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Instruction Manual
version 1.2 from 29.06.2006

ZCC 2087
Cross-cut tester

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Index

Index ............................................................................................................... 2
Exclusion of liability......................................................................................... 3
1. Safety precautions and warnings ............................................................ 4
1.1 Dangers ......................................................................................... 4
1.2 Notes regarding safety at work...................................................... 4
2. Delivery of apparatus............................................................................... 5
2.1 Transportation damages................................................................ 5
2.2 Extent of delivery ........................................................................... 5
2.3 Options .......................................................................................... 5
3. flexible cutting head ................................................................................. 6
4. Choice of the appropriate spacing of cuts acc. to DIN EN ISO 2409...... 7
5. Choice of the appropriate spacing of cuts acc. to ASTM D 3359............ 7
6. multi-blade cutting tool............................................................................. 7
7. Handling ZCC 2087.1 to ZCC 2087.4 according to DIN EN ISO 2409 ... 8
8. Handling ZCC 2087.5 and ZCC 2087.6 according to ASTM 3359.......... 9
9. Technical specification........................................................................... 11

Enclusures:
• Certificate of manufacturer

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Exclusion of liability

Illustrations, descriptions as well as the technical specifications accord with

the instruction manual in hand for the time of printing. Subject to change
resulting from technical improvement, modified construction or similar
changes.

This instruction manual has been written with the utmost care.
Nevertheless, errors can not entirely be eliminated. The manufacturer shall
not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages resulting from possible errors.

We would therefore welcome any suggestions and references to errors.

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1. Safety precautions and warnings

1.1 Dangers

Attention!
This note is included in this instruction manual wherever it is warned about dangers
which will arise to life and limb of persons if the apparatus is handled improperly.
Observe these notes and be particularly careful in these cases. Also inform other
users on all safety notes. Besides the notes in these instruction manual the
generally applicable safety instructions and regulations for prevention of accidents
have to be taken into account.

Caution
This note comprises instructions to be observed in order to comply with guidelines,
instructions, notes and the proper procedure of the work, and to avoid damaging or
destruction of the apparatus.

1.2 Notes regarding safety at work

The ZCC 2087 is exclusively designed for the determination of the evaluation
of adhesion of single- or multi-coat systems. Any other application is not in
accordance with the regulations. The manufacturer is not liable for damage
resulting from inappropriate application. The user bears the full responsibility.
Only spare parts and optional components provided by the manufacturer may
be used in combination with the ZCC 2087. If components other than provided
by ZEHNTNER are used with the ZCC 2087, there is no guarantee by
ZEHNTNER for resulting damages, defects or malfunctions.
Unauthorised modifications and changes of the ZCC 2087 are not allowed.
These will invalidate the guarantee. The manufacturer is not liable for
damages resulting from unauthorised modifications; the user bears the full
responsibility.

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2. Delivery of apparatus

2.1 Transportation damages

After unpacking the instrument, please look for any transport damage in
case of which we kindly ask you to inform the insurance company and
ZEHNTNER GmbH TESTING INSTRUMENTS respectively.

2.2 Extent of delivery

The following parts are included in the delivery:
• 1 cross-cut-tester with flexible cutter head (to guarantee reproducible
cross-cuts) and with multi-blade cutting tool according to version
(see technical specifications)
• 1 allan key
• 1 roll adhesive tape (length: 22 m, width: 25 mm)
• 1 magnifier
• 1 certificate of manufacturer
• 1 carrying case

ZCC 2087.1 to ZCC 2087.4 will be supplied additionally with a brush in

accordance with DIN EN ISO 2409.

2.3 Options

• ACC 162 roll adhesive tape (length: 22 m, width: 50 mm)

• ACC 064 multi-blade cutting tool with 6 blades, spacing: 1 mm acc. to
(DIN EN) ISO 2409
• ACC 094 multi-blade cutting tool with 6 blades, spacing: 2 mm acc. to
(DIN EN) ISO 2409
• ACC 095 multi-blade cutting tool with 6 blades, spacing: 3 mm acc. to
(DIN EN) ISO 2409
• ACC 096 multi-blade cutting tool with 11 blades, spacing: 1 mm acc. to
ASTM D 335
• ACC 098 multi-blade cutting tool with 6 blades, spacing: 2 mm acc. to
ASTM D 335
• ACC 166 multi-blade cutting tool with 6 blades, spacing: 1.5 mm

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3. Flexible cutting head

Our ZCC 2087 Zehntner-Cross-cut tester is equipped with a specially

designed flexible cutting head which ensures reproducible cross cuts. The
flexible cutting head avoids uneven pressure by the operator. The cutting
head provides a constant, parallel guide of the cutting edges to the
substrate. Therefore our instrument is also suitable for untrained users.

flexible cutting head ensures

reproducible cross cuts.

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4. Choice of the appropriate spacing of cuts acc. to DIN EN ISO 2409

Film thickness Substrate Spacing of cuts

in µm in mm
0 to 60 hard 1
0 to 60 soft 2
above 60 to 120 hard and soft 2
above 120 to 250 hard and soft 3

5. Choice of the appropriate spacing of cuts acc. to ASTM D 3359

Film thickness Film thickness Spacing of cuts

in µm in mils in mm
0 to 50 0 to 2.0 1
50 to 125 2.0 to 5 2

6. Multi-blade cutting tool

Our multi-blade cutting tools are equipped sixfold with the corresponding
blades. If one side is worn out, the multi-blade cutting tool can be turned to
an unused side. Mark the worn out side by use of a water proof marker e.g.
with a black point.

