1、 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONDate Action Revisions 2007 02 26 N-STATUS Use one of WSS-M99P41-A10 thru A63; Inserted 3.0; Deleted 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.15, 3.17 Corrected numbering on 3.10.2, 3.10. 3, 3.10.4, 3.10.5, 3.10.6, 3.11.9, 3.13.5 however label must remain legible. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPEC
2、IFICATIONWSS-M99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 9 of 22 3.11.5 Resistance to Scuffing 100 Cycles (FLTM BN 108-04, 0.9 Kg load, A head) This is a standardized label requirement. Requirements may be altered to be consistent with the part requ
3、irement. Prior approval must be obtained from Materials Engineering. Scuffing performance level other than this must be recorded on Supplement A, the engineering drawing, and the Approved Source List. Light amount of wear is not cause for rejection; however label must remain legible. 3.11.6 Crocking
4、 Wet, Dry, and Cleaners, min Rating 4 (FLTM BN 107-01, ISO 105-A02/ AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2) In addition to wet and dry crocking per the test method, evaluate the following cleaners (or equivalent) using the procedure for wet crocking: All Purpose Cleaner (E0AZ-19526-AA) Glass Cleaner with Amm
5、onia (E4AZ-1199C507-AA) Leather and Vinyl Cleaner (F2AZ-19521-WA) IPA (50% v/v IPA and deionized water) 3.11.7 Migration Staining, min Rating 5 (FLTM BN 103-01, ISO 105-A02/ AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1 and 2) There shall be no evidence of injurious exudation, adhesion (tackiness), separation or col
6、or transfer when placed face to face with itself and the standard vinyl test material. The specimens and the accessory test materials must not show any surface deterioration, change in color tone (hue), or any other defects. 3.11.8 Soiling and Cleanability (FLTM BN 112-08, ISO 105-A02/ AATCC Evaluat
7、ion Procedure 1) After Cleaning, min Rating 4 3.11.9 Low Temperature Resistance Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 should be conditioned for 4 h at -35 +/- 2 C. 3.11.9.1 Cold Flexibility (FLTM BN 102-01) Original (as received) -35 +/- 1 C After 168 hours at 80 +/- 2 C -35 +/- 1 C In addition to the
8、general requirements, the label shall remain flexible and exhibit no cracking when bent around a 6.4 mm mandrel (label side up) immediately after exposure. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 10 of 22 3.
9、11.10 Resistance to “W” Flex (FLTM BN 102-02) ONLY for labels affixed to flexible materials which may experience flexing with the part, e.g. luggage shade, seat, cargo net. This excludes labels affixed to fabric-covered visors and seatbelt labels. 3.11.10.1 Original 45,000 cycles 3.11.10.2 After agi
10、ng 225 kJ/m2(SAE J1885) 10,000 cycles 3.11.10.3 After aging 168 hours at 100 +/- 2 C 30,000 cycles 3.11.11 Resistance to Flex Fold (FLTM BN 102-04 Method A) ONLY for labels affixed to flexible materials which may experience flexing with the part, e.g. luggage shade, seat, cargo net. This excludes la
11、bels affixed to fabric-covered visors and seatbelt labels. 3.11.11.1 Original Flex Fold 100,000 cycles 3.11.11.2 Aged 168 hours at 100 +/- 2 C 50,000 cycles mechanical convection oven, plus flex fold Note: The label must be centered on the 250 x 300 mm material substrate. 3.11.12 Resistance to Laund
12、ering, min 30 Cycles (ASTM D 2724-11) Note: Only applicable for labels applied to interior trim pieces which are designed to be removed and laundered, such as child seat fabric or removable tote bags. 3.11.13 Odor (FLTM BO 131-01) Max rating 2 Note: Test to be run on the label alone, not affixed to
13、the substrate. 3.11.14 Fogging (SAE J1756, 3 h at 100 C heating, 21 C cooling plate, post test conditioning 1 h and 16 h) Fog Number, min 70 Note: Test to be run on the label alone, not affixed to the substrate. Formation of clear film, droplets or crystals is cause for rejection unless it can be de
14、termined by FTIR analysis and concurred upon by Ford Materials Engineering that the deposits do not contribute to windshield fog (e.g. water droplets.) ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 11 of 22 3.11.1
15、5 Flammability (ISO 3795, SAE J369) Burn Rate, max 100 mm/minute Test shall be conducted with the label 100 % bonded to the substrate to form a material composite. 3.11.16 Battery acid resistance FOR LABELS AFFIXED ON VEHICLE BATTERY AND BATTERY SHIELDS ONLY Apply label onto appropriate substrate an
16、d allow to cure for 24 hours at 23 C before starting test. Evenly distribute ten drops (approximately every 1 “) of 10% by weight of sulfuric acid (Sp. Gravity 1.260 +/- 0.005) around the outside edge of the label with half of each drop on the label, the other half on the substrate. Five isolated dr
17、ops are to be placed on the printed area of the label away from the cut edges. One drop is equal to 0.06 mL. The test conditions are as follows: 3.11.16.1 Place the acid prepared label/panel into an air circulating oven in a horizontal plane at 80 +/- 2 C for 16 hours. 3.11.16.2 Place a separate set
