Description
The PosiTest® DT Dust Tape Test is a reliable and easy-to-use inspection kit designed to evaluate the quantity and size of dust particles on blast-cleaned surfaces in full compliance with ISO 8502-3 standards. Proper surface cleanliness is essential for coating adhesion, and the PosiTest DT provides an efficient way to assess, document, and verify that surfaces meet cleanliness requirements before painting or coating.
This complete kit includes all accessories and report forms necessary for performing dust tape testing in accordance with ISO 8502-3. The test can be used as a pass/fail inspection or to create a permanent visual record of dust contamination on a surface.
The illuminated 10x magnifier features a convenient stand-off design to maintain the correct distance between the magnifier and substrate, ensuring clear and consistent evaluation. Its compact, foldable design allows for easy portability and safe storage. The kit also includes a Dust Test Comparator, which provides pictorial references from ISO 8502-3 to help inspectors determine both dust size and dust quantity rating accurately.
A reusable transparent display board is provided for mounting and comparing test samples, making it simple to record and review results over time. The PosiTest DT Dust Tape Roller, sold separately, can be used to apply the required pressure during tape application—ensuring test consistency in accordance with ISO 8502-3 procedures.
Built to conform with international standards including ISO 8502-3, AS 3894.6, and US Navy PPI 63101-000, the PosiTest DT Dust Tape Test Kit ensures dependable and traceable results for industrial, marine, and coating inspection professionals.
Whether used in the field or laboratory, the PosiTest DT is the industry’s trusted solution for verifying surface cleanliness, improving coating performance, and ensuring compliance with global inspection standards.
