Group Standard TL 52065

Issue 2010-11
Class. No.: 55164

Descriptors: elastomer, sealing material, cellular rubber, CR, EPDM, SBR, NR

Cellular Rubber Elastomer Sealing Material

Material Requirements

2 types: without index, A

Previous issues
TL 52065: 1980-03, 1982-06, 1993-03, 2004-04, 2010-05

Changes
The following changes have been made compared with TL 52065: 2010-05:
– Standard revised

1 Scope
This Technical Supply Specification (TL) specifies the material requirements for elastomer sealing
material of cellular rubber for molded or extruded parts or sound insulating material.

2 Description
Description example for an item made from polychloroprene according to TL 52065:
CR according to TL 52065, black, heat resistant to +80 °C, water resistant, ozone resistant, indifferent
to paint, permanent deformation, compression stress (8,0 ± 1,0) N/cm2

3 Requirements

3.1 General requirements

Approval of first supply and changes according to Volkswagen standard VW 01155.

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The English translation is believed to be accurate. In case of discrepancies, the German version is alone authoritative and controlling.
Numerical notation acc. to ISO convention.

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Avoidance of hazardous substances acc. to VW 91101.

Required for complete testing:
– Sealing material or profile measuring 3 m in length,
– 3 DIN A4 test panels, thickness: 2 mm (does not apply to sealing profiles),
– 1 DIN A4 test panel, thickness: 6 mm (does not apply to sealing profiles).

3.2 Types
– TL 52065 Closed-cell rubber without skin
– TL 52065-A Closed-cell rubber with outer skin

3.3 Evaluation of the measurement results

The required numerical values apply to each individual measurement.

3.4 Material
Polymer-based cellular rubbers CR, NR, SBR, EPDM, etc., and/or mixtures of such polymers, ac‐
cording to the drawing in each case.

3.5 Appearance
A cross-sectional evaluation must show that the material has a uniform cellular structure and is free
of processing flaws such as, e.g., cavities, inclusions, or broken cell walls.
If, for example, the cells are sealed to the outside, the sealing must display a uniform bond and a
flawless surface. In the as-received condition and after all aging processes are performed, the sealing
must not tear open when subjected to light pressure. Blisters, dents, etc. are not permissible.

3.6 Structure
Acc. to drawing.

3.7 Color
Black.

3.8 Pore diameter

≤ 0,5 mm

3.9 Emission behavior

Only if emission behavior acc. to VW 50180 is required in the drawing (for vehicle interior components
only).

3.10 Ignition residue in % according to Test Specification PV 3927 (thermogravimetry)

According to released sample.
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4 Properties
See Table 1.

Table 1
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 52065 TL 52065-A
1 Density acc. to g/cm 3
Acc. to released sample, tolerance acc. to
DIN EN ISO 1183-1 VW 2.8.1
2 Tensile strength acc. to DIN 53504 and Section 5.1
2.1 As-received condition N/mm2 ≥ 4,0 ≥ 20,0
× 10-1
2.2 After aging in air N/mm2 ≥ 4,0 ≥ 20,0
see Section 5.2 × 10-1
2.3 After aging at elevated tempera‐ N/mm2 ≥ 4,0 ≥ 20,0
ture × 10-1
aging period 94 h
see Section 5.3
2.4 After aging in water N/mm2 ≥ 3,0 ≥ 16,0
aging period 5 d × 10-1
see Section 5.4
3 Elongation at tear acc. to DIN 53504
3.1 As-received condition % ≥ 150 ≥ 200
3.2 After aging in air % ≥ 150 ≥ 200
see Section 5.2
3.3 After aging at elevated tempera‐ % ≥ 100 ≥ 150
ture
aging period 94 h
see Section 5.3
3.4 After aging in water % ≥ 100 ≥ 150
aging period 5 d
see Section 5.4
4 Compression stress acc. to DIN EN ISO 3386-1, DIN EN ISO 3386-2, and Section 5.5
4.1 As-received condition N/cm2 According to drawing -
4.2 After aging at elevated tempera‐ N/cm 2
Max. +30% to -10% compared to as-received
ture condition
aging period 94 h
see Section 5.3
4.3 After aging in water N/cm2 Max. +10% to -30% -
aging period 5 d compared to as-re‐
see Section 5.4 ceived condition
5 Compression force N Only when required in the drawing
on seal length acc. to drawing - According to drawing
6 Permanent deformation % Only when required in the drawing
see Section 5.6 Acc. to According to drawing
DIN EN ISO 1856
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No. Property Unit Requirement