18、 of prepared test label/panels on a flat surface at ambient laboratory temperature for four weeks. The label must display no lack of adhesion due to acid attack. The pressure sensitive adhesive must have good acid resistance. Acid discoloration at the die cut edges must not exceed more than 1/16“ fr
19、om the edge into the label area. 3.12 LABEL PERFORMANCE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR (A2): All label systems are subject to the acceptance requirements of Section 3.9. The following testing applies to labels affixed to areas of the vehicle such as the doorjamb or inside the fuel filler door. The requirements
20、contain a mix of interior and exterior testing. 3.12.1. Scannability Note: Only applicable to labels that are intended to be scanned with a barcode reader. The scannability performance level must be documented on the engineering drawing, Supplement A, and on the Approved Source List via the line cal
21、lout Seventh Digit. 3.12.1.1 Original The barcode pattern must be scannable by the type of scanner that will be used in production. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 12 of 22 3.12.1.2 After Conditionin
22、g If the label must be “scannable“ for the lifetime of the vehicle and/or for service requirements, scan samples following conditioning per Paras 3.12.3, 3.12.6, 3.12.7, 3.12.8. Otherwise, choose the appropriate paragraphs for the application and record on Supplement A. 3.12.2 Adhesion Adhesion must
23、 be tested per appropriate classification in Para 3.12.2.1 - 3 “as received“ and after conditioning per 3.12.3.1 - 5. Adhesion performance level must be noted on Supplement A, the Engineering Drawing, and on the Approved Source List via the Line Callout Second Digit. 3.12.2.1 Removable, min 5 N/m (a
24、nd easily (ASTM D 1000, 180 peel, peeled by hand) appropriate substrate(s), conditioned per Para 3.3) Removable, non-permanent, non-staining, and easily removed by hand. For example, labels that contain information that is intended to be temporary for convenience and/or inventory or process manageme
25、nt. Also includes protective films containing no printed information. 3.12.2.2 Low Performance, min 175 N/m (ASTM D 1000, 180 peel, appropriate substrate(s), conditioned per Para 3.3) This label classification conveys information that is not safety related nor government mandated. 3.12.2.3 Medium Pe
26、rformance, min 525 N/m (ASTM D 1000, 180 peel, appropriate substrate(s), conditioned per Para 3.3) This label classification may convey safety information or governmentally mandated information that is permanent by virtue of the protected environment in which it shall be installed. 3.12.3 Appearance
27、 and Adhesion after environmental conditioning Requirements for 3.12.3.1 3.12.3.5: Adhesion must be tested per Para.3.12.2, 1 - 4 h after removal from the conditioning environments listed below in Paras. 3.12.3.1 - 3.12.3.5 The result must be equal or greater than the result listed in Para. 3.12.2.
28、No visual evidence of adhesion loss, delamination, peeling, blistering, cracking, or any other type of failure. In addition, the material shall not be removed without being destroyed. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007, Ford Global Techno
29、logies, LLC Page 13 of 22 For removable labels, peel an additional sample by hand 1 - 4 h after removal from the conditioning environment. Min. adhesion 5 N/mm width; and easily peeled by hand. In addition, after the label is removed, no adverse affect on the substrate (e.g. evidence of staining, di
30、scoloration, gloss change, transfer of adhesive residue on the substrate) is permitted after the exposures listed below in paragraphs 3.12.3.1 - 3.12.3.4. 3.12.3.1 Heat Age Place the test specimen in an oven for 336 h at 80 +/- 2 C. This test condition must be recorded on the engineering drawing, Su
31、pplement A, and on the Approved Source List via the Line Callout Fourth Digit. 3.12.3.2 Heat Resistance Place the test specimen in an oven for 1 h at 120 +/- 2 C. 3.12.3.3 Humidity Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are cured for 15 min at 23 +/- 2 C. The panels are then placed in a humidity chamber
32、 for 168 hours at 38 +/- 2 C, 95 - 100% R.H. Additional panels are prepared in the same manner and are then placed in a mechanical convection oven for 15 min at 121 +/- 2 C. These panels are then placed in the humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/- 2 C, 95 - 100% R.H. 3.12.3.4 Environmental Cycle
33、The following general conditioning is a standardized label requirement. Conditioning requirements may be altered to be consistent with the part requirement. Prior approval must be obtained from Materials Engineering. Condition the test specimen as follows: 10 cycles, each cycle shall consist of the
