CAHIER DES CHARGES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

39.09.4005 / A

DOUBLE-SIDED SELF-ADHESIVE TAPES

Normalisation / Standardization Renault Trucks (S.A.S)

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Ce document est un tout indissociable; sa reproduction et sa communication sont interdites sans l'accord de Renault Trucks.
This document is as a inseparable whole; its copying and communication are prohibited without the Renault Trucks' consent.
Document applicable particularly to the entire "Renault Trucks SAS area".

CREATION - MODIFICATIONS :
Date version ind. Objet - Subject
Février 2004 A Création, reprise du cahier des charges Renault sa 39.09.005

PUBLICATION : "NCE"

DOCUMENTS CITES / RELEVANT DOCUMENTS : (références)

Recherche documents: Les documents d'origine Renault Automobiles devenus spécifiques à RENAULT TRUCKS
sont distingués par un 4 en supplément dans leur numéro de référence tel que : "N° XX XX 4XXX"
Normes / Standards 00.10.4415
Cahiers des charges / Technical specifications
Procédures d'essai / Test procedures 39.09.539
Méthodes d'essai / Test methods 1157, D45 1228, 1477, D27 1465, D27 1740, D41
1108, D45 1837, D45 2020, D47 1165, D51 1485
Autres (origine / ref.) / Others NF EN 1942

MODALITES D'APPLICATION ETUDES / ENGINEERING MODES OF ENFORCEMENT :

Version du document applicable à toutes études nouvelles durant sa validité.

NOTA :

Propriétaire / Owner : MT VERSION : 09/2005

Auteur / Author: - Examen / Examination Approbation / Approval

Methods & "Standards Lyon" Material Technologie
Normalisation / Stds ,
Pierre Ravilly

Réexamen du document recommandé tous les 5 ans / Recommended reexamination every 5 years ::
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CONTENTS

Page
1. SCOPE 4
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4
2.1. STANDARD N° 00.10.4415 : "... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS" 4
3. DELIVERY CONDITIONS 4
3.1. CONDITIONING AND PACKAGING 4
3.2. MARKING 4
3.2.1. Tape marking 4
3.2.2. Package markings 4
3.3. STORAGE 5
4. SUBSTRATES 5
5. REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS 6
5.1. IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS 6
5.1.1. Thickness 6
5.1.2. Linear density 6
5.1.3. Mountability 6
5.1.4. Protective paper adhesion 6
5.2. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 6
5.2.1. Adhesion 7
5.2.2. Paint staining 8
5.2.3. Decoction staining 8
5.2.4. Resistance to fluids 8
5.2.5. Resistance to shocks in cold conditions 8
5.2.6. Resitance to creep in warm conditions 9
5.2.7. Resistance to bending in warm conditions 9
5.2.8. Resistance to high-pressure cleaning 9
6. OTHER REQUIREMENTS 10

APPENDICES:

CREEP TEST IN WARM CONDITIONS – TEST ASSEMBLY 11

BENDING TEST IN WARM CONDITIONS - TEST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTION N° 1 12
BENDING TEST IN WARM CONDITIONS - TEST ASSEMBLY FOR FUNCTION N° 3 13
HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING 14
DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE – BEHAVIOUR IN COLD CONDITIONS 15
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1. SCOPE

The purpose of these product specifications is to define the required characteristics for double-sided
self-adhesive tapes intended to attach inserts to the inside or outside of vehicle bodies or to parts that
are then attached to the bodywork. It applies to tapes delivered directly to Renault Trucks, as well as
to adhesive tapes applied to parts delivered to Renault Trucks (trims, badges, mouldings, etc.).

Double-sided self-adhesive tapes are classified by function and category according to the type of
attachment to be made:

- function No 1 - category 1: attachment of highly stressed external parts only with the adhesive
(e.g.: protective mouldings, small badges, rubbing strips) (1),
- function No 1 - category 2: attachment of light and not particularly stressed external parts to
locked attachments (e.g.: small badges, roof decorative fitting mouldings, partly clipped seals),
- function No 2: attachment of internal parts (e.g.: dashboard badges, miscellaneous soft trims) (2),
- function No 3: temporary attachment of adhesive-coated parts (e.g.: louver seals, registration
plate support)

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The general requirements on the manufacture and supply of products apply in full to these technical
specifications, unless they contradict stipulations given in the section on "Specific requirements"
below. The general requirements are given in the following contractually-binding standard:

2.1. STANDARD N° 00.10.4415 : "... GENERAL REQUIREMENTS"

(commitments and responsibilities of the supplier with respect to the manufacture and supply
of products).

