DeFelsko ATA20 PosiTest AT-A Automatic Pull-off Adhesion Tester with 20mm Dollies Kit # ATA20A-B

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Typical Applications: Coatings on Metals

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Range 0.7 - 24 MPa / 100 - 3500 psi / 100 - 7550 N

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Electronically controlled hydraulic pump applies smooth and continuous pull-off pressure at a user-specified rate

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Conforms with ASTM D4541 / D7234, ISO 4624, SSPC-CS 23.00/AWS C2.23/NACE No. 12

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The DeFelsko ATA20A-B PosiTest ATA20 Automatic Pull-off Adhesion Testers AT-A with 20mm Kit measures the force required to pull a specified test area of coating away from a substrate using hydraulic pressure. An electronically controlled hydraulic pump automatically applies smooth and continuous pull-off pressure. The pump greatly reduces user effort and the risk of influencing the pulling process.

The AT-A's built-in rechargeable battery performs over 200 tests per charge. The supplied AC adapter / charger allows you to continue testing with AC power while the battery recharges.

The DeFelsko Positest AT-A features an environmentally sealed enclosure. It is weatherproof, dustproof and shockproof. Meeting or exceeding IP65 rating.

Kit Contents

The DeFelsko ATA20 PosiTest At-A Adhesion Tester 20mm Kit includes everything needed for testing:

PosiTest AT-A Automatic Pull-Off Adhesion Tester Built-in rechargeable NiMH battery with charger 20mm stand-off 20mm dollies (20) 20mm cutting tool Abrasive pad, cotton swabs, glue with mixing sticks and palettes PosiSoft Software and USB cable Certificate of Calibration traceable to NIST Sturdy, lightweight carrying case, instruction booklet and shoulder strap Two-year warranty

Features

Simple

• Easily select dolly sizes, change measurement units, or store readings with the touch of a button
• Inexpensive, single-use dollies and plates eliminate cleaning for re-use and can be kept as a permanent record
• Each kit comes with everything needed for testing

Durable

• Environmentally sealed enclosure—weatherproof, dustproof and shockproof - meets or exceeds IP65
• Hard-shell carrying case included, with optional upgrade to a heavy-duty Pelican case (Automatic models only)
• Two year warranty

Accurate

• Calibrated and certified to ± 1% accuracy using a NIST traceable load cell
• Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to NIST included
• Self-aligning dolly enables accurate measurements on smooth or uneven surfaces
• Conforms to national and international standards including ASTM C1583/ D4541/D7234, ISO 4624/16276-1, BS EN 12004-2, AS/NZS 1580.408.5, and others

Versatile

• Select from four stand-offs to suit nearly any application
• Internal memory stores maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration, and dolly size
• 10 mm, 14 mm, 20 mm, 50 mm, 50 x 50 mm Tile, and 50 mm C1583 dollies maximize capability and measurement resolution across a wide range of bond strengths

Powerful

• Sealed USB port for fast, simple connection to a PC
• Includes PosiSoft suite of software for viewing and reporting data

PosiTest AT-A Automatic

• Electronically controlled hydraulic pump automatically applies smooth and continuous pull-off pressure. Greatly reduces user effort and the risk of influencing the pulling process
• User adjustable pull rate, pull limit and hold time
• Internal memory stores maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration, dolly size, pass/fail, nature of fracture and user notes for 100,000 pulls in up to 1,000 batches
• Impact and scratch resistant color touch screen with keypad for operation with or without gloves
• Compatible with PosiSoft Desktop, PosiSoft.net and PosiTector App (Apple iOS and Android)

Key Features

• Electronically controlled hydraulic pump automatically applies smooth and continuous pull-off pressure. Greatly reduces user effort and the risk of influencing the pulling process
• Impact and scratch resistant color touch screen with keypad for operation with or without gloves
• Built-in rechargeable battery performs over 200 tests per charge. Continue testing with AC power while the battery recharges.
• Environmentally sealed enclosure—weatherproof, dustproof and shockproof—meets or exceeds IP65
• Rubberized, shock absorbing grips provide a stable, skid-resistant footing
• Self-aligning aluminum dolly enables accurate measurements on smooth or uneven surfaces
• 10, 14, 20 or 50 mm dollies maximize capability and measurement resolution across a wide range of bond strengths. Maximum pull-off pressure by dolly size

10 mm: 14000 psi (96 MPa) 14 mm: 7000 psi (50 MPa)

20 mm: 3500 psi (24 MPa) 50 mm: 560 psi (3.8 MPa)

• User selectable measurement units: psi (pounds per square inch), MPa (Megapascal), Nmm2 (Newtons per millimeter square) or Newton (force)
• User adjustable pull rate, pull limit and hold time
• Rotating display for horizontal and vertical use
• Calibrated and certified to ± 1% accuracy using a NIST traceable load cell

* 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).

