1、Date Action Revisions Rev. 03 2014 11 25 Revised See Summary of Revisions G. Eaton, FNA 2014 01 22 Revised See Summary of Revisions G. Eaton, FNA 2013 04 05 Revised See Summary of Revisions G. Eaton, FNA Controlled document at www.MATS Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 1 of 17 ENGIN
2、EERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION LABEL PERFORMANCE, NO ADHESIVE WSS-M99P41-A10 LABEL PERFORMANCE, SEWN IN WSS-M99P41-A11 LABEL PERFORMANCE, REMOVABLE WSS-M99P41-A20 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA, INTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A31 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A32 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA, UNDERHOOD WSS-M99P
3、41-A33 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA HIGH ABRASION, INTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A34 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA, HIGH ABRASION, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A35 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA, SECURITY FEATURE, INTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A41 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA, SECURITY FEATURE, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A42 LABEL PERFORMANCE, PSA, SECURITY FEA
4、TURE, UNDERHOOD WSS-M99P41-A43 LABEL PERFORMANCE, HEAT APPLIED, INTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A51 LABEL PERFORMANCE, HEAT APPLIED, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A52 LABEL PERFORMANCE, HEAT APPLIED, UNDERHOOD WSS-M99P41-A53 LABEL PERFORMANCE, HEAT APPLIED, HIGH ABRASION, INTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A54 LABEL PERFORMANCE, HEAT A
5、PPLIED, HIGH ABRASION, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A55 LABEL PERFORMANCE, HEAT APPLIED, VERY HIGH ABRASION WSS-M99P41-A56 LABEL PERFORMANCE, IN MOLD, POST MOLD, INTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A61 LABEL PERFORMANCE, IN MOLD, POST MOLD, EXTERIOR WSS-M99P41-A62 LABEL PERFORMANCE, IN MOLD, POST MOLD, UNDERHOOD WSS-M99P41-
6、A63 LABEL PERFORMANCE, INSTRUCTIONAL TAPES, PSA WSS-M99P41-A72 1. SCOPE These specifications define the performance requirements for all Ford Motor Company vehicle labels. The base materials and adhesive types that make up the particular label are selected by the supplier to meet the intended applic
7、ation. The information is documented in Supplement A, of this specification. 2. APPLICATION These specifications were released originally for labeling requirements of various automotive components. Applications include (but are not limited to) warning labels, bar code labels, instructional labels, a
8、nd “patches” having no printing. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M99P41-A10/A72 Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 2 of 17 2.1 DEFINITIONS OF LABEL APPLICATION TYPES No Adhesive: Informational or instructional labels, located interior, exterior, or underhood, which are hung on
9、 the vehicle. The label must remain legible until the vehicle reaches the consumer. Sewn In: Informational or instructional labels, interior only, and sewn into a vehicle component such as a seat, seatbelt webbing, or head rest. These labels must remain intact for the life of the vehicle. Removable:
10、 Informational or instructional labels or protective films located interior, exterior or underhood. Removable labels are not intended to remain intact for the life of the vehicle. Removable labels are considered to be temporary for convenience inventory or process management. Protective films contai
11、ning no printed information are considered removable labels Removable labels are intended to be easily removed by hand and non-staining to the substrate they are applied to. The labels are hand applied at room temperature and must remain legible and in place until they are removed by the consumer or
12、 manufacturing facility. Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA): Informational or instructional labels located interior, exterior or underhood. PSA labels are intended to remain legible and in position for the life of the vehicle. PSA labels are NOT approved for seatbelt webbing. Maximum bond strength is
13、 reached after 72 hours, but within 20 minutes initial strength makes them difficult to remove. The labels are hand applied in the assembly plant or at the Tier One supplier facility. PSA High Abrasion: Same as PSA but for labels located in a high abrasion environment such as the seat, carpet, or un
14、protected exterior. PSA Label Security Feature: PSA labels described above but with unique characteristics designed to show evidence that a part on a vehicle or its information has been tampered with, altered and/or counterfeit. The label security feature(s) could include, but are not limited to, UV
15、 foot print, self-destruction upon attempted removal, infra red traceable ink or adhesive or anti-counterfeit printing. The intent of the security feature is to allow field investigators the ability to authenticate genuine security labels. Heat Applied: Informational or instructional labels that are
16、 located anywhere in the vehicle. They are intended to remain legible for the life of the vehicle. There are two types of heat applied labels: 1. Heat transfer which is an ink base with a protective coating and adhesive. 2. Heat seal which is a multi-layer film consisting of a heat-activated adhesiv