3. DELIVERY CONDITIONS

3.1. CONDITIONING AND PACKAGING

Refer to Standard 00.10.4415.

The adhesive sides of the tape shall be covered by a protective tape to be selected by the Supplier.
This protective tape shall adhere to the adhesive sufficiently to protect it efficiently, but it shall be
easily removable without causing rupture, damage to the tape, or adhesive dragging.
3.2. MARKING

3.2.1. Tape marking

In addition to the indications mentioned in Standard 00-10-4415, the inside of the roll shall bear the
product Supplier's reference.

3.2.2. Package markings

In addition to the indications mentioned in Standard 00-10-4415, each package shall bear:
- the product Supplier's reference,

- the month and year of manufacture, as well as the expiry date for the storage conditions
defined in paragraph 3.3 “Storage”.

- the Renault Trucks code number.

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3.3. STORAGE

The Supplier shall ensure total conservation of his product stored in its original packaging for a
minimum period of 3 months from the date of manufacture at temperatures between 15°C and 35°C.
Delivery shall be made at the most 3 months before the product expiry date.

4. SUBSTRATES

Double-sided self-adhesive tapes may be used to join painted sheet metal body work, painted or
unpainted plastic materials, aluminium, stainless or chrome steel, rubber, etc.
The type of right-side and reverse-side substrate is defined on the functional drawing of the part to be
bonded. It shall correspond to the actual substrates of the envisaged application, which are:

• the actual substrate (to which the part is applied), painted if applicable,

• sheet steel coated by electroplating after burning in,

• sheet steel coated with any finishing lacquer, whether varnished or not, catalysed or not, metallised
or not, following burning in, which complies with the requirements of the "Gun-applicable hot cross-
linkable mat finishing paints" technical specifications and is approved by Renault Trucks,

• glass,

• aluminium,

• stainless sheet steel (reference substrate),

• a polycarbonate and glycol polyethylene terephthalate (PC/PET) alloy,

• polyurethane (PU-RIM),

• ethylene propylene diene modified polypropylene (PP EPDM), or P/E copolymer,

• smooth, painted or unpainted thermosetting polyester (BMC, SMC, etc.),

• polypropylene containing mineral fillers,

• acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS),

• a mixture consisting of ABS/polyvinyl chloride (ABS/PVC).

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NOTE:
In the case of generic approvals for which no test substrates are defined, two reverse side substrates
known as "reference substrates" are used:
- flexible steel strip made of anodised aluminium (type 1145, for example), 127 µm thick, the width of
which is equal to that of the adhesive to be examined (product supplied by la Société SISO, Vaulx en
Velin (69)).
- XES sheet steel strip, 0,67mm thick, coated with cataphoresis following burning in (these test pieces
are made by la société ETALON, Ozon la Serrière (77))

A right-side substrate known as the "reference substrate" is used:

- white or metallic grey test pieces coated with final painting according to current colour references in
force, and made by la société ETALON à Ozon la Serrière (77)

5. REQUIRED CHARACTERISTICS

For tests involving adhesion, Test Procedure 39-09-539 is to be applied unless specific
recommendations are made by the Supplier.

5.1. IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

5.1.1. Thickness

The thickness of the tape (excluding the protective tape) is determined according to French Standard
NF X41-026.

The thickness shall comply with that noted on the approved sample.

5.1.2. Linear density

This characteristic may be required for a determined width depending on specific requirements.

In this case, it shall be determined according to Test Method D45 1228, and shall comply with that
noted on the approved sample.

5.1.3. Mountability

The test is performed according to the conditions of Test Procedure 39-09-539.

There are no special requirements; the value obtained may be an explanatory element in cases of
non-compliance in terms of adhesion.

5.1.4. Protective paper adhesion

Unless indications to the contrary are mentioned in the validation plan, the adhesion of the protective
paper is evaluated according to Test Method 1157.

In the tape’s initial state and after ageing according to Test Methods D47 1165-A-7 and D47 1165-R-
3, adhesion shall be equal to or less than 1 N/cm of width.

In addition, the protective paper shall not come off under its own weight.

