Group standard TL 52337

Issue 2015-08
Class. No.: 55314

Descriptors: sound insulation, reinforcement, roof, sound-insulating roof reinforcement, roof reinforcement, adhesive
coating, installation

Sound-Insulating Roof Reinforcement

Materials Requirements

6 Types: Without Part Number Suffix, A, B, C, D, and E

Previous issues
TL 52337: 1990-01, 1995-09, 1997-11, 2008-01, 2009-01, 2009-05

Changes
The following changes have been made to TL 52337: 2009-05:
– Standard changed to new layout
– Technical responsibility updated
– Section "Applicable documents" updated
– D marker removed
– Standard completely revised

1 Scope
This Technical Supply Specification (TL) defines requirements for sound insulation elements and
roof reinforcements that are intended for automated adhesive coating and subsequent automated
installation.

2 Designation
Designation example for a sound-insulating roof reinforcement of type E:
Sound-insulating roof reinforcement as per TL 52337-E
Polyurethane (PUR) foam, density (39 ± 2.5) kg/m3

Always use the latest version of this standard.

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

Technical responsibility The Standards department

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GQL-P Dr. Jiping Liu Tel.: +49 5361 9 49035 Maik Gummert

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Mass per unit area, overall (785 ± 116) g/m2

Structure (layers):
Polyethylene (35 ± 5) g/m2
Kraft liner (186 ± 34) g/m2
Polyethylene (35 ± 5) g/m2
PUR (275 ± 28) g/m2
Polyethylene (35 ± 5) g/m2
Kraft liner (186 ± 34) g/m2
Polyethylene (35 ± 5) g/m2

3 Requirements

3.1 Basic requirements

Approval of first supply and changes as per Volkswagen standard VW 01155.
Emission behavior as per VW 50180.
Avoidance of hazardous substances as per VW 91101.
At least 5 parts are required for complete testing.

3.2 Properties
The parts must be dimensionally stable and remain functional during transport and storage in the
temperature range from −40 °C to 100 °C, including under climatic conditions of 55 °C and 95%
relative humidity. Splitting into individual layers under these conditions is not permissible.
The molded parts must be impregnated uniformly and over the full surface area.
The surface finish must allow for an even coating with adhesive and must ensure a permanent ad‐
hesive bond with the body panel.
The surface to be coated must be uniformly smooth; apparent troughs are permitted within the lim‐
its of the drawing requirements.
Irritating impurities, emissions, surface coatings or fogging effects that impair the ability of the ad‐
hesive to adhere to the sound-insulating roof reinforcement and/or body are not permissible.
The individual layers (corrugating papers and liners) must be bonded together in a waterproof
manner.
Punch and cut edges must be clean and free of burrs and protected from moisture penetration;
brittle fracture is not permissible.
Deviations from the described requirements must be tested in the vehicle. Any deviations must be
documented on the drawing.
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3.3 Shelf life

The parts must have a shelf life of up to 3 months under the conditions indicated above. After the
storage time, the functional dimensions – especially the camber of the parts – must still conform to
the drawing requirements.

3.4 Human compatibility

The molded parts must be physiologically safe. They must not cause skin irritations or objectiona‐
ble odors.

3.5 Dimensions
Dimensions and tolerances as per drawing

3.6 Marking as per VDA 260

As per drawing

3.7 Conditioning
Before testing, the specimens must be conditioned in the VW 50554 – 23/50-2 standard climate for
at least 24 h.

3.8 Evaluation of the measurement results

The required numerical values apply to each individual measurement.

3.9 Build sample approval (BMG)

The parts are subject to build sample approval (BMG).

4 Materials requirements

4.1 Material
– TL 52337 Double-wall corrugated cardboard as per DIN 55468-1 – 2.50 BC, moisture-
resistant, impregnated on both sides with aqueous phenol/melamine-based
synthetic resin dispersion for moisture repellency
– TL 52337-A Double-wall corrugated cardboard, moisture-resistant, impregnated on both
sides with aqueous phenol/melamine-based synthetic resin dispersion for
moisture repellency
– TL 52337-B/-C Double-wall corrugated cardboard, moisture-resistant, impregnated on both
sides with aqueous polyurethane-based synthetic resin dispersion for mois‐
ture repellency
– TL 52337-D PUR sandwich, impregnated on both sides for moisture repellency
– TL 52337-E PUR sandwich, impregnated on both sides for moisture repellency, low wa‐
ter absorption
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4.2 Structure (from top to bottom)

– TL 52337/-B Kraft liner 200 g
Fine corrugation (B) from corrugating medium 115 g
Bogus paper 120 g
Medium corrugation (C) from semi-chemical pulp 150 g
Kraft liner 200 g
– TL 52337-A/-C Kraft liner 200 g
Fine corrugation from corrugating medium 120 g
Test liner 230 g
Medium corrugation from double-laminated corrugating medium 120 g
Kraft liner 200 g
– TL 52337-D Polyethylene 20 g
Kraft liner 185 g
Polyethylene 20 g
PUR foam 350 g, gross density (42.0 ± 2.5) kg/m3
PUR adhesive 90 g
Polyethylene 20 g
Kraft liner 185 g
Polyethylene 20 g
– TL 52337-E As per drawing

