1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION Material Name Specification Number Date Action Revisions Ver. 2 2008 10 29 N-STATUS No Replacement Named L. Sinclair, FNA 2002 10 31 Activated L. Soreide Printed copies are uncontrolled Page 1 of 3 Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. CARPET, BCF NYLON,
2、SANTA FE PATTERN, RIGITEX, 305 g/m WSS-M3H129-A NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN 1. SCOPE The material defined in this specification is a bulked continuous filament (BCF) nylon, cut pile carpets, tufted into a synthetic primary foundation. It is then laminated with a filled, post industrial thermoplast
3、ic to a synthetic backing for improved rigidity and strength. 2. APPLICATION This specification was released originally for material used for back panel applications. 3. REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements listed herein, the end-item carpet assembly (molded or otherwise fabricated) shall me
4、et all requirements of the WSS-M8P16-A performance specification for trim applications, except 3.16 Original Tuft Pull Strength which shall be 10 N minimum, and any requirements specified on the engineering drawing. 3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS Material suppliers and part produ
5、cers must conform to the Companys Standard Requirements For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A). 3.2 SAMPLE SELECTION All evaluations shall be conducted on test specimens taken from finished roll goods prior to any operations, such as reheating or molding. 3.3 APPEARANCE (FLTM BI 109-01) The color
6、, pattern, and finish shall match the approved Design Center master sample, or shall be as specified on the engineering drawing. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M3H129-A Page 2 of 3 Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. 3.4 COMPOSITION (ASTM D 276) Pile Yarn Nylon 6 Primary Foundatio
7、n Material 100 % polyester Backcoating * * As specified on the Approved Source List. * As required to meet the tuft pull, fiber weight, abrasion requirements on the end item molded carpet per WSS-M8P16-A 3.5 CONSTRUCTION 3.5.1 Pile Yarn (ASTM D 418) 150 - 160 tex t0 (nylon 6, crimped textured, bulke
8、d continuous filament, 1.9 2.4 tex). 3.5.2 Pile Count (ASTM D 418) Rows 39.4/100 mm Stitches 36.0/100 mm Rows and stitches per 100 mm shall be based on an average count on a 254 mm length of carpet and shall not exceed - 2/100 mm. 3.5.3 Foundation Materials Primary (Tufting Foundation) * *As specifi
9、ed on the Approved Source List. 3.5.4 Backcoating The backcoat shall form a continuous and uniform coating over the back of the carpet so that all pile fibers are covered. The backcoat shall be thoroughly melted and shall maintain its ability to lock in the pile fibers in the end-item, molded carpet
10、 assembly. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M3H129-A Page 3 of 3 Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, Inc. The backcoat shall thoroughly saturate the base of the pile fiber bundles to ensure adequate tuft lock. Penetration of the backcoat through to the face shall be controlled to provide
11、 the required resistance to abrasion and fiber loss, but backcoat shall not be visible on the face of the pile fiber. 3.5.5 Needle Gauge 2.5 mm 3.5.6 Pile Height, min 3.0 mm (ASTM D 418) 3.6 WEIGHT, g/m2, range (ASTM D 418/FLTM AN 102-02) Pile Yarn 300 - 330 Primary Foundation Material * Backcoating * * As specified on the Approved Source List * As required to meet the tuft pull, fiber weight loss, abrasion requirements on the end item molded carpet per WSS-M8P16-A. 3.7 FLAMMABILITY (ISO 3795/SAE J369) Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute 3.8 METHOD OF DYEING Solution dyed