17、e. The labels are applied at the Tier One supplier facility per the label supplier process instructions. Heat Applied High Abrasion: Same as heat applied but with a different construction that resists abrasion and is applied to the carpet, seat or unprotected exterior locations. Heat Applied Very Hi
18、gh Abrasion: Heat applied labels to seatbelt webbing. In Mold/Post Mold: Instructional or informational labels that are applied at the Tier One supplier facility. For in mold, the label is placed into the injection molding tool prior to molding the part. In Post mold or pad print, silkscreen paint i
19、s applied to the part. They are intended to remain legible for the life of the vehicle. Instructional Tapes: Printable PSA roll tape for identification labeling of underbody parts. The tape is not required to remain intact for the life of the vehicle but remain intact through assembly. ENGINEERING M
20、ATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M99P41-A10/A72 Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 3 of 17 2.2 APPLICATION TESTING Label test requirements depend on their type, location, and unique properties. Table 1 outlines the test requirements necessary for approval. Note: All labels located in a prot
21、ected exterior location do not require exterior weathering outlined in paragraph 3.16.2. All other exterior test requirements apply. TABLE 1 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC LABEL TYPES LABEL TYPE Property Location Suffix Tests Required No Adhesive All A10 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.1
22、3, 3.14, 3.16.1, 3.17.1 Sewn In Interior A11 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.1, 3.19 - 3.26 Removable All A20 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.1, 3.12.2.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.12 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.1 PSA General Interior A31 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.2, 3.12.2.2, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3
23、.12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.1, 3.18 - 3.25 Exterior A32 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.2, 3.16.2, 3.17.1, 3.26 - 3.28, 3.30, 3.31 Underhood A33 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.2, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.3, 3.15, 3.17.1, 3.26, 3.27, 3.29 3.33 High Abrasion Interior A34
24、3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.2, 3.12.2.2, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.2, 3.18 - 3.25 Exterior A35 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.2, 3.16.2, 3.17.2, 3.26 - 3.28, 3.30, 3.31 PSA Security Feature Interior A41 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.3, 3.12.2.2, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.
25、12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.1, 3.18 - 3.25 Exterior A42 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.3, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.2, 3.16.2, 3.17.1, 3.26 - 3.28, 3.30, 3.31 Underhood A43 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.11.3, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.2, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.3, 3.15, 3.17.1, 3.26, 3.27, 3.29 3.33 Heat Applied General Interio
26、r A51 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.2, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.1, 3.18 - 3.25 Exterior A52 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.2, 3.16.2, 3.17.1, 3.26 - 3.28, 3.30, 3.31 Underhood A53 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.2, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.3, 3.15, 3.17.1, 3.26, 3.27, 3.29
27、 3.33 High Abrasion Interior A54 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.2, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.2, 3.18 - 3.25 Exterior A55 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.2, 3.16.2, 3.17.2, 3.26 - 3.28, 3.30, 3.31 Very High Abrasion Interior Seatbelt A56 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.2, 3.12
28、.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.3, 3.18 - 3.25 In Mold/Post Mold Interior A61 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.2, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.1, 3.13 - 3.15, 3.16.1, 3.17.1, 3.18, 3.19, 3.21 Exterior A62 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.2, 3.16.2, 3.17.1, 3.18, 3.19, 3.21, 3.26 -
29、3.28, 3.30, 3.31 Underhood A63 3.1 - 3.10.2, 3.12.2.3, 3.12.3.2, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.3, 3.15, 3.17.1, 3.26, 3.27, 3.29 - 3.33 PSA Tapes Instructional Tape ALL A72 3.1 3.10.2, 3.11.4, 3.12.2.1, 3.12.4, 3.12.5.2, 3.17.1 ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M99P41-A10/A72 Copyright 2014, Ford Global Techn
30、ologies, LLC Page 4 of 17 3. REQUIREMENTS 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 LABEL SUBSTRATE COMPATIBILITY MANAGEMENT All labels meeting these perfo
31、rmance specifications must have Supplement A completely filled out and signed by Ford Materials Engineering, the label supplier, and the Tier One supplier. Compatibility of the label adhesive with substrate material is the responsibility of the Tier One supplier. The Tier One shall have the label te
32、sted on any additional substrates against the applicable performance specification requirements. If the requirements are met, a new Supplement A shall be signed and documented with the addition/change in substrate material. 3.3 CONDITIONING AND TEST CONDITIONS Unless otherwise noted, the test specim
