Specification / Feature | QualiTRT™-D (Standard / Ambient) | QualiTRT™-ABC (Multi-Specimen / Ambient) | QualiTRT™-H (Heated / High-Temp) |
Test Type | Shear adhesion / retentivity (holding power) | Shear adhesion / retentivity (holding power) | Shear adhesion / retentivity at elevated temperature |
Temperature Capability | Ambient only | Ambient only | Up to 200°C (temperature chamber) |
Number of Test Stations | Single specimen per test run | Multiple simultaneous specimens (A, B, C positions) | Multiple specimens (within chamber capacity) |
Specimen Stick Area | 1/2" × 1" or 1" × 1" (selectable) | 1/2" × 1" or 1" × 1" (selectable) | 1" × 1" (standard for heated tests) |
Tape Width (Standard) | 1-inch (25.4 mm) | 1-inch (25.4 mm) | 1-inch (25.4 mm) |
Substrate Panel | Stainless steel panel (per ASTM D3654) | Stainless steel panel (per ASTM D3654) | Stainless steel panel hung in temperature chamber |
Load Application | 2 kg counterweight hanging from lower end | 2 kg counterweight hanging from lower end | Specified counterweight; hung per test standard |
Roller Application Method | 4.5 lb roller @ 300 mm/min (×1 pass) | 4.5 lb roller @ 300 mm/min (×1 pass) | 4.5 lb roller @ 300 mm/min (×1 pass) |
Timer Operation | Auto-stop when tape falls; records retention time | Auto-stop per specimen; records each retention time | Auto-stop when tape falls; records retention time |
Temperature Conditioning | Room temperature (ambient lab conditions) | Room temperature (ambient lab conditions) | ✓ (programmable chamber; up to 200°C) |
Multiple Fixtures Provided | — | ✓ (long-term parallel testing) | ✓ (multiple positions in chamber) |
Standards Compliance | ASTM D3654; PSTC 107; JIS Z0237 | ASTM D3654; PSTC 107; JIS Z0237 | ASTM D3654; PSTC 107; JIS Z0237 |
Compatible Tape Types | PSA tapes: masking, foam, ductwork, industrial, electrical | PSA tapes: masking, foam, ductwork, industrial, electrical | PSA tapes for high-temp applications: automotive, HVAC, electrical insulation, aerospace |
Best For | Single-sample standard QC; entry-level retentivity testing; R&D baseline | Multi-sample throughput; lot acceptance testing; comparative formulation study of A/B/C variants | High-temperature PSA qualification; automotive, aerospace, HVAC tapes; thermal aging simulation |