Conforms to international standards including ASTM C1583/D4541/D7234/D7522, ISO 4624/16276-1, EN 1542/12004-2, AS/NZS 1580.408.5 and others

Memory and Reporting Features

• Internal memory stores maximum pull-off pressure, rate of pull, test duration and dolly size for 100,000 pulls in up to 1,000 batches
• Record the results as pass/fail and the nature of fracture - cohesive, adhesive and glue failures
• Wirelessly connect to your smart device using our free PosiTector App (Apple iOS and Android)
• WiFi technology wirelessly communicates with PosiSoft.net, downloads software updates and allows access to stored measurement data using standard web browsers (see WiFi Features for full details)
• PosiSoft USB Drive—stored readings and graphs can be accessed via USB using universal PC/Mac web browsers or file explorers. No software required
• Compatible with PosiSoft Desktop, PosiSoft.net and PosiTector App (Apple iOS and Android) software solutions

PosiTector App

Add images and notes using the camera or keyboard Create customized, professional PDF reports Share, backup, synchronize and report measurement data Auto-pairing Bluetooth (BLE) connection See the Help File to learn about how it works

Touch Screen Display

Use the touch screen to interact with menu options. Swipe horizontally to navigate between views or vertically to move between batch readings. Alternatively, the keypad can be used for navigation and selection.
User adjustable dolly size, pull rate, pull limit and hold time.
Batch summary provides an at-a-glance review of test results.
View test parameters and reading results. Reading is recorded as pass or fail based on set test parameters. The pass/fail results can be revised.
Notes can be added for each reading.
Include a note for a batch (group) of readings.
Record the nature of failure - cohesive, adhesive and glue failures.

Recording the Nature of the Fracture

Upon completion of a pull-off test, the dolly and coated surface should be examined. In addition to pull-off force, many National and International standards such as ASTM D4541 and ISO 4624 require the nature of the fracture to be recorded.‍

Cohesive fracture: fracture occurs within a coating layer (same coating on dolly face and coated surface). Adhesive fracture: fracture occurs at the interface between layers (coating on dolly face differs from surface). Glue failure: visible separation of the glue from itself, the coating or dolly (no coating visible on the dolly face).

The cohesive and adhesive fracture visual analysis can be recorded using the PosiTest AT-A's keypad or touch screen display. Alternatively, the information can be reported using the PosiTector App. Fractures are visually estimated and recorded as a percent of each. The two layer example below illustrates a cohesive fracture within coating layer 1 and layer 2 (visually estimated at 50% each). Recorded results are included in reports.

The PosiTest AT-A can record fracture information for up to five layers. For full details and examples see Visual Analysis and Recording of Test Results.

PosiSoft Suite of Software

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FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

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Optional Accessories

DeFelsko Dollies for PosiTest AT Adhesion Testers Loading fixtures, stubs for adhesion testing. Choose from the following sizes and quantities: Size Quantity Order Code 10 mm 10 DOLLY10 14 mm 10 DOLLY14 20 mm 10 DOLLY20 50 mm 4 DOLLY50

DeFelsko Dolly Multipacks for PosiTest AT Adhesion Testers Larger quantity of dollies at a reduced cost. Select from the following multipacks Size Quantity Order Code 10 mm 100 DOLLY10APK100 14 mm 100 DOLLY14APK100 20 mm 100 DOLLY20APK100 50 mm 50 DOLLY50APK50

DeFelsko Conversion Kit AT20KIT for PosiTest Adhesion Testers Order Code: AT20KIT Interchangeable stand-off allows a PosiTest ATM20 or ATA20 to pull 10, 14 and 20 mm dollies Ideal for high bond strength finishes such as coatings on metal Includes 20 mm stand-off, 20 mm hole saw and 20 mm aluminum test dollies (20)

DeFelsko Conversion Kit AT50KIT for PosiTest Adhesion Testers  Order Code: AT50KIT Interchangeable stand-off allows a PosiTest ATM20 or ATA20 to pull 50 mm dollies Ideal for lower bond strength finishes such as coatingson wood, concrete and plastic Larger surface area of dolly provides improved low range precision and repeatability Includes 50 mm stand-off, 50 mm hole saw and 50 mm aluminum test dollies (12)

DeFelsko Conversion Kit AT50CKIT for PosiTest Adhesion Testers Order Code: AT50CKIT Ideal for measuring the tensile strength of concrete surfaces and concrete repairs and overlay materials Conforms to ASTM C1583 Includes 50 mm C1583 steel dollies (4), 50 mm diamond grit cutting tool with arbor and 50 mm C1583 stand-off NOTE: Drill required (not included)

DeFelsko Conversion Kit AT50TKIT for PosiTest Adhesion Testers Order Code: AT50TKIT Interchangeable standoff allows a PosiTest ATM50 or ATA50 to pull 10, 14 and 20 mm dollies Ideal for high bond strength finishes such as coatings on metal Includes 20 mm stand-off, 20 mm hole saw and 20 mm aluminum test dollies (20)

Drilling Template for 50 mm Dollies  Order Code: TMPLTAS Drilling template and drill bits to isolate test area, ideal for thicker coatings on concrete Includes (10) drill bits 5/32" (4 mm)

Glue Kit Order Code: ATADHESIVEKIT ResinLab EP11HT 2-Part Epoxy Additional glue, mixing sticks, palettes and cotton swabs

Pelican Case for PosiTest AT Pull-Off Adhesion Testers Order Code: CASEATAB-P Heavy-duty, waterproof Pelican cases complete with a custom foam insert to securely hold your PosiTest instrument

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