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Test Method for Measurement

of Peel Strength of Multilayer Polyolefin
Coating Systems

This NACE International standard represents a consensus of those individual members ABSTRACT
who have reviewed this document, its scope, and provisions. Its acceptance does not in This NACE International test method de-
any respect preclude anyone, whether he or she has adopted the standard or not, from scribes a reliable methodology for determin-
manufacturing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or procedures not ing the peel strength of polyolefin-based mul-
in conformance with this standard. Nothing contained in this NACE standard is to be con- tilayer pipeline coating systems, generally for
strued as granting any right, by implication or otherwise, to manufacture, sell, or use in coating thickness less than 12 mm (0.47 in).
connection with any method, apparatus, or product covered by letters patent, or as in- This standard provides a method to measure
demnifying or protecting anyone against liability for infringement of letters patent. This the peel strength of polyolefin-based multi-
standard represents minimum requirements and should in no way be interpreted as a layer coating systems, such as 2-layer poly-
restriction on the use of better procedures or materials. Neither is this standard intended ethylene coating [2LPE], 3-layer polyeth-
to apply in all cases relating to the subject. Unpredictable circumstances may negate the ylene [3LPE], 3-layer polypropylene [3LPP],
usefulness of this standard in specific instances. NACE assumes no responsibility for the and heat shrink sleeve [HSS] field joint coat-
interpretation or use of this standard by other parties and accepts responsibility for only ing. It provides essential information on the
those official NACE interpretations issued by NACE in accordance with its governing quality of the applied coating. This is particu-
procedures and policies which preclude the issuance of interpretations by individual vol- larly important for field-applied coatings, of
unteers. which the application process is significantly
impacted by the environmental conditions
Users of this NACE standard are responsible for reviewing appropriate health, safety, and the skill set of the field applicators. This
environmental, and regulatory documents and for determining their applicability in rela- test method is intended for use by pipeline
tion to this standard prior to its use. This NACE standard may not necessarily address all operating companies, pipeline owners, pipe-
potential health and safety problems or environmental hazards associated with the use line contractors, pipeline inspection services
of materials, equipment, and/or operations detailed or referred to within this standard. companies, and pipeline coating mills.
Users of this NACE standard are also responsible for establishing appropriate health,
safety, and environmental protection practices, in consultation with appropriate regula-
tory authorities if necessary, to achieve compliance with any existing applicable regula- KEYWORDS
tory requirements prior to the use of this standard. adhesive, ASTM D7091, coating systems,
disbondment, epoxy, externally applied coat-
CAUTIONARY NOTICE: NACE standards are subject to periodic review, and may be re- ings, 2-layer polyethylene coating (2LPE),
vised or withdrawn at any time in accordance with NACE technical committee proce- 3-layer polyethylene (3LPE), 3-layer poly-
dures. NACE requires that action be taken to reaffirm, revise, or withdraw this standard propylene (3LPP), heat shrink sleeve (HSS),
no later than five years from the date of initial publication and subsequently from the date field-applied coatings, field joint coating,
of each reaffirmation or revision. The user is cautioned to obtain the latest edition. Pur- nondestructive measurements, peel test,
chasers of NACE standards may receive current information on all standards and other peeling angle, pipelines, polyolefin, steel
NACE publications by contacting the NACE FirstService Department, 15835 Park Ten pipe, tape coatings, test samples test tem-
Place, Houston, TX 77084-5145 (telephone +1 281-228-6200). perature, TG 520, STG 03, TM21420.

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“must,” “should,” and “may” are used
in accordance with the definitions of
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Style Manual. The terms “shall” and
“must” are used to state a requirement,
and are considered mandatory. The
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thing good and is recommended, but is
not considered mandatory. The term
“may” is used to state something con-
sidered optional.
Foreword
This NACE International test method describes a reliable methodology for determining
the peel strength of polyolefin-based multilayer pipeline coating systems, generally for
coating thickness less than 12 mm (0.47 in). This standard provides a method to measure
the peel strength of polyolefin-based multilayer coating systems, such as 2-layer poly-
ethylene coating (2LPE), 3-layer polyethylene (3LPE), 3-layer polypropylene (3LPP), and
heat shrink sleeve (HSS) field joint coating. It provides essential information on the qual-
ity of the applied coating. This is particularly important for field-applied coatings, of
which the application process is significantly impacted by the environmental conditions
and the skill set of the field applicators.
There have been several efforts in the past to develop a reliable field peel strength test
method for coating systems. Current practice and standards allow using of different
methods to measure peel strength, leading to inconsistent results. Examples include a
method that uses a hand-held, spring-loaded gauge without control of the peeling speed
and angle; and a hanging weight test method where the peeling angle varies with pipe
size and position at the point of peeling. Although there are types of equipment capable
of providing consistent peel test results as noted in ISO(1) 21809-11, the equipment is
often complicated, heavy, more practical for in-house use, but inconvenient to operate in
the field.

