1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONMaterial Name Specification NumberDate Release No. Release/Revision1985 11 04 CDP1-SR532375-2 ReleasedWP 3948-a Page 1 of 7TAPE, FASTENER - HOOK STEM - MODERATE STRENGTH- ESB-M7H4-A1HIGH CYCLE LIFE (WOVEN) ESB-M7H4-B1TAPE, FASTENER - MUSHROOM STEM - HIGH STRENGTH-
2、ESB-M7H4-A2LOW CYCLE LIFE (WOVEN) ESB-M7H4-B2TAPE, FASTENER - LOOP (WOVEN) ESB-M7H5-A1ESB-M7H5-B1TAPE, FASTENER - LOOP (KNIT) ESB-M7H5-A2ESB-M7H5-B21. SCOPEThe material defined by this specification is a tape fastener consisting of:Hook Stem Tape: Moderate shear and peel ESB-M7H4-A1, B1strength-high
3、 cycle lifeMushroom Stem Tape: High shear, tension, and ESB-M7H4-A2, B2peel strength-low cycle lifeLoop Tape: Woven ESB-M7H5-A1, B1Loop Tape: Knitted ESB-M7H5-A2, B22. APPLICATIONESB-M7H4-A1, B1 and ESB-M7H5-A1, B1 were released originallyfor material used as a closure along convertible top siderail
4、s,backlites, and other trim applications. ESB-M7H4-A2, B2 wasreleased originally as a fastener for retaining luggage compartment binsin the 1986 Taurus. ESB-M7H5-A2, B2 was released for material usedas a closure for armrest covers on the 1986 Taurus.ESB-M7H4-A1, B1 and ESB-M7H5-A1, B1 were originall
5、ydesignated ESB-M7H4-A, B and ESB-M7H5-A, B respectively.Where the original specification numbers are shown, the new specificationnumbers shall be implied.ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ESB-M7H4-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H4-B1 thru B2ESB-M7H5-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H5-B1 trhu B2 WP 3948-b Page 2 of 73. REQUIREME
6、NTS3.1 “STATISTICAL PROCESS”Suppliers must conform to the requirements of Ford Quality SystemStandard Q-101, with control charts and process data analyzedaccording to Ford Continuing Process Control and Process CapabilityImprovement Manual (Statistical Process Control Manual in EAO).3.2 INFRARED SPE
7、CTROPHOTOMETRY AND/OR THERMAL ANALYSISFord Motor Company, at its option, may conduct infrared and/orthermal analysis of material/parts supplied to this specification.The IR spectra and thermogram established for initial approvalshall constitute the reference standard and shall be kept on fileat the
8、designated material laboratory. All samples shall produceIR spectra and thermogram that correspond to the reference standardwhen tested under the same conditions.3.3 CONDITIONINGAll test values indicated herein are based on materials conditionedin a controlled atmosphere of 23 2 C and 50 5% relative
9、humidity for 24 h prior to testing and tested under the samecontrolled conditions.3.4 APPEARANCE(FLTM BI 9-1)The color, pattern, and finish shall match the approved DesignCenter master sample, or shall be as specified on the engineeringdrawing.3.5 COMPOSITION(ASTM D 276)ESB-M7H4-A1, B1 Backing & 100
10、% NylonHook Stems 6, 6ESB-M7H5-A1, B1, A2, B2 Backing & 100% NylonLoops 6, 6ESB-M7H4-A2, B2 Backing 100% Nylon6, 6Mushroom Stems 100% Polypropylene3.6 CONSTRUCTION AND YARN DESCRIPTION(ASTM D 3775 and ASTM D 1244)The construction and composition of the hook tape and loop tapeshall be equivalent to t
11、hat originally approved by the Textile andAcoustic Engineering Section.ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ESB-M7H4-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H4-B1 thru B2ESB-M7H5-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H5-B1 trhu B2 WP 3948-b Page 3 of 73.6.1 Hook TapeESB-M7H4-A1, DELTA B1The hook tape is woven in the form of raised and staggeredlo
