Mazda Engineering Standard

MES Classification:
Automobile Parts Standard
MES Description:
Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive Paper Tape
MES No.:
MES PA 67009A

Distribution
General
Limited
Mazda Motor Corporation

3-1, Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun

Hiroshima, Japan

Date Established:
December 14, 1987
Date Revised:
March 9, 2007
Date Effective:
March 9, 2007

1. The MES Number is stated on this cover sheet. The Number on the top right-hand side of each
page of the text does not include any revision code (alphabetical suffix).

2. The effective date on this cover sheet shows the desired date of implementation. Implement
these standards after coordinating any changes with related departments.

3. If there is any discrepancy between a standard and a drawing, follow the drawing.

Published by

Teruhisa Morishige
Manager
Standardization & Engineering
Information Administration Group
R&D Administration Dept.
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Notices

1. Background of Establishment
This MES has been established based on the “Operational Procedures of Automobile
Parts Standard”.

2. Purpose of Revision
This MES has been revised to ensure proper quality.

3. Main Revised Point

(1) Review of Reporting of Evaluation Results (Sample size)
(2) Review of format

4. Explanation of SI Indications

Mark Transition Phase Description

Third Phase Only SI units are used in this standard without use of any
previous unit.
Example: 10 N
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Contents

1. Purpose ..........................................................................................................................2

2. Scope .............................................................................................................................2

3. Reporting of Evaluation Results ...................................................................................2

4. Definitions.....................................................................................................................2

5. Shape and Color ............................................................................................................2

6. Evaluation Criteria ........................................................................................................3

7. Evaluation Methods ......................................................................................................4

8. Revision of Standard .....................................................................................................6

9. Indication Methods on Specification Drawing ............................................................. 6

10. Applicable Standards ..................................................................................................6

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1. Purpose
This MES aims at assuring proper quality by standardizing specifications.
Remark This MES, together with Specification Drawing, conveys the required
specifications.

2. Scope
This MES specifies pressure-sensitive adhesive paper tape used for automobiles,
hereinafter referred to as “tape(s)”.

3. Reporting of Evaluation Results

The quality evaluation results at the development stage shall be submitted to the
responsible Mazda Engineering Dept. based on the development sample size shown in Table
1 (Evaluation Criteria). If the sample size is not specified in Table 1, determine the sample
size by consultation with the Engineering Dept.

4. Definitions
For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions of principal terms shall apply:
(1) Pressure-sensitive adhesive paper tape A tape used for binding wiring harnesses
temporarily.
(2) Name (Abbreviation) Pressure-sensitive adhesive paper tape (PT)

5. Shape and Color

5.1 Material and structure The tape shall be mainly composed of plant fiber and made
so as not to include the matter harmful to the human body.

t = Thickness
d = Width

Paper

Pressure-sensitive
rubber adhesive

5.2 Color The standard color of the tape shall be blue.

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6. Evaluation Criteria
The evaluation criteria for the tape shall conform to Table 1.
Remarks 1. The evaluation items and methods in Table 1 shall conform to the following
example:
Example
Evaluation Evaluation Dev.
Item Method Sample
Size
Durability
Vibration Primary evaluation 7.5.1 3/3 Primary
resistance evaluation
method
･Operating Secondary evaluation ･7.3.1 3/3 Secondary
force of (Evaluation item tested after evaluation
slider evaluating vibration resistance) method
･･Noise Tertiary evaluation ･･7.3.7 3/3 Tertiary
(Evaluation item tested after evaluation
evaluating operating force) method

Remarks 2. The following is the explanation of the development sample size in

Table 1.
(The supplier and the responsible Mazda Engineering Dept. shall discuss and
decide the sample size for prototypes.)
Number of samples to be tested 3 / 3 Number of samples to be recorded
and reported
3. The quality rank shall be represented by A, AR, B, or C and the definitions
shall conform to MES K01-002.

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Table 1 Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Item Evaluation Criteria Quality Eval. Dev.
Rank Method Sample
Size
Appearance
Appearance (1) No creases, flaws nor remarkable oozing of C 7.2.1 2/2
adhesive.
(2) The section surface shall be plane. No
remarkable dishing nor off-core.
External dimensions Thickness: 0.09  0.05 mm C 7.2.2 2/2
Width: Nominal value  1.0 mm
Strength
Adhesion (1) When the tape width is 18 mm, B 7.3.1 2/2
1.66 N or more
(2) When the tape width is not 18 mm,
Conversion evaluation standard value or
more
Tensile strength (1) When the tape width is 18 mm, B 7.3.2 2/2
39.2 N or more
(2) When the tape width is not 18 mm,
Conversion evaluation standard value or
more

7. Evaluation Methods
7.1 Common evaluation conditions
7.1.1 Standard atmospheric condition for testing Unless otherwise specified, the
standard temperature shall be 20 C, class 15 (20  15 C) and the standard humidity shall be
65 %, class 20 (65  20 %) as specified in JIS Z 8703.
7.2 Appearance
7.2.1 Appearance Visually check the appearance for deformation or flaws.
7.2.2 External dimensions
(1) Thickness Cut a test sample of approximately 500 mm out per roll of sample, and
fold it in two with the adhesive face inside. Measure the thickness on three points at
almost equal intervals in the longitudinal direction with a Quality 1 dial gauge with 0.01
divisions specified in JIS B 7503 having a pressure probe of 5 mm in diameter or other
measuring instrument having the accuracy equivalent or higher. The measuring pressure
shall be approximately 0.78 N. The thickness shall be calculated by dividing the average
value into halves.
(2) Width Cut a test sample of approximately 300 mm out per roll of sample, measure
the width on three points at almost equal intervals in the longitudinal direction with a
caliper specified in JIS B 7507. The width shall be determined by calculating the
average value.

