Test Method: Normalisation Renault Automobiles DPMI / Service 67250 Section Normes Et Cahiers Des Charges
Test Method: Normalisation Renault Automobiles DPMI / Service 67250 Section Normes Et Cahiers Des Charges
Test Method: Normalisation Renault Automobiles DPMI / Service 67250 Section Normes Et Cahiers Des Charges
D14 1055 / - - F
WEAR BY RUBBING
This document is to be considered as a whole, the parts of which shall not be separated.
"Seul le texte français fait foi, les traductions n'étant faites que pour en faciliter l'emploi".
"The French text alone is valid. The translations are provided to assist the reader in understanding the
standards".
© RENAULT 2012.
No duplication permitted without the consent of the issuing department.
No circulation permitted without the consent of RENAULT.
FIRST ISSUE
REVISIONS
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
FOREWORD
This document is the equivalent of the group PSA PEUGEOT CITROEN of reference documents D45
1055.
It shall not be modified without first notifying the Standardization Departments of this group
It is in conformity with the agreement concluded between this group and RENAULT in September
2012.
The purpose of this method is to evaluate or compare the resistance to wear due to rubbing of organic
materials (textile or trim hide) and organic coatings such as paint or plastic, used for interior parts of
vehicles.
2. PRINCIPLE
The test consists in causing wear due to rubbing on the part or material to be tested using a reference
fabric and, after a defined period of time, in examining the condition of the surface subjected to wear
and comparing it to that of a non-worn area of the same part or material.
3. APPARATUS
A strip of 35 mm in width is cut in the warp direction, the characteristics of which are
specified in annex 3
- The face of the strip in contact with the sample must have the twill structure rising from
the left to right
- The length of the strip should be adjusted according to the equipment used and the type
of mounting
Note: The fabric (with natural fibres) should be stored in a controlled environment
(23 ° C ± 5 ° C and 50% ± 10% relative humidity) to avoid degrading its properties.
3.2. WEIGHT
Of 1 kg ±10 g or any other value indicated by the reference documents used to pull the
abrasive strip onto the material under test.
Please note that the mass must be distributed evenly throughout the band, so you must use
a triangle to attach the weight to the band.
One end of the abrasive strip is attached to this mechanism; the weight (3.2.) is attached to
the other end.
NOTE: The weight should be guided whilst being kept free in the direction of travel of the
strip (sliding without friction) in a guide tube.
The test can be performed on a complete part; it must be possible to mount the part without
any movement during the test. The tested area of the tested part L must be at least 20 mm
(See diagram in Annex 2).
For sheet materials, these must be mounted on cylinders (non-deformable and unalterable,
in stainless steel or aluminum) of outer diameters 40 mm ± 2 mm (for small curvatures (door
panel)) or 75 mm ±2 mm (for large curvatures (seat)) (see diagram in Appendix 2). The
attachment must be made by a double-sided adhesive, without any significant thickness
which would affect the friction, in order to suppress all movement.
Magnification x 10 max.
3.8. GLOSSMETER
Type BYK GARDNER MICROGLOSS 60°.
The guide tube must be a diameter or dimension larger than that of the weight, to allow
sliding without friction.
4. PREPARATION OF SPECIMENS
Parts or samples should be conditioned for 24 h before the test in a conditioned room at 23 ° C ± 2 °
C and 50% ± 5% relative humidity.
• On complete parts: cut out the area to be tested, which should be rigid and as convex as
possible, the part to be abraded must be convex (see Figure of sampling areas below).
The curved zone A (see diagram in Appendix 1) must have L ≥ 20 mm of length L (the area to
be tested), the edges B and C should not be protruding but rounded, or better still slightly
recessed compared to the abrasive strip.
Caution: In the case of parts attached to an armrest for example, or in the case of a trim or
other decorative part (seams ...), they must be tested with their mounting.
Example: Mounted plastic switches or plastic recess within armrest (see photo Annex 2)
Sampling areas
Contactable elbow area
Contactable
Contactable
Zone cgntactable
elbowdearea Area
coude
with seams
avec couture Main
Contactable
Zone contactable
area,
Main et
Hand andavant
forebras
arm
• To test soft coating materials: it is necessary to fix them on a rigid cylindrical support with a
diameter similar to that of the part to be coated (3.4). The attachment must be made by a
double-sided adhesive, without any significant thickness which would affect the friction, in
order to suppress all movement.