12、ops. The loops are then precision cut in alternatedirections to provide a specific concentration of hookstems/cm 2 .Hook Tape:Hook Stem Yarn 0.20 mm monofilamentnylonHook Stem 31 hook stems/cm 2Concentration,minAlternate ConstructionHook Tape:Hook Stem Yarn 0.16 mm monofilamentnylonHook Stem Concent
13、ration, 62 hook stems/cm 2minESB-M7H4-A2, B2The hook tape is woven with raised polypropylenemonofilament yarns which are heated to form mushroom toppedstems.Hook Tape, min:Mushroom Stem Yarn 0.16 mm monofilamentpolypropyleneMushroom Stem 62 mushroom toppedConcentration stems/cm 23.6.2 Loop TapeESB-M
14、7H5-A1, B1 Woven backingESB-M7H5-A2, B2 Knit BackingThe loop tape is woven or knit and then napped to form auniform disoriented surface of uncut loops which provide amating engagement for the hook tape.ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ESB-M7H4-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H4-B1 thru B2ESB-M7H5-A1 thru A2ESB-M7
15、H5-B1 trhu B2 WP 3948-b Page 4 of 73.7 BREAKING STRENGTH, N/mm width, min(ASTM D 1682, Grab Method, 305 mm/minjaw speed, avg. of 5 samples)3.7.1 Original, warp onlyESB-M7H4-A1, B1 ESB-M7H4-A2, B2Hook Tape 22 18Alternate 20 18ConstructionESB-M7H5-A1, B1 ESB-M7H5-A2, B2Loop Tape 18 83.7.2 Ultraviolet
16、Degradation, Warp Only(FLTM BN 17-2, 50 +/- 5% R.H.,62 2 C Black Panel Temp)After exposure in the fadeometer for 100 SFH and/or Floridaand Arizona for 10,500 Langleys, the tapes shall lose nomore than 50% of their original tensile strength. Also,fibers shall exhibit no evidence of degradation.3.8 SH
17、EAR STRENGTH, kPa, min(ASTM D 1682, Grab Method with 50 mmhook to loop overlay, 305 mm/min jawspeed, avg. of 5 samples)3.8.1 OriginalESB-M7H4-A1, B1 to ESB-M7H4-A2, B2 toESB-M7H5-A1, B1 ESB-M7H5-A2, B248 1723.8.2 AgedAfter exposure in the fadeometer for 100 SFH at 65 +/- 2 CBlack Panel Temp and/or F
18、lorida and Arizona for 10,500Langleys under glass, the material shall lose no more than50% of its original shear strength.3.9 PEEL STRENGTH, N/m width, min(ASTM D 413 - Machine Method, jawspeed 305 mm/min, avg. of 5 samples)ESB-M7H4-A1, B1 to ESB-M7H4-A2, B2 toESB-M7H5-A1, B1 ESB-M7H5-A2, B2130 260E
19、NGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ESB-M7H4-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H4-B1 thru B2ESB-M7H5-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H5-B1 trhu B2 WP 3948-b Page 5 of 73.10 TENSION STRENGTH, kPa, min ESB-M7H4-A2, B2 to(Avg. of 5 readings) ESB-M7H5-A2, B2 only21Test Method:Staple 25 x 76 mm pieces of ESB-M7H4-A2, B2 and ESB-M7H5-A2, B2
20、 to flat foundation boards. Mate these 2 pieces togetherwith a 36 N roller so that a 25 x 25 mm area of the hook and loopis in contact with one another. Separate these samples in a tensiletesting machine with a jaw speed of 305 mm/min, and the directionof load perpendicular to the plane of the sampl
21、es.3.11 SHRINKAGE, warp, %, max(FLTM BN 5-1)Hook Tape 3.0Loop Tape 4.03.12 WET FADE, min Rating 4.0(FLTM BN 1-1, 80 SFH, 65 +/- 2 CBlack Panel Temp and/or 10,500Langleys in Florida and/or Arizonaunder glass)No individual yarn or combination of yarns shall fade, stain, orexhibit any color tone change
22、, nor shall the yarns change in hue orbrightness in excess of the above rating of the AATCC Gray Scale(10 Step) for Evaluating Change of Color.Production material shall exhibit lightfastness qualities equal toor better than the original sample approved by the Textile andAcoustic Engineering Section.
