VW TL 52693 TPE Mat - Material Requirements

The VW TL 52693 standard, developed by Volkswagen automobile company, describes the material requirements for single-layer TPE floor mats (also referred to as heavy-duty mats). TPE is a new generation thermo rubber material.

The general requirements in this standard are listed as follows:

• Changes according to the VW 01155 standard must be complied with.
• The emission behavior according to the VW 50180 standard must be observed.
• The odor test should be done according to the C2 and C3 variants.
• According to the VW 50185 standard, resistance to outdoor conditions must be provided.
• Colorimetric evaluation should be made according to the VW 50190 standard.
• According to VW 91101 standard, it should avoid dangerous substances.
• At least 5 pieces of sample should be used for the full test.
• The required numerical values ​​apply to each individual measurement.

In addition, components must maintain their dimensional and functional integrity during transportation, storage, installation and subsequent use in the temperature range of minus 30 to plus 90 degrees and under climatic influences of 55 degrees and relative humidity of 95 percent. Molded parts must have a uniform surface. Surface defects such as stickiness, voids or dent marks are not allowed.

Material components and parts must be physiologically safe for humans and not cause skin irritation or unpleasant odours. Substances emitted at high temperatures must be toxicologically safe.

Likewise, it should be left to conditioning for a minimum of 554 hours in 23/50 standard climate in accordance with the "ISO 48 Standard atmospheres - Specifications for Conditioning" standard.

All tests are performed on floor mats or mat sections, preferably with the surface profile specified in the design. If samples, for example a dumbbell sample for tensile strength, cannot be obtained due to the specified profile, the test is performed on profileless flat sample panels. The main tests applied are: tensile strength, bending behavior, Taber abrasive, Schopper rotary abrasion test, cleaning agents and operating fluids, drop test, post-aging behavior, and ball drop test.

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