On-Site Coating Pull-Off Testing for Adhesion Verification and Quality Assurance

When it comes to protective and decorative coatings, adhesion is everything. Our on-site coating pull-off testing service is designed to verify the bond strength of coatings directly where they’re applied—on bridges, pipelines, tanks, industrial structures, and more. Whether you're assessing a new application or inspecting existing work, this test ensures your coating system meets industry standards and will perform as expected in the field. It’s a fast, reliable way to confirm quality and identify potential failures.

How On-Site Pull-Off Testing Works

Our trained technicians use specialised portable equipment to adhere a loading fixture (called a dolly) to the coated surface. A tensile force is gradually applied perpendicular to the surface until the coating detaches, measuring the force required to cause failure. This helps determine whether the failure is adhesive (between layers) or cohesive (within the coating or substrate), giving you insight into both material quality and surface preparation.

The test is minimally invasive and ideal for quality control, warranty validation, or third-party inspection. With clear reporting and expert analysis, our on-site pull-off testing delivers the confidence and documentation you need to verify performance—without removing your coating or halting operations.