5.2. FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Functional characteristics are determined using mounted tapes according to the conditions of Test
Procedure 39-09-539, bonded on both sides.
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5.2.1. Adhesion

The required characteristics are indicated in the table below:

FUNCTIONS (1) (2)

1 2 3
CHARACTERISTICS UNITS Cat. Cat.
1 2
At 23°C, after 7 days at 23°C ± 1°C
SHEAR MPa ≥ 0,2 ≥ 0,1
and 50% ± 5% relative humidity
TENSION
(TM D41 1108) INITIAL At 80°C after 7 days at 23°C ± 1°C
CONDITION MPa ≥ 0,2 ≥ 0,1
(rigid substrates and 50% ± 5% relative humidity
only)
At - 30°C after 7 days at 23°C ± 1°C
MPa ≥ 0,2 ≥ 0,1
and 50% ± 5% relative humidity
After 22 hours at 23°C ± 1°C N/cm ≥ 16 ≥8 ≥4 ≥ 1,5
INITIAL and 50% ± 5% relative humidity
CONDITION
After 7 days at 23°C ± 1°C
RIGHT N/cm ≥ 20 ≥ 10 ≥5 ≥2
and 50% ± 5% relative humidity
ANGLE
PEELING After TM D47 1165-A-7 N/cm ≥ 20 ≥ 10 ≥5 ≥2
(TM 1485)
AFTER After TM D47 1165-H-7 (4) N/cm ≥ 20 ≥ 10
AGEING
After TM D47 1165-R-3 (4) N/cm ≥5 ≥2
(3)
(TM D47 1165) After 3 thermal cycles (5) N/cm ≥ 20 ≥ 10
After 4 thermal cycles (6) N/cm ≥5

(1) The equivalence between function No 1 and function No 2 and the old categories is specified on
the validation page specific to Renault Trucks distribution.

(2) Special requirements shall be indicated on the item drawing along with the reference of these
product specifications (combined tension and shear resistance greater than 0,8 MPa, and right
angle peel strength equal to or greater than 10 N/cm according to Product Specifications 39-09-
4005, for instance).

(3) Ageing after 24 hours at 23°C.

(4) After D47 1165-R-3 ageing, condition the test pieces for 4 hours in a conditioning room at 23°C ±
2°C and 50% ± 5% relative humidity, then perform the adhesion tests according to the required
test method.

(5) A thermal cycle consists of exposure to - 30°C for 90 min, followed by exposure to 23°C for
15min, followed by exposure to 80°C for 60min.

(6) A thermal cycle consists of exposure to 40°C and 95% relative humidity for 16 hours, followed by
exposure to 70°C for 6 hours.
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5.2.2. Paint staining

The test is performed according to Test Method D27 1465.

Staining due to lateral migration is not allowed.

The colorimetric difference for staining due to contact, which is evaluated according to Test Method
1477, shall be equal to or greater than index 4 on the grey scale.

In the case of a substrate coated with final painting, the variation in the paint hardness shall be equal
to or less than 20%.

5.2.3. Decoction staining

This requirement applies for function No 1 and function No 2 only.

Staining with decoctions obtained from window washer fluids, soapy water, a mixture consisting of
50/50 isooctane-toluene, and the same mixture containing 15% methanol, is performed according to
Test Method D27 1740.

After the test, no lateral migrations are allowed. Staining shall be equal to or greater than index 4 on
the grey scale, and the variation in the paint hardness shall be equal to or less than 20%.

5.2.4. Resistance to fluids

The test is performed according to Test Method D45 1837; the adhesion test pieces, which should be
identical to those of paragraph 5.2.2. “Paint staining”, are wrapped in cotton after 22 hours at 23°C ±
1°C and 50% ± 5% relative humidity.
The following fluids are used:

- water for function 1 and function 2,

- soapy water (with 0,5% household soap and 0,5% sodium carbonate) for function No 1 and
function No 2,

- mixture consisting of ethanol/water 50/50 in volume + 0,2% in weight of sodium dodecylbenzene

sulfonate for function No 1,

- "severe cold weather washer fluid" with a minimum alcohol content of 73% for function No 1,

- mixture consisting of isooctane/toluene 50/50 in volume for function No 1,

- mixture consisting of isooctane/toluene 50/50 in volume, and containing 15% of methanol for
function No 1.

After 30 minutes the cataplasm is removed and the test pieces are wiped dry.

22 hours after the test, the right angle peeling values (see 5.2.2.) shall comply with those set out in
these product specifications.

5.2.5. Resistance to shocks in cold conditions

This characteristic, which is determined according to test method D45 2020, is only required:

- at - 30 °C for function No 1,

- at - 20 °C for function No 2.
The table below indicates the number of shocks the adhesive tape must be able to withstand:
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Functions Requirements
n°1 – category 1 = 100
n°1 – category 2 = 25
N°2 = 100

5.2.6. Resistance to creep in warm conditions

This characteristic is only demanded for function No 1 - category 1 and function No 2.

