diameter. In such cases, the maximum glue gap between the surface of the 20 mm dolly and the coating is 0.5 mm. For smaller pipe diameters, depending on the expected pull-off strength of the coating, it may be possible to use a 10 mm or 14 mm dolly. External diameters can be decreased to as low as 50 mm and 100 mm, for the 10 mm and 14 mm dollies, respectively. Manufacturers do do not provide or support the use of curved dollies for adhesion testing. In addition to affecting the surface area used in calculating pull-off strengths and the direction of the force lines (creating unwanted shear forces), most adhesion testing standards specifically call for the use of flat dollies.
The rechargeable battery pack (user replaceable) in the PosiTest AT-A can perform over 200 tests on a single charge. Use the included AC adaptor to continue testing as the battery recharges.
When utilized with a 50mm dolly, the PosiTest AT is in a priming state until reaching a priming pressure of 50 psi. It is only after the priming pressure is reached that the instrument begins calculating and displaying the pull rate. While it is possible to obtain readings below this priming pressure with the AT-M model, the AT-A automatic does not allow the operator to build priming pressure very slowly and is therefore not suitable for use below the priming pressure of 50 psi. Note that all reported adhesion values (including those obtained below the priming pressure) are subject to the PosiTest AT gage’s full-scale accuracy of ± 1% (± 30 psi, AT-M; ± 35 psi, AT-A).
The versatile epoxy adhesive supplied with the PosiTest AT reaches full cure within 24 – 48 hours. Operators who require faster cure times should evaluate other adhesives for their compatibility with both the coating being tested and our aluminum test dolly. Cyanoacrylate (‘super glue’) type adhesives are often sufficient for lower pull-off strengths.
The PosiTest AT is designed for use with rigid, structural substrates. A flexible substrate can adversely impact test accuracy and repeatability. Furthermore, use of the PosiTest AT for measuring the adhesion of coatings applied to a brittle substrate typically results in the destruction of the substrate material, making it challenging to quantify the coating-substrate bond strength.
DeFelsko PosiTest AT Adhesion Testers FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions Do your instruments require any formal training for use? Do you offer ‘demo’ models?
Is the PosiTest AT calibrated at the factory?
Is the PosiTest AT portable, and suitable for use in the field?
Does the PosiTest AT include steel loading fixtures (dollies)?
Do you have a recommended adhesive for my particular application?
Is the PosiTest AT-A more accurate than the PosiTest AT-M?
What is the difference between the 20mm and the 50mm loading fixtures?
Can I use the PosiTest AT-A on curved surfaces?
How many measurements can I take with the PosiTest AT-A on a single battery charge?
What is the lowest adhesion strength that the PosiTest AT-A can measure?
Is there a faster curing adhesive than the epoxy supplied with the PosiTest AT?
Can I use the PosiTest AT on flexible or brittle substrates?