The PosiTest AT Measures adhesion of coatings to metal, wood, concrete and other substrates - Revolutionary self-alignment feature and pull rate indicator brings new meaning to adhesion measurements. A manual hydraulic pump is designed to apply smooth and continuous pressure with a single stroke.
The AT-M features an environmentally sealed enclosure. It is weatherproof, dustproof and shockproof. Meeting or exceeding IP65 rating.
Features
- Environmentally sealed enclosure – weatherproof, dustproof and shockproof - meets or exceeds IP65
- Inexpensive, single-use dollies eliminate cleaning for re-use and can be kept as a permanent record
- Self-aligning aluminum dolly enables accurate measurements on smooth or uneven surfaces
- Select from four Stand-offs - 20 mm, 50 mm, 50x50 mm Tile and 50 mm C1583
- 10, 14, 20 or 50 mm dollies maximize capability and measurement resolution across a wide range of bond strengths
- Calibrated and certified to ±1% accuracy using a NIST traceable load cell
- Conforms to international standards including ASTM C1583/D4541/D7234/D7522, ISO 4642/16276-1, BS EN 12004-2, AS/NZS 1580.408.5 and others
- 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)
- Pull Rate Indicator to manually monitor and adjust the rate of pull
- Impact and scratch resistant color touch screen with keypad for operation with or without gloves
- Manual hydraulic pump designed to apply smooth and continuous pressure with a single stroke
- Software Updates via web keep your instrument current
Model Comparison
Order Code
ATM20
ATM50
ATM50T
ATM50C
Dolly size and stand-off*
20 mm
50 mm
50 mm²
50 mm
Typical Applications
Higher bond strength coating on metal
Lower bond strength coatings on wood, concrete and plastic
BS EN 12004-2
Cementitious adhesives for tiles
ASTM C1583
Concrete surfaces and overlays
Range
0.7 - 20 MPa
100 - 3000 psi
0.4 - 3.3 MPa
50 - 480 psi
0.4 - 2.585 MPa
50 - 375 psi
0.4 - 3.3 MPa
50 - 480 psi
Resolution
0.01 MPa (1 psi)
Accuracy
± 1% Full Scale
Included Dollies
⌀20 mm (qty 20) Aluminum
⌀50 mm (qty 8) Aluminum
50 mm² Plate (qty 4) with threaded post Steel
⌀50 mm (qty 4) with ≥ 25 mm thickness Steel
Cutting Tool
20 mm hole saw
50 mm hole saw
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50 mm diamond grit hole saw with arbor
ATM Self-Alignment Feature
Unequal pulling force during testing caused by uneven adhesive bond lines and coating surfaces can result in random, unexplainable readings. To obtain more repeatable and meaningful adhesion measurements, it is imperative that the pulling force applied to the test dolly is uniformly distributed over the surface being tested.
Both the PosiTest AT-M manual and PosiTest AT-A automatic models compensate for misalignment. The self-aligning, quick-coupling actuator and spherical articulating dolly head enable uniform distribution of the pulling force over the surface being tested, preventing a one-sided pull-off.
Display
Data Output
PosiSoft Desktop SoftwarePosiSoft Destop Software offers customizable reporting tools which allows you to add pictures and screen captures, notes and annotations, add or remove sections (drag and drop), change headings, and more. Save your custom layouts as templates for future use.
- Works on PC and Mac computers
- Import (download) measurement data via USB (all gages) or WiFi (PosiTector Advanced models only)
- Print reports - sample report using default template
- Customize reports by adding pictures, logos, screen captures, notes and more.
Optional Accessories
20 mm Accessory Kit - AT-20-KIT
- 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)
50 mm Accessory Kit - AT-50-KIT
- Interchangeable standoff allows a PosiTest ATM20 or ATA20 to pull 50 mm dollies
- Ideal for lower bond strength finishes such as coatings on 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)
50 mm x 50 mm Tile Accessory Kit - AT50TKIT
- Ideal for measuring the tensile strength of ceramic tile cementitious, dispersion and reaction resin adhesives
- Conforms to BS EN 12004-2
- Includes 50 mm x 50 mm steel dollies (4), and 50 mm x 50 mm stand-off
50 mm C1583 Accessory Kit - 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
Dollies
Size
Quantity
Part Number
10mm dollies
10
AT-10 (DOLLY10)
14mm dollies
10
AT-14 (DOLLY14)
20mm dollies
10
AT-20 (DOLLY20)
50mm dollies
4
AT-50 (DOLLY50)
50 mm C1583 dollies
2
DOLLY50C
50 mm² Tile dollies
4
DOLLY50T
50 mm² Plate
4
PLATE50T
Dolly Multipacks - Larger quantity at a reduced cost