EN ISO 16276-2:2025

Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems - Assessment of, and acceptance criteria for, the adhesion/cohesion (fracture strength) of a coating - Part 2: Cross-cut testing and X-cut testing (ISO 16276-2:2025) EN ISO 16276-2:2025

Publication date:   Jul 14, 2025

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60.60   Standard published   May 21, 2025

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CEN/TC 139 Paints and varnishes

European Norm

87.040   Paints and varnishes

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This document specifies procedures for assessing the resistance of paint systems when a cut in the form of a right-angle lattice pattern (cross-cut) or in the form of an X (X-cut) is made into the paint, penetrating through to the substrate. This document is only applicable if the cross-cut or X-cut test method is specified, together with the rating from the appropriate rating scale.
This document also specifies suitable equipment and defines inspection areas, sampling plans and acceptance/rejection criteria.
It does not specify ratings for particular coating systems.

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60.60 Standard published
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