GMW GMW15063 PDF

Note: Nothing in this standard supercedes applicable laws and regulations.

Note: In the event of conflict between the English and domestic language, the English language shall take precedence.

Purpose/Material Description.

This specification identifies polyolefin foams comprised of polypropylene, polyethylene, or blends with ethylene vinyl acetate, non-crosslinked or crosslinked (physically or chemically), for molded and die-cut parts. These foams are not recommended for areas where temperatures exceed +100 °C and are not recommended for under hood use.

Symbols.

>PP-E< or >PE-E< or >PE-E< crosslinked.

Applicability.

This specification shall encompass polyolefin foams used in all applications throughout the vehicle. These foams may be used for vibration damping, isolation, spacers for part retention, and air and dust seals.

Types.

Products qualified to this specification shall be identified by density to ISO 845 and compression load deflection at 10% deformation to ISO 844 according to Table 2.