At least three test pieces are applied according to the conditions of Test Procedure 39-09-539, and
these test pieces are installed in accordance with the diagram in appendix 1.

The test pieces obtained in this way are placed in a conditioned room at 23°C ± 2°C and 50% ± 5%
relative humidity for 22 hours. A weight of 800 grams per centimetre of bonded width is suspended
from each test piece. The assemblies are exposed to heat for 30 minutes at:

- 85°C for function 1 - category 1,

- 70°C for function 2.

After exposure to heat, no slippage, separation, or peel shall be observed.

NOTE: If the adhesive can be characterised on parts, 50mm long samples shall be applied to the
actual substrate. If this is not possible, the reverse side substrate should consist of sheet
metal coated with cataphoresis after burning in.

5.2.7. Resistance to bending in warm conditions

This characteristic is only required for function No 1 (see appendix 2 for the test assembly) and
function No 3 (see appendix 3 for the test assembly).

Perform at least three tests.

If the adhesive is being characterised on parts make 250mm long test pieces and apply them to the
actual substrate. If the adhesive comes in roll form, the back is fitted with a test piece consisting of an
anodised aluminium strip (see 4.) of 250mm in length.

Remove 5mm of the adhesive on each side of the test piece.

Cut the substrates (actual substrates or sheet metal coated with final painting after burning in)
to 270mm x 30mm.

Apply the test pieces according to the conditions of Test Procedure 39-09-539.

After 5 minutes at 23°C ± 2°C and 50% ± 5% relative humidity, place the test pieces side by side on
the test assembly described in appendix 2 or appendix 3.

After 1 hour, expose a first set of test pieces to heat for 30 minutes at 85°C, and a second set of test
pieces to heat for 16 hours at 70°C.

After the tests, no separation of the ends shall be noticed.

5.2.8. Resistance to high-pressure cleaning

This characteristic is only required for function No 1.

Resistance to high pressure cleaning is determined by means of a high pressure cleaning apparatus
with the tapes applied to a substrate representative of the vehicle configuration; the conditions being
the following:

- water temperature : 60°C,

- pressure : 80bar,
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- nozzle-to-tape distance : 15cm,

- water jet spraying angle : 15° and flat,

- angle between the water jet direction and the tape: 45° ± 5°.

Apply the tape to its substrate and place the assembly in a conditioned room at 23°C ± 2°C and 50% ±
5% relative humidity for 72 hours.

Carry out a spraying cycle (see definition below) with mains water.

Stop spraying the part for 1 minute.

Carry out a spraying cycle (see definition below) with mains water to which 1% of RM 81 ASF (type
MABEC R100263527) or any other product of demonstrated equivalence has been added.

Stop spraying the part again for 1 minute.

Carry out a final spraying cycle (see definition below) with mains water.

DEFINITION OF A SPRAYING CYCLE:

- spray the leading edge of the part for 3 seconds without moving the nozzle of the high-pressure
cleaning apparatus, positioning the water jet at an angle of 45° ± 5° with respect to the part plane
(see appendix 4),

- without changing the inclination angle (45° ± 5°) between the water jet and the part plane,
perform one sweep of the entire part; the displacement speed of the nozzle should be 5 cm/s.

- after one test per day for 7 days, adhesion shall still comply with that established in these product
specifications.

6. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

As additional requirements may prove necessary, Renault Trucks reserves the right to complete or
modify these product specifications at any time by means of amendments to these clauses.
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APPENDIX 1

CREEP TEST IN WARM CONDITIONS – TEST ASSEMBLY

Painted sheet steel

Overlap

Sectional steel

Applied load width)

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APPENDIX 2

BENDING TEST IN WARM CONDITIONS - TEST ASSEMBLY

FOR FUNCTION N° 1

Sectional steel

Attachment
Adhesive tape
Painted sheet steel or
actual substrate
Roller
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APPENDIX 3

BENDING TEST IN WARM CONDITIONS - TEST ASSEMBLY

FOR FUNCTION N° 3

Metal substrate of
radius 250 mm

Tape
Flexible strip

NOTE: The radius of curvature may be modified depending on the application.

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APPENDIX 4

HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING

Nozzle

Applied tape

15°

cm
15
45° + 5°

Substrate representative of the

vehicle configuration
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APPENDIX 5

DOUBLE-SIDED TAPE – BEHAVIOUR IN COLD CONDITIONS