1、 FORD LABORATORY TEST METHOD BO 160-03 Date Action Revisions 2001 04 10 Revised Editorial no technical change A. Cockman 1996 12 13 Printed copies are uncontrolled Page 1 of 3 Copyright 2001, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. DETERMINATION OF THE FOAMING PROPERTIES OF POLYURETHANE FOAM COMPONENTS Appli
2、cation This method is used to determine the foam formation of polyols and isocyanates into polyurethane foam parts in a complete form. The polyol is tested with isocyanate and the isocyanate with the polyol compound. Apparatus Required Standard Foam Form Fitted with lock and key and conditioned with
3、 the following form and dimension (see Figure 1). Laboratory Stirrer With a mixing rotor of approximately 90 mm diameter. Speed of rotation: approximately 1380/minute. Temperature Controlled Water Bath Capable of maintaining 23 C +/- 1 C to condition the components. Analytical Balance Ventilated Fum
4、e Cabinet Plastic Pail With a content of 5 L. Disposable Gloves Protection Glasses Conditioning and Test Conditions All test values indicated herein are based on material conditioned in a controlled atmosphere of 23 +/- 2 C and 50 +/- 5 % relative humidity for not less than 24 h prior to testing and
5、 tested under the same conditions unless otherwise specified. FORD LABORATORY TEST METHOD BO 160-03 Page 2 of 3 Copyright 2001, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. Procedure 1. Condition and coat the foam mold to specification requirements with the released agent used in production. 2. Pour the component
6、s A + B at a temperature of 23 C +/- 1 C into a plastic pail of known weight. (Weight according to specification requirements.) 3. Immediately after adding component B, stir the mixture for the specified time and fill the open, heated foam mold with the mixture. Note: Weight and mix the components u
7、nder a ventilated fume cabinet. The operator must wear protection glasses and disposable gloves. The test equipment must be cleaned immediately after use with perchlorethylene. 4. Close the mold immediately after filling. Remove the molded part after 6 minutes and rise the pores within 2 minutes wit
8、h a mechanical roller as used in production. 5. Then weigh the part. It must meet the weight requirements specified in the material specification, otherwise carry out a new test. 6. Test the indentation hardness after 1 h conditioning at 23 C +/- 2 C and 50 % +/- 5 % relative humidity (test method a
9、ccording to ISO 2439, Method A; test area according to Figure 1). 7. The indentation hardness must be in line with the specification requirements. Chemicals, materials, parts, and equipment referenced in this document must be used and handled properly. Each party is responsible for determining proper use and handling in its facilities. FORD LABORATORY TEST METHOD BO 160-03 Page 3 of 3 Copyright 2001, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. Figure 1