34、following: -4 h at 100 +/- 2 C -4 h at 38 +/- 2 C and 95 - 100% R.H. -16 h at - 40 +/- 2 C 3.12.3.5 Water Immersion, min 24 h Not required for removable labels Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are completely immersed in a water bath maintained at 32 +/- 2 C. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M
35、99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 14 of 22 3.12.4 Crocking, Wet, Dry, and Cleaners, min Rating 4 (FLTM BN 107-01, ISO 105-A02/ AATCC Evaluation Procedure 2) In addition to wet and dry crocking per the test method, evaluate the following cle
36、aners (or equivalent) using the procedure for wet crocking: All Purpose Cleaner (E0AZ-19526-AA) Glass Cleaner with Ammonia (E4AZ-1199C507-AA) IPA (50% v/v IPA and deionized water) Aliphatic Petroleum Naptha (M14J148) ASTM Fuel C w/10% ethanol (see ASTM D471 for Fuel C) 3.12.5 Fluid Resistance Test p
37、anels prepared per Para. 3.3 are immersed for 24 h in Aliphatic Petroleum Naptha (M14J148) at 23 +/- 2 C. The panels are dried prior to examination. 3.12.6 Abrasion Resistance, min 40 cycles (FLTM BN 108-02, CS-10 wheel, 500 g load) Light amount of wear is not cause for rejection; however label must
38、 remain legible. The above general conditioning is a standardized label requirement. Conditioning requirements may be altered to be consistent with the part requirement. Prior approval must be obtained from Materials Engineering. Abrasion level must be recorded the engineering drawing, Supplement A,
39、 and on the Approved Source List via the line callout - Third Digit. 3.12.7 Low Temperature Resistance Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 shall be conditioned for 4 h at -35 +/- 2 C. 3.12.8 Salt Spray Resistance, min 48 h (ASTM B 117) 3.12.9 Odor (SAE J1351) Max rating 2 Test to be run on the film b
40、y itself. 3.13 LABEL PERFORMANCE, EXTERIOR (A3): All label systems are subject to the acceptance requirements of Section 3.9. The following testing applies to labels affixed to areas of the vehicle such as the trailer hitch, toneau cover, pick-up bed, body-side moldings, bumpers, or exterior body pa
41、nels. 3.13.1 Scannability Note: Only applicable to labels that are intended to be scanned with a barcode reader. The scannability performance level must be documented on the engineering drawing, Supplement A, and on the Approved Source List via the line callout Seventh Digit. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SP
42、ECIFICATIONWSS-M99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 15 of 22 3.13.1.1 Original The barcode pattern must be scannable by the type of scanner that will be used in production. 3.13.1.2 After Conditioning If the label must be “scannable“ for the
43、lifetime of the vehicle and/or for service requirements, scan samples following conditioning per Paras. 3.13.3 and 3.13.6. Otherwise, choose the appropriate paragraphs for the application and record on Supplement A. 3.13.2 Adhesion - as received, min 325 N/m width (ASTM D 1000, 180peel, appropriate
44、substrate(s), condition per Para 3.3) For removable labels, min 5 N/m (and easily (ASTM D 1000, 180 peel, peeled by hand) appropriate substrate(s), conditioned per Para 3.3) Adhesion performance levels must be recorded on the engineering drawing, Supplement A, and the Approved Source List via the Li
45、ne Callout Second Digit. 3.13.3 Appearance and Adhesion after 550 N/m width environmental conditioning, min Requirements for 3.13.3.1 - 3.13.3.6: Adhesion must be tested per Para. 3.13.2, 1 - 4 h after removal from the conditioning environments listed below in Paras. 3.13.3.1 - 3.13.3.6. For removab
46、le labels, min 5 N/mm width and easily removed by hand For removable labels, peel an additional sample by hand 1 4 h after removal from conditioning environment. Also, after a label is removed, no adverse effect on the substrate (e.g. evidence of staining, discoloration, gloss change, transfer of ad
47、hesive residue on the substrate) is permitted after the exposure listed below in Paras. 3.13.3.1 - 5. No visual evidence of adhesion loss, delamination, peeling, blistering, cracking, or any other type of failure. In addition, the material shall not be removed without being destroyed. 3.13.3.1 Heat
48、Age Place the test specimen in an oven for 72 h at 70 +/- 2 C. This test condition must be recorded on the engineering drawing, Supplement A, and the Approved Source List via Line Callout Fourth Digit. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONWSS-M99P34-A/A4 Printed copies are uncontrolled Copyright 2007,
49、Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 16 of 22 3.13.3.2 Heat Resistance Place the test specimen in an oven for 1 h at 120 +/- 2 C. 3.13.3.3 Humidity Test panels prepared per Para. 3.3 are cured for 15 min at 23 +/- 2 C. The panels are then placed in a humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/- 2 C, 95 - 100% R.H. Additional panels are prepared in the same manner and are then placed in a mechanical convection oven for 15 min at 121 +/- 2 C. These panels are then placed in the humidity chamber for 168 hours at 38 +/- 2 C,