For tests on materials with seams, prepare test samples made with the yarn to be tested
using the sewing machine (3.10)
Depending on the specific requirements of the reference documents, the parts examined, if
necessary, measure the brightness before testing according to the test method D25 1413,
with the glossmeter
(3.8.).
• For PSA:
- The ageing is done on complete part. Samples are taken after ageing.
- An untested reference sample should also be taken from each zone to be tested.
- Conditioning the parts or samples 24 hours before the test in a conditioned room at
23 ° C ± 2 ° C and 50% ± 5% relative humidity.
5. PROCEDURE
- For soft materials (Fabrics, PET, leather ...), set the sample on the appropriate support cylinder
(3.4.)
For rigid parts, clamp them on the bench to validate the process. Pay attention to the zones to be
tested (ex: test a seam).
- Position the sample perpendicularly to the direction of the movement, centered in the zone of
abrasion (see diagrams or photos).
- Attach one end of the abrasive strip to the wearing mechanism observing the direction of the
abrasive fabric (the twill travels diagonally upward to the right on the face that will be in contact with
the specimen to be tested)(3.3.) and place it on the specimen so that the K zone is horizontal (see
diagram in Appendix 1).
- Attached the weight to the other end of the abrasive band (3.2.) so it can hang freely to stretch the
abrasive band.
- Switch on the wearing mechanism (3.3.) During the period defined in the documents.
- During the test, stop the mechanism if necessary to observe the surface of the sample and re-start
immediately after.
- The abrasive band should be changed every 2 hours during testing test to avoid its
degradation
- After the test, remove the weight and the abrasive band.
6. EXPRESSION OF RESULTS
Examine the worn surface with the naked eye and describe the appearance in comparison with a non
worn area. Assessment should be carried out in a light cabinet. The assessment can be enhanced by
an observation with the magnifying glass (3.6.).
Note any degradation or any changes in appearance such as: cracks, cracking, exudations,
heterogeneity, porosity (or micro porosity), pilling, moiré, etc...
Grading and gloss measurement must be done on a flat zone for accessories (stoup, platinum of
servitude, etc ...) on flat zones and radiated for the other parts.
The assessment of contrast between the worn area and the non-worn area can be quantified by:
- Comparison with the grey scale as per Standard NF ISO 105-A02,
- Or measurement of luminance variation by spectrophotocolourimetry as per Test Method
D15 5084.
If the gloss before test was measured, measure the gloss after test as per Test Method D25 1413,
using gloss-meter (3.8.). For leather products, the gloss measurement must be made 24 hours after
the test to allow for moisture re-absorption.
7. TEST REPORT
In addition to the results obtained, the test report shall include:
- the reference of the product under test and the Supplier's name,
- the shape of the part in the test area, or the diameter used for the test
- any procedural details not specified in the test method as well as any incidents likely to have
influenced the results,
ANNEX 1
WEAR MECHANISM DIAGRAM
Mécanisme
Wearing d'usure(3.3)
mechanism (3.3)
Zone C
Zone K
Sample
Eprouvette
L
Support
Supportavec
withles fixations
sample
de l'éprouvette
fixations (3.4) (3.4.)
Zone A
Zone B
Wearing
Bande band (3.1)
usante (3.1)
Mass (3.2)
Masse (3.2)
Guide
Tube
(3.9)
ANNEX 2
• For tests on sheets of material, samples (as an example and according to equipment) must
measure at least 125 mm x 70 mm tube diameter 40 mm and 225 mm x 70 mm tube diameter 75
mm.
ANNEX 3
Warp thread
FORMULATION
DOCUMENTS CHARACTERISTICS OF REQUIREMENT
RESULTS
Polyester 55 % -
Composition -
Combed wool 45 %
Colour - Raw
2
D45 1012 Weight per square meter g/m 350±30
D45 1014 Threat count C Threat /cm 28 ± 2 - Folded yarn 2 ends
T Threat /cm 17 ± 1 - Folded yarn 2 ends
Construction -