1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONDate Action Revisions Rev.2 2008 11 05 N-STATUS Replaced by WSS-M8P16-B L. Sinclair, FNA 2004 11 19 Activated L. Soreide Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 1 of 2 CARPET, BCF NYLON, BAVARIA PATTERN, 515 g/m, WSS-M3H13
2、3-B5 POLYETHYLENE BACKED, PIECE DYED NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN 1. SCOPE The materials defined by this specification are bulked continuous filament (BCF) nylon, cut pile carpets, tufted into a synthetic primary foundation. It is then coated with a polyethylene back coating. This carpet is piece d
3、yed. 2. APPLICATION This material was released originally for carpet used for trim applications as part of the Carpet Construction Strategy. 3. REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements listed herein, the end-item carpet assembly (molded or otherwise fabricated) shall meet all requirements of the
4、 WSS-M8P16-A performance specification for full floor applications and the Sound and Heat (INSUL) SDS. 3.1 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR PRODUCTION MATERIALS Material suppliers and part producers must conform to the Companys Standard Requirements For Production Materials (WSS-M99P1111-A). 3.2 SAMPLE SEL
5、ECTION All evaluations shall be conducted on test specimens taken from finished roll goods prior to any subsequent operations, such as reheating or molding. 3.3 APPEARANCE (FLTM BI 109-01) The color, pattern, and finish shall match the approved Design Center master sample, or shall be as specified o
6、n the engineering drawing. 3.4 COMPOSITION (ASTM D 276) Pile Yarn Nylon Primary Foundation Material 100% polyester Backcoating Polyethylene 3.5 METHOD OF DYEING Piece dyed ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M3H133-B5 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Pa
7、ge 2 of 2 3.6 CONSTRUCTION 3.6.1 Pile Yarn (ASTM D 1577) 105 - 115 tex (nylon, crimped textured, bulked continuous filament, 1.0 1.5 tex). 3.6.2 Pile Count (ASTM D 5793) Rows 48.0/100 mm min. Stitches 51.0/100 mm min. Rows and stitches per 100 mm shall be based on an average count on a 254 mm length
8、 of carpet. 3.6.3 Foundation Materials Primary (Tufting Foundation) SBPET 3.6.4 Backcoating The polyethylene shall form a continuous and uniform coating over the back of the carpet so that all pile fibers are covered. The polyethylene shall be thoroughly cured and shall maintain its ability to lock
9、in the pile fibers in the end-item, molded carpet assembly. The polyethylene shall thoroughly saturate the base of the pile fiber bundles to ensure adequate tuft lock. Penetration of the polyethylene through to the face shall be controlled to provide the required resistance to abrasion and fiber los
10、s, but the polyethylene shall not be visible on the face of the pile fiber. 3.6.5 Needle Gauge 1.98 mm 3.6.6 Pile Height, max. 6.2 mm (ASTM D 5823) 3.7 WEIGHT, g/m2, min (ASTM D 5848) Pile Yarn 515 Primary Foundation Material 100 Polyethylene 350 3.8 FLAMMABILITY (ISO 3795/SAE J369) Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute
