ISO 8503-1:1988

Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates — Part 1: Specifications and definitions for ISO surface profile comparators for the assessment of abrasive blast-cleaned surfaces ISO 8503-1:1988

Publication date:   Jan 28, 1988

Scope

Specifies the requirements for ISO surface profile comparators which are intended for visual and tactile comparison of steel substrates. The document also includes definitions of the terms used for surface roughness characteristics. Comparators are for use on site prior to the application of coating materials or protective paintings of surfaces.