In the FORD FLTM BO 131-01 standard developed by Ford Motor Company (FORD), a test method is defined to determine the odor originating from interior lining materials, components or assemblies in the passenger or luggage compartment. During the test, samples are taken using special equipment and automobile materials, components or parts are kept at 40 degrees for 16 hours.
In general, the source of odor in the vehicle are:
The test method described in the FORD FLTM BO 131-01 standard is intended to determine whether the materials, components or parts used in a vehicle have an unsuitable or offensive odor.
This test method is an odor assessment method for automotive interior parts. Thanks to larger sample sizes and higher testing requirements, discrimination of an odor source is ensured. Thus, the contribution of a part assembly to the smell of the whole car is determined correctly. In this way, the problem of misjudgment caused by poor homogeneity of parts and component materials is eliminated.
The problem of indoor air quality is a concern for more and more users. For this reason, test methods and in-vehicle air pollution limits are described one after the other.
In short, this test method offers a kind of odor evaluation method for finding the odor source in automobile interior parts, since material homogeneity is poor, part material composition is complex, and odor assessment is difficult at the current material level.
Today, in advanced laboratories, the odor of products and materials is measured, comprehensive odor analyzes and evaluations are made, and the odor performance of the materials is determined. Thanks to these tests, manufacturers reach the desired odor performance and develop products. In addition, this situation is scientifically confirmed.
Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies it has given for businesses in various sectors, our organization, with its trained and expert staff and advanced technological equipment, aims to determine and evaluate odor from interior coating materials, components or parts within the scope of FORD FLTM BO 131-01 standard. It also provides testing services.
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