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Unscrew the clamping bolt by use of the allan key and take out the
clamping screw and the multi-blade cutting tool. Turn the multi-blade
cutting tool one blade to the next unused blade. In this position insert the
multi-blade cutting tool as well as the clamping screw and move the multi-
blade cutting tool to the guide pin. Afterwards tighten the clamping screw
by use of the allan key.

If all three blades of the multi-blade cutting tool are used, it can also be
used from the reverse side. For this the multi-blade cutting tool has to be to
be turned around before inserting it.

If all six blades are worn out, a new multi-blade cutting tool has to be
bought at Zehntner or an authorized Zehntner-dealer or the multi-blade
cutting tool has to be sharpened at Zehntner.

Our model ZCC 2087.4 Zehntner-Cross-cut tester includes 3 multi-blade

cutting tools (each 6 blades with 1, 2 and 3 mm spacing of blades). The
exchange of the multi-blade cutting tools is similary.

7. Handling ZCC 2087.1 to ZCC 2087.4 according to DIN EN ISO 2409

• Hold the cross-cut-tester by its handle so that the cutting head can
move freely
• Cut using one hand
• Never use your other hand or finger of the leading hand to add
pressure to the cutting head
• Always pull the cross-cut tester, do not push.
• Pull the tool over the surface, scratching the coating to the bottom.
Make a second cut crosswise (90° angle).
• Brush the film lightly with a brush along the diagonals to the grid.
Additional adhesive tape test only for hard substrates:
• Remove two complete laps of tape and discard.
• Remove an additional length at a steady rate and cut a piece about
75 mm long. Stick the piece adhesive tape on the cut area. Rub the
tape firmly by finger.
• Within 5 minutes remove carefully and steady within approx. 0,5 to 1 s
in an angle of 60° in the pulling direction.
• Keep the tape for comparisons, eg. by sticking it on a transparent film.

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• Examine the grid area and evaluate the appearance of the coat in
accordance with the cross-cut scale.
• Test in three locations at least.
• Issue a test report
− The test report shall contain the used adhesive tape as well as
any changes in the test procedure of EN ISO 2409.

For the ZCC 2084, you may choose the suitable multi-blade cutting tool
according to the film thickness and substrate.

8. Handling ZCC 2087.5 and ZCC 2087.6 according to ASTM 3359

• Hold the cross-cut-tester by its handle so that the cutting head can
move freely
• Cut using one hand
• Never use your other hand or finger of the leading hand to add
pressure to the cutting head
• Always pull the cross-cut tester, do not push.
• Pull the tool over the surface, scratching the coating to the bottom.
Make a second cut crosswise (90° angle).
• Use a soft brush or tissue to remove any detached flakes or ribbons of
coating.
• Brush the film lightly with a soft brush or tissue.
• Remove two complete laps of tape and discard.
• Remove an additional length at a steady rate and cut a piece about
75 mm long. Stick the piece adhesive tape on the cut area. Rub the
tape firmly with the eraser on the end of a pencil.
• Within 90 ± 30 s remove carefully by seizing the free end and pulling it
rapidly back upon itself at as close to an angle of 180° as possible.
• Examine the grid area using a magnifier and evaluate the appearance
of the coat in accordance with the cross-cut scale.
• Repeat the test in two other locations on each test panel.
• Issue a test report
− The test report shall contain the used adhesive tape.

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9. Overwiew - Cross-cut classification

according to
cross-cut according to EN ISO 2409
ASTM D 3359

0: the edges of the cuts are

5B
completely smooth; none of
the squares of the lattice is
area affected 0%
detached.

1: Detachement of small
flakes of the coating at the
4B
intersections of the cuts. A
cross cut area not
less than 5%
significantly greater than 5%
is affected.

2: The coating has flaked

along the edges and/or at the
intersections of the cuts. A 3B
cross-cut area significantly
greater thank 5% but not area affected
significantly greater than 5 - 15 %
15% is affected.

3: The coating has flaked

along the edges of the cuts in
2B
large ribbons, and/or some
squares have detached
area affected
partly or wholly. A cross-cut
15 - 35 %
area significantly greater
than 35% is affected.

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according to
cross-cut according to EN ISO 2409
ASTM D 3359

4: The coating has flaked

along the edges of the cuts in
large ribbons, and/or some
squares have detached 1B
partly or wholly. A cross-cut
area significantly greater area affected
than 35%, but not 35 - 65 %
significantly greater than
65%, is affected.

5: Any degree of flaking than

0B
cannot even be classified by
classification 4.
area affected
above 65 %

10.Technical specification

quantity of
version spacing of blades standard
blades
ZCC 2087.1 6 1 mm DIN EN ISO 2409
ZCC 2087.15 6 1.5 mm
ZCC 2087.2 6 2 mm DIN EN ISO 2409
ZCC 2087.3 6 3 mm DIN EN ISO 2409
1, 2 and 3 mm,
ZCC 2087.4 6 DIN EN ISO 2409
exchangeable
ZCC 2087.5 11 1 mm ASTM 3359
ZCC 2087.6 6 2 mm ASTM 3359

Warranty: 2 years

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