33、en consists of a label affixed to the production substrate material. The labels must be applied to the production representative substrate using a production representative process. The substrate material may be taken from the actual part or may be a production-representative plaque (having grain if
34、 appropriate.) 3.4 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ON SUPPLEMENT A All Labels Requirements apply for all specifications. 3.4.1 Thickness Report label face stock and adhesive thickness on Supplement A. Report release liner type and thickness on Supplement A. 3.4.2 Base film/Adhesive/Release Liner/Print Method
35、 Report basic material type for each layer of the label on Supplement A. if applicable. 3.4.3 Label Print Color Report ink color(s) used on the label on Supplement A. 3.4.4 Application Substrate Report the material the label was affixed to for testing. Unless prior authorization is obtained from Mat
36、erials Engineering, the label must be tested on the substrate(s) it will be adhered to in production. The substrate and substrate color(s) must be recorded on Supplement A. Management of substrate changes is the responsibility of the Tier One supplier, per para 3.2. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATIO
37、N WSS-M99P41-A10/A72 Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 5 of 17 3.4.5 Application Process Any label application parameters that must be set during production must be documented on Supplement A. (e.g. heat applied labels must have a record of process temperature, time, recommendations
38、, etc.) 3.4.6 Safety Labels, Scanned Labels and Security Feature Labels Report on Supplement A. See para 3.10 3.4.7 Retain Supplement A Requirement Information Supplement A is maintained by Materials Engineering and is required at PPAP. Contact the Materials Engineering Department for information. 3
39、.4.8 Functional Requirements Report on Supplement A any functional requirements and/or any limitations for the label. 3.5 RELEASE LINER For labels with release liners, the label must be easily removed from the liner and must not tear, distort, or otherwise become illegible rendering the label unsuit
40、able for intended application. 3.6 PRINT ADHESION Place a strip of 25 mm wide 3M #898 or current equivalent tape on the printed side of the label. Apply the tape with moderate thumb pressure to the label and substrate. Remove the tape by pulling one end at a 90 angle with a quick snap. There shall b
41、e no effect on legibility and no graphic delamination from the substrate. 3.7 SETTING TIME FOR NORMAL HANDLING, STORAGE STABILITY The label shall set sufficiently to permit normal handling immediately after application and shall be free of streaks, blisters, wrinkles, ragged edges, and any other sur
42、face imperfections after storage for up to 30 days at temperatures up to 40 C 3.8 LABEL STRENGTH The label must not break, tear, or deface when removed from the release backing or tape roll. 3.9 GENERAL ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA Initial The labels or tapes shall be free of streaks, blisters, wrinkles, rag
43、ged edges, and any other surface imperfections that will make them unsuitable for the intended usage. The design, color, and gloss shall be as specified on the engineering drawing. After Exposure After each of the exposure conditions described for all label types the film or label must not show visu
44、al evidence of peeling, loss of printing or legibility, loss of adhesion, curling of edges, staining, blistering, checking, cracking, excessive shrinkage, or any other effect which would detract from its proper function or appearance. If the label is tamper-evident (A41-A43), the label features must
45、 retain the same quality after each exposure. Labels containing barcodes must remain scannable after each exposure. ENGINEERING MATERIAL SPECIFICATION WSS-M99P41-A10/A72 Copyright 2014, Ford Global Technologies, LLC Page 6 of 17 3.10 SAFETY LABELS, SCANNED LABELS, AND SECURITY FEATURE LABELS These l
46、abels must be detailed on engineering drawings: 3.10.1 Safety Labels- Child seats, airbag warning, etc. must be noted on the engineering drawing. This label classification may convey safety information or governmentally mandated information that is considered permanent. Where applicable, the C/FMVSS
47、 regulation shall be noted on the engineering drawing. 3.10.2 Scanned Labels (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 and Supplement A. The barcode pattern must be scannable by
48、the type of scanner that will be used in production. Original The barcode pattern must be scannable by the type of scanner that will be used in production. After Conditioning If the label must be scannable for the life of the vehicle and/or service, scan the label after conditioning per the correct
49、label type. The barcode pattern must be scannable after the conditioning periods. 3.10.3 Security Feature: Labels shall exhibit the required label security feature (Tamper-Evident and/or Alteration Resistant and/or Counterfeit Resistant) after being subjected to ALL test conditions. VIN and antitheft labels must be constructed to meet all three security features listed below in para 3.10.3.1 - 3.10.3.3. The label security feature shall be in compliance with the applicable