23、3.13 ESB-M7H4-B1, B2 and ESB-M7H5-B1, B2 FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENT3.13.1 FlammabilityIn order to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle SafetyStandard No. 302, the materials, portions of components,and composites shall not burn or transmit a flame acrossits surface, at a rate of more than 101 mm per min.
24、Todemonstrate compliance, the sample size and method oftesting shall be in accordance with FLTM BN 24-2.ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ESB-M7H4-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H4-B1 thru B2ESB-M7H5-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H5-B1 trhu B2 WP 3948-b Page 6 of 73.13.2 Performance- Environmental AgingAll materials, portions
25、of components, and compositesdefined by this specification that have not been treated,modified, or reformulated, and exceed a max burn rate of76 mm per min as specified by the Flammability Lot SamplingPlan of FLTM BN 24-2, must be evaluated for permanency ofthe materials flame retardant properties p
26、er ESB-M25P3-Aaccording to the accelerated environmental agingrequirements applicable to the basic material category ofthis particular specification.Any material, portions of components, and compositesdefined by this specification that have been treated,modified, or reformulated to conform to Flamma
27、bility LotSampling Plan of FLTM BN 24-2, regardless of max burn rate,must be evaluated for both permanency of materials flameretardant properties and changes in mechanical, chemical,and physical properties per ESB-M25P3-A applicable to thebasic materials category of this particular specification.3.1
28、3.3 Flammability Test ProgramMaterials, portions of components, and composites governedby this specification must also comply with therequirements of ES-D3AB-11014-AA.3.14 ESB-M7H4-A1, A2 and ESB-M7H5-A1, A2 FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENT(FLTM BN 24-2, without the lot sampling plan)101 mm/minIn addition,
29、the test specimen shall not exhibit any flashing orsudden flaming on either surface in excess of the above maximumvalue.3.15 SUPPLIERS RESPONSIBILITYAll materials supplied to this specification must be equivalent inall characteristics to the material upon which approval wasoriginally granted.Prior t
30、o making any changes in the properties, composition,construction, color, processing, or labeling of the materialoriginally approved under this specification, whether or not suchchanges affect the materials ability to meet the specificationrequirements, the Supplier shall notify Purchasing, Toxicolog
31、y, andthe affected Materials Engineering activity of the proposed changesand obtain the written approval of the materials engineeringactivity. Test data, test samples, and a new code identificationare to be submitted with the request.ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION ESB-M7H4-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H4-B1
32、thru B2ESB-M7H5-A1 thru A2ESB-M7H5-B1 trhu B2 WP 3948-b Page 7 of 7Substance restrictions imposed by law, regulations, or Ford applyto the materials addressed by this document. The restrictions aredefined in Engineering Material specification WSS-M99P9999-A1,unless a different suffix (e.g., A2 A3) i
33、s specified on theengineering document for the application.4. APPROVAL OF MATERIALSMaterials defined by this specification must have prior approval by theresponsible Materials Engineering activity. Suppliers desiring approvalof their materials shall first obtain an expression of interest from theaff
34、ected Purchasing, Design, and Materials Engineering activity its ownlaboratory report to the specification (test results, not nominalvalues), the material designation and code number, and test specimens forFord evaluation. Upon approval, the material will be added to theEngineering Material Approved Source List.5. GENERAL INFORMATIONThe material data included herein is for information only and is not arequirement for the supplier.5.1 Cycle Life ESB-M7H4-A1, B1 to ESB-M7H4-A2, B2 toESB-M7H5-A1, B1 ESB-M7H5-A2, B210,000 cycles 25 cycles
