Elcometer 107 Cross Hatch Cutter
The coating may be continuous and look good, but how well is it connected to the
substrate? The Elcometer 107 Cross Hatch Cutter provides an instant assessment of
the quality of the bond to the substrate. Due to is rugged construction this gauge is
ideal for thin, thick or tough coatings on flat or curved surfaces. An ideal field or
laboratory test.
Low Cost
Robust Design
Easy to change cutters
Large, non slip grip
Ideal for thick or hard coatings
Large selection of cutters, each with four cutting faces
Can be converted into the Elcometer 141 Paint Inspectors Gauge (P.I.G.)
The Elcometr 107 Cross Hatch Cutter is available in two versions.
The Basic Kit comes complete with:
Robust handle, the cutter of your choice, Allen Key (wrench), presentation storage
case and instructions (together with the Classification of Adhesion Test Results Chart)
The Full Kit includes all that is supplied in the Basic Kit but also includes:
An eye glass, brush, and adhesive tape (either ASTM or ISO tape), all in a plastic ABS
carry case.
SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE TEST KIT
Cutter	Number of Teeth	Part Number
		Full Kit with ISO Tape	Full Kit with ASTM Tape	Basic Kit
1mm	6	F10713348-6	F10713348-1	F10713222-1
1mm	11	-	F10713348-2	F10713222-2
1.5mm	11	-	-	F10713222-3
2mm	6	F10713348-9	F10713348-4	F10713222-4
3mm	6	-	-	F10713222-5
Cross Hatch Cutters
Advantages: A fast, low cost, comparison method
Possible Limitations: A subjective test for flat surfaces for a limited thickness range.
Applications: Paint and powder coating adhesion up to a thickness of 125μm (5 mils).