Reference profile
- Designation
- ASTM D4541
- Title
- Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
- Issuing body
- ASTM
- Current edition
- [verify]
- Status
- Library record: draft; official standard status [verify].
- Category
- Material & Fabrication
1
Overview
Test method for measuring the pull-off adhesion strength of a coating using portable testers.
2
Scope & Applicability
Covers
- Pull-off strength (MPa/psi)
- Dolly method
- Failure mode
Does NOT cover (exclusions)
- Exclusions are not documented in this library record. Confirm the official publication, neighbouring codes, the adopted edition, and jurisdictional boundaries before application.
3
Key Requirements
Lifecycle requirements
- Quantitative adhesion measurement
- Coating acceptance
4
Technical Details
Test method for measuring the pull-off adhesion strength of a coating using portable testers.
Components: Dolly, Adhesion tester, Pull-off value.
Where to find it in the codeRefer to the official table of contents and the sections cited by the project specification; section numbering can vary by edition.
5
Engineering Notes
- Gives a quantitative adhesion value, complementing the qualitative tape test (D3359).
6
Related Standards
- ASTM D3359
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
- ISO 12944
Companion or referenced standard; verify its exact relationship in the adopted edition.
7
Source, Edition & Status
- Publisher
- ASTM
- Edition Year
- N/A
- Industries
- Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, General Industry
- Content Status
- draft
- Last Reviewed
- 2026-07-01
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-01
- Verified By
- Engineering Reviewer
- Official Link
- N/A
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