TL 52065 TL 52065-A
6.1 After aging for 72 h at (23 ± 2) °C
6.1.1 Measurement 5 s after unloading % - ≤ 35
6.1.2 Measurement 30 min after un‐ % ≤ 40 -
loading
6.1.3 Measurement 1 h after unloading % - ≤ 25
6.2 After 22 h of aging at elevated temperature, see Section 5.6
6.2.1 Measurement 5 s after unloading % - ≤ 55
6.2.2 Measurement 30 min after un‐ % ≤ 80 -
loading
6.2.3 Measurement 1 h after unloading % - ≤ 40
7 Low-temperature behavior acc. to Fracture and/or cracking are not permissible.
VW 2.8.1
22 h at -35 °C
manual bending stress
see Section 5.7
8 Corrosion behavior No black discoloration on electrolytic copper;
acc. to VW 2.8.1 tarnishing is permissible.
9 Ozone resistance Only if "ozone resistant" is required in the
acc. to VW 2.8.1 drawing
9.1 Bending stress Free of cracks Free of cracks
with bending radius r = 30 mm
10 Paint indifference Only if "paint indifferent" is required in the
acc. to VDA 675 242 drawing
10.1 Corona formation Not permissible
10.2 Leaching Not permissible
10.3 Contact discoloration Slight contact discoloration permissible
11 Water tightness when subjected Only if "water resistant" is required in the
to stresses similar to those under drawing
normal operation conditions
see Section 5.8
11.1 As-received condition No water leakage
11.2 After humid aging at elevated tem‐ No water leakage
perature
see Section 5.9
12 Resistance to open-air weather‐ Only if "resistance to open-air weathering" is
ing required in the drawing
acc. to VW 50185
12.1 For skin parts and add-on parts
12.1.1 After simulation of a dry hot cli‐ No complaints
mate
acc. to PV 3929
12.1.1.1 Gray-scale level Change in brightness from gray-scale level
acc. to DIN EN 20105-A02 5,0 to 4,0 permissible
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No. Property Unit Requirement

TL 52065 TL 52065-A
12.1.2 After simulation of a humid hot cli‐ No complaints
mate
acc. to PV 3930
12.1.2.1 Gray-scale level Change in brightness from gray-scale level
acc. to DIN EN 20105-A02 5,0 to 4,0 permissible
12.2 For interior components
12.2.1 After high-temperature light expo‐ No complaints
sure acc. to PV 1303
5 cycles
12.2.1.1 Gray-scale level Change in brightness from gray-scale level
acc. to DIN EN 20105-A02 5,0 to 4,0 permissible

5 Notes on testing

5.1 Tensile strength and elongation at tear

When calculating the surface area to determine tensile strength values, the cell density of the material
is ignored.
– Item according to TL 52065:
Specimen: preferably S2 dumb-bell specimen according to
DIN 53504
Specimen thickness: approx. 5 mm
– Item according to TL 52065-A:
Specimen: S2 or S3A dumb-bell specimen according to
DIN 53504 depending on the component dimensions
Specimen thickness: approx. 2 mm

5.2 Aging in air

The specimens are aged in a forced air oven acc. to DIN 53508.
Aging period: 46 h
Test temperature: +70 °C
Measurements are taken after a 15-minute acclimatization period at (23 ± 2) °C.

5.3 Aging at elevated temperature

Only if "resistant to hot air" is required in the drawing.
The specimens are aged in a forced air oven acc. to DIN 53508.
Test temperature: According to drawing
Measurements are taken after a 30-minute acclimatization period at (23 ± 2) °C.
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5.4 Aging in water

Only if "water resistant" is required in the drawing.
The specimens are aged in 400 cm3 of deionized water in forced air ovens according to DIN 53508.
Test temperature: +80 ℃
The specimens must be completely covered with water during the aging process.
Measurements are taken after a 30-minute acclimatization period at (23 ± 2) °C.