This test method establishes a relatively simple procedure to produce more consistent
test data by using compact and light in weight equipment with good control of the peel-
ing angle and speed. The effort to develop this method was led by representatives of
coating manufacturers, coating applicators, equipment suppliers, corrosion specialists,
and other personnel involved in the construction of pipeline facilities. This test method is
intended for use by pipeline operating companies, pipeline owners, pipeline contractors,
pipeline inspection services companies, and pipeline coating mills.

This NACE test method was prepared in 2018 by Task Group (TG) 520, “Pipeline Coating
Peel Strength Test,” which is administered by Specific Technology Group (STG) 03,
“Coatings and Linings, Protective—Immersion and Buried Service.” It is issued by NACE
under the auspices of STG 03.

(1)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier,
Geneva, Switzerland.

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NACE International Standard Test Method (TM21420-2018)

Test Method for Measurement

of Peel Strength of Multilayer Polyolefin
Coating Systems
1. General.....................................................................................................................4
2. Equipment.................................................................................................................4
3. Test Samples............................................................................................................4
4. Test Parameters........................................................................................................5
5. Test Procedures........................................................................................................5
6. Report.......................................................................................................................7
References................................................................................................................7
Appendix A: An Example Table for Recording Data (Nonmandatory)....................7-8

Figures
1. Figure 1: Schematic of a Peel Strength Test Apparatus............................................4
2. Figure 2: Example of a Portable Peel Strength Test Unit..........................................4
3. Figure 3: Example of a Peel Strength Test Curve.....................................................6
4. Figure 4: Example of a Cohesive Failure Within Adhesive Layer.............................6
5. Figure 5: Example of an Interface Failure Between Epoxy/Adhesive Interface........ 6

Tables
Table A1: An Example Table for Recording Data......................................................8

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Section 1: General
1.1 This NACE test method describes the equipment and procedures for measuring
the peel strength of multilayer polyolefin coatings applied externally to steel pipe.

1.2 The primary application of this method is for field testing of polyolefin-based mul-
tilayer coatings (e.g., 2-layer polyethylene coating [2LPE], 3-layer polyethylene
[3LPE], 3-layer polypropylene [3LPP], and heat shrink sleeve [HSS]). Tape coat-
ings (e.g., cold-applied polymeric tape coatings and hot-applied polyolefin-based
coatings) may also be tested with this test method.

Section 2: Equipment
2.1 Portable Peel Strength Test Apparatus

2.1.1 A portable peel strength test apparatus that comprises a peeling unit
(see Paragraph 2.1.2), a control unit (see Paragraph 2.1.3), and other accesso-
ries, such as a power supply and data output unit, necessary for repeatable test
results shall be used (see Figures 1 and 2).
Figure 1: Legend
1. Coated pipe sample
2. Peeled coating 2.1.2 A peeling unit for measuring the peeling strength of coatings, as the ex-
3. Peeling force, F ample shown in Figures 1 and 2, shall be capable of measuring and recording the
4. Power supply and data output unit
peel force with ±5% reading accuracy, and operating at a constant peeling rate of
Figure 1: Schematic of a Peel Strength 10 ±1 mm/min (0.4 ± 0.04 in/min). The pull force and peeling speed shall be cali-
Test Apparatus brated at a minimum frequency of once a year.

2.1.3 A control unit that is embedded in the suitcase, as shown in Figure 2,

consists of a power supply, data evaluation software, and an integrated thermal
printer as output unit. A flexible cable is used to connect the control unit and the
peeling unit. The power supply unit can be charged indoors and store power for
both the peeling unit and the thermal printer. The integrated thermal printer can
directly output test result in the field.

2.2 A calibrated temperature pyrometer with a probe or a calibrated infrared tempera-

ture measurement unit capable of measuring the temperature at the root of the
peeled strip.

2.3 A properly calibrated thickness gauge.

2.4 A cutting tool (e.g., knife).

Figure 2: Example of a Portable Peel 2.5 A rigid, straight-edge ruler with a minimum length of 200 mm (8 in) and an accu-
Strength Test Unit racy of 1 mm (0.04 in).

Section 3: Test Samples

3.1 The test samples shall be externally coated steel pipe sections with a minimum pipe
diameter of DN150 (NPS 6) or a diameter that the test can be supported over the
pipe. The test area can be field joint body, overlap area, weld area, or cut back area.

3.2 The test samples shall have a surface representative of the final product without
visible scratches or other defects.

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