1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONDate Action Revisions Rev. 2 2008 11 05 N-STATUS Replaced by WSS-M15P32-C L. Sinclair, FNA 2004 01 29 Activated L. Soreide Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 1 of 2 CARPET, POLYESTER, FLAT NEEDLED, WSS-M3H138-A3 LATEX
2、 BACKCOATED NOT TO BE USED FOR NEW DESIGN 1. SCOPE The material defined by this specification is a flat needled, polyester, non-woven carpet of good quality and uniform composition backcoated a with synthetic latex. 2. APPLICATION This specification was originally released for material used in the l
3、uggage compartment as a cover back trim lower product for the 2000 Ford Focus. The application requires stiffness as well as uniformity of the luggage compartment face material. 3. REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements listed herein, the end-item carpet assembly (molded or otherwise fabricate
4、d) shall meet all requirements of the WSS-M15P32-C performance specification. 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 SELECTION All evaluations sh
5、all be conducted on test specimens taken from production representative carpet. 3.3 COMPOSITION (ASTM D 276) Fiber 100% Polyester Backcoating Latex 3.4 METHOD OF DYEING Solution dyed or equivalent 3.5 CONSTRUCTION 3.5.1 Fiber Size and Description 5 dtex and 18 dtex (ASTM D 1244) (polyester) 3.5.2 Th
6、ickness, range 2.16 - 2.92 mm (ASTM D 418) ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M3H138-A3 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2008, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 2 of 2 3.6 WEIGHT, range (FLTM BN 106-01) Pile Fiber 210 - 290 g/m2Backcoating 210 - 290 g/m2Total 420 - 580 g/m23.7 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES 3.7.1 Shrinkage, max. 1.5% (FLTM BN 105-01) 3.7.2 Breaking Strength, min. (ASTM D 5034, Grab Method, 305 mm/minute jaw speed) MD 480 N AMD 510 N
