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US Published Standards:
ASTM D 4541, Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coating Using Portable Adhesion
Testers .
This test method covers a procedure for evaluating the pull-off strength (commonly
referred to as adhesion) of a coating by determining either the greatest
perpendicular force (in tension) that a surface area can bear before a plug of
material is detached, or whether the surface remains intact at a prescribed force
(pass/fail). Failure will occur along the weakest plane within the system comprised
of the test fixture, adhesive, coating system, and substrate. This test method
maximized tensile stress as compared to the shear stress applied by other methods,
such as a scratch or knife adhesion, and the results may not be comparable.
Further, pull-off strength measurements depend upon both material and
instrumental parameters. Results obtained using different devices or results for the
same coating on substrates having different stiffness may not be comparable.
MIL-STD-1687A(SH), Thermal spray processes for naval ship machinery
applications , 2/11/87.
This standard covers thermal-spray processes for machinery element repair of ferrous and
non-ferrous substrates. Included are requirements for the qualification of thermal spray
procedures and operators, requirements and guidance for use of thermal spray material
and equipment, quality assurance requirements, and descriptions of applicable
qualification tests. Note: This standard is being revised.
MIL-STD-2138A(SH), Metal Sprayed Coatings for Corrosion Protection Aboard Naval
Ships.
This standard covers the requirements for the use of metal-sprayed coatings (Aluminum)
for corrosion control applications on board naval ships. This standards covers certification
of facilities, certification of operators, application procedures, metal-spray procedures, and
production quality assurance (including test procedures and records). Note: This standard
is being incorporated into ANSI/AWS C2.18A-XX/SSPC CS 23.00A-XX/NACE TPC #XA
,
Guide for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metalizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and
Their Alloys & Composites for the Corrosion Protection of Steel
, in preparation.
MIL-P-85856, Powder Materials , 7 December 1988.
This specification describes three (3) material categories for use in constructing thermal-
spray coatings, consisting of metallic and/or non-metallic components. These powder
materials may be suitable for application using wither plasma arc or combustion gas (flame
spray) techniques.