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7.3 Strength
7.3.1 Adhesion
(1) For a test panel, the steel plate of 1.5 to 2.0 mm in thickness of SUS 304 (27CP) or
SUS 302 (40 CP) specified in JIS G 4305 shall be cut into the size of 50 mm in width and
125 mm in length. Polish that surface uniformly with No. 280 waterproof abrasive paper
specified in JIS R 6253.
(2) After washing the surface of test panel in the appropriate solvent such as hexane, dry it
sufficiently and wipe it with a well-dried and clean cloth. Then, with the adhesive face
of the test sample down, align the ends of test sample with the test panel in the
longitudinal direction. Put the test sample in the center of the test panel and the rest of
125 mm shall not adhere to the panel. On the adhesive face of the rest portion, talc shall
be powdered or paper shall be put on.
(3) Next, press the test sample on the test panel with a roller by a double rolling at a speed of
50 mm/s.
(4) After 20 min or more, fold back the rest portion of the test sample at 180  and peel the
test sample from the test panel by approximately 25 mm. Then, install the test sample on
a constant speed tensile tester correctly, and peel the test sample continuously at a speed
of 300  30 mm/min. The adhesion shall be measured four times every peeling of
approximately 20 mm. The test shall be performed on three test samples to get the
average value of twelve values measured from the three test samples.
(5) When the test is performed using any tape other than the test sample of 18 mm in width,
the conversion evaluation standard value shall be as follows:
When a tape width is a mm, the conversion evaluation standard value of adhesion shall be
0.092a N or more.
7.3.2 Tensile strength
(1) The tensile strength shall be tested by the following procedure:
Cut out three test samples of 18 mm in width and 150 mm in length, pull them
respectively at a speed of approximately 300 mm/min at hold intervals of 100 mm using
Schopper type pendulum tensile tester (The length of test sample is within 15 to 85 % of
the vessel.) or equivalent. Measure the load when the test sample is broken to get the
average value of three test pieces.
(2) When the test is performed using any tape other than the test sample of 18 mm in width,
the conversion evaluation standard value shall be as follows:
When a tape width is a mm and a tape thickness is b mm, the conversion evaluation
standard value of tensile strength shall be 2.42ab N or more.

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8. Revision of Standard
The MES revision shall be made in accordance with MES Suggestion Sheet.

9. Indication Methods on Specification Drawing

“Tape specifications of other than those on the drawing shall conform to
MES PA 67009A” shall be included in the specification block.
Remark The alphabetical suffix which shows the revision shall be included, if any.

10. Applicable Standards

Refer to the latest edition for the following standards unless otherwise specified:
JIS B 7503 Dial Gauges
JIS B 7507 Venier, Dial and Digital Calipers
JIS G 4305 Cold-Rolled Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet and Strip
JIS R 6253 Waterproof Adhesive Papers
JIS Z 8703 Standard Atmospheric Conditions for Testing
MES K01-002 Determination and Procedure of Quality Ranking

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*Questions concerning Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) may be addressed at any of the
following:

AUSTRALIA (SAA) ITALY (UNI)

Standards Australia Ente Nazionale Italiano di Unificazione
PO Box 5420 Via Battistotti Sassi 11/b
Sydney NSW 2001 1-20133 Milano

AUSTRIA (ON) KOREA, Rep. of (KSA)

Osterreichisches Normungsinstitut Korean Standards Association
Heinestrasse 38 13-31, Yoido-dong, Youngdungpo-gu
1020 Vienna Seoul 150-010

CANADA (SCC) NEW ZEALAND (SANZ)

Standards Council of Canada Standards Association of New Zealand
270 Albert Street, Suite 200 155 The Terrace
Ottawa ON, K1P 6N7 Private Bag 2439
Wellington
FRANCE (AFNOR)
Association française de normalisation SWITZERLAND (SNV)
11, avenue Francis de Pressensé Swiss Association for Standardization
FR-93571 Saint-Denis La Plaine Cedex Bürglistr. 29
8400 Winterthur
GERMANY (DIN)
DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung UNITED KINGDOM (BSI)
Burggrafenstrasse 6 British Standards Institution
DE-10787 Berlin 389 Chiswick High Road
GB-London W4 4AL

USA (ANSI)
American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor
US-New York N.Y. 10036

*Questions concerning Japanese Automobile Standards (JASO) may be addressed at the

following:

Society of Automotive Engineers of Japan, Inc.

10-2, Goban-cho, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-0076
Japan

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