5.5 Compression stress

Only if "compression stress" is required in the drawing.
Minimum specimen size: (30 × 30 × 25) mm
Evaluation of compression stress: At 40% compression
Deformation rate: 100 mm/min

5.6 Permanent deformation

Test based on DIN EN ISO 1856.
Deviation: Specimen thickness according to sample
The result is calculated using the following formula:
(h0 - h2)
Permanent deformation = × 100
(h0 - h1)

where
h0 = height of the specimen in unloaded condition
h1 = height of the specimen in compressed condition
h2 = height of the specimen after unloading
Compression: By 25% of the initial height
The specimens are aged in a forced air oven acc. to DIN 53508.
Test temperature: According to drawing
Measurements are taken after a 2-hour period of acclimatization at (23 ± 2) °C.

5.7 Low-temperature behavior

Adhesive tape is wound around the ends of the specimens prior to aging; in the case of very short
specimens, the ends are clamped in pliers.
After completion of the aging period, the specimens are folded backwards with a swift movement until
the inside surfaces come into contact with one another.

5.8 Water tightness

A specimen section measuring approx. 250 mm in length is bent into a U shape with a radius of
r = 50 mm between two 10-mm-thick plexiglass plates and compressed by 30% of the initial thickness.
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After a hold time of 22 h at (23 ± 2) °C, the trough formed by the specimen section when the plates
are upright is filled to a height of 20 mm with deionized water. The water must be colored beforehand
using a neutral organic dye.
Over a period of 96 h at (23 ± 2) °C, the water tightness is evaluated every 24 h.
A minimum of three specimens must be tested.

5.9 Water tightness during humid aging at elevated temperature

Specimens mounted according to Section 5.8 are aged for 96 h at +70 °C and 100% relative humidity.
1 h after removal, the trough formed by the specimen section is filled up to 20 mm with colored water.
Over a period of 96 h at (23 ± 2) °C, the water tightness is evaluated every 24 h.
A minimum of three specimens must be tested.

6 Other applicable documents

The following documents cited in this Standard are necessary to its application.
Some of the cited documents are translations from the German original. The translations of German
terms in such documents may differ from those used in this Standard, resulting in terminological
inconsistency.
Standards whose titles are given in German may be available only in German. Editions in other
languages may be available from the institution issuing the standard.

PV 1303 Non-Metallic Materials; Exposure Test of Passenger Compartment Com‐

ponents
PV 3927 Thermogravimetric Analysis for Plastics and Elastomers; Determination:
Plasticizers, Carbon Black
PV 3929 Non-Metallic Materials; Weathering in Dry, Hot Climate
PV 3930 Non-Metallic Materials; Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate
VW 01155 Vehicle Supply Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 2.8.1 Elastomers; Material Requirements and Testing
VW 50180 Components in Passenger Compartment; Emission Behavior
VW 50185 Vehicle Parts; Resistance to Open-Air Weathering
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operating
Fluids; Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
DIN 53504 Testing of rubber - determination of tensile strength at break, tensile stress
at yield, elongation at break and stress values in a tensile test
DIN 53508 Testing of rubber - Accelerated ageing
DIN EN 20105-A02 Textiles - Tests for colour fastness - Part A02: Grey scale for assessing
change in colour
DIN EN ISO 1183-1 Plastics - Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics - Part
1: Immersion method, liquid pyknometer method and titration method
DIN EN ISO 1856 Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of compression set
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DIN EN ISO 3386-1 Polymeric materials, cellular flexible - Determination of stress-strain char‐
acteristics in compression - Part 1: Low-density materials
DIN EN ISO 3386-2 Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of stress-strain char‐
acteristics in compression - Part 2: High-density materials
VDA 675 242 Elastomer-Bauteile in Kraftfahrzeugen; Prüfverfahren zur Eigenschafts‐
bestimmung, Verfärbung von organischen Werkstoffen durch Elastomere
(Lackindifferenz)