4.3 Thickness
As per drawing

4.4 Mass per unit area

4.4.1 Total structure

See section 6.1. Weight in g/m2
– TL 52337/-B 900 to 1 050
– TL 52337-A/-C 1 000 to 1 150
– TL 52337-D 830 to 920
– TL 52337-E As per drawing

4.4.2 Resin impregnation, per side (solid matter content)

– TL 52337/-A/-B/-C ≥ 100 g/m2

5 Required properties
See table 1 (TL 52337/-A/-B) and table 2 (TL 52337-C/-D/-E).
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Table 1 – TL 52337/-A/-B
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 52337 TL 52337-A TL 52337-B
1 Buckling resistance N
as per Test Specification 45 to 55 12 to 20 45 to 55
PV 3924
2 Bending resistance as per PV 3950 and section 6.2
2.1 As-received condition: N/mm − − −
2.2 After heat aging N/mm
as per DIN 53497-B − − −
16 h at 100 °C recirculated air
2.3 After environmental cycle test N/mm
− − −
20 cycles as per PV 2005
3 Water absorption g/m2
as per DIN EN ISO 535 and
≤ 1 000
section 6.3
(Cobb test)
4 Appearance after aging (in non-installed condition)
4.1 After heat aging
as per DIN 53497-B
16 h at 100 °C recirculated air
4.2 After environmental cycle test No splitting into individual layers
20 cycles as per PV 2005
4.3 After low-temperature aging
24 h at −40 °C
5 Adhesion of the layers as per PV 2034 and section 6.4
5.1 As-received condition: N/5 cm − − −
5.2 After heat aging N/5 cm
as per DIN 53497-B − − −
16 h at 100 °C recirculated air
5.3 After environmental cycle test N/5 cm
− − −
20 cycles as per PV 2005
5.4 After low-temperature aging N/5 cm
− − −
24 h at −40 °C
6 Flammability As per TL 1010

Table 2 – TL 52337-C/-D/-E
No. Property Unit Requirement
TL 52337-C TL 52337-D TL 52337-E
1 Buckling resistance N
as per Test Specification 12 to 20 − −
PV 3924
2 Bending resistance as per PV 3950 and section 6.2
2.1 As-received condition: N/mm − ≥ 1.5 ≥ 1.5
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No. Property Unit Requirement

TL 52337-C TL 52337-D TL 52337-E
2.2 After heat aging N/mm
as per DIN 53497-B − ≥ 1.5 ≥ 1.5
16 h at 100 °C recirculated air
2.3 After environmental cycle test N/mm
− ≥ 1.5 ≥ 1.5
20 cycles as per PV 2005
2.4 After 48 h at 55 °C and 95% N/mm
− − ≥ 1.5
relative humidity
3 Water absorption g/m2
as per DIN EN ISO 535 and ≤ 5 or as per
≤ 1 000 ≤ 500
section 6.3 drawing
(Cobb test)
4 Appearance after aging (in non-installed condition)
4.1 After heat aging
as per DIN 53497-B
16 h at 100 °C recirculated air
4.2 After environmental cycle test
20 cycles as per PV 2005 No splitting into individual layers
4.3 After low-temperature aging
24 h at −40 °C
4.4 After 48 h at 55 °C and 95%
relative humidity
5 Adhesion of the layers as per PV 2034 and section 6.4
5.1 As-received condition: N/5 cm ≥ 10 or as
− −
per drawing
5.2 After heat aging N/5 cm
≥ 10 or as
as per DIN 53497-B − −
per drawing
16 h at 100 °C recirculated air
5.3 After environmental cycle test N/5 cm ≥ 10 or as
− −
20 cycles as per PV 2005 per drawing
5.4 After low-temperature aging N/5 cm ≥ 10 or as
− −
24 h at −40 °C per drawing
5.5 After 48 h at 55 °C and 95% N/5 cm ≥ 10 or as
− −
relative humidity per drawing
6 Flammability As per TL 1010

6 Notes on testing

6.1 Mass per unit area

The mass per unit area is determined using 5 specimens with an area of at least 100 cm2.
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6.2 Bending resistance

The bending resistance is determined as per PV 3950, with the following deviation:
Specimen size: length = 170 mm; width = 50 mm, start of measuring displacement at 1 mm, end of
measuring displacement at 2 mm. It may be necessary to reduce the start of the measuring dis‐
placement to the extent that the measuring displacement of 1 mm until the force decreases is still
achieved.

The tests subsequent to aging tests are carried out within 30 min to 60 min after removal from the
respective aging test.
Requirements must be met both by the front and the rear side.

6.3 Water absorption

Water absorption (Cobb test) as per DIN EN ISO 535
Water quantity: 100 ml; exposure period 30 min; specimen size approx. (170 × 170) mm2.
Deviating from DIN EN ISO 535, the water standing on the surface is absorbed using an absorbent
cloth (e.g., single-layer, high-quality Airlaid from Temca). The part must not be wiped over several
times, but rather lightly dabbed off.

6.4 Adhesion of the layers

Testing as per PV 2034. The tests subsequent to aging tests are carried out within 30 min to
60 min after removal from the respective aging test.

7 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 Ger‐
man terms in such documents may differ from those used in this standard, resulting in terminologi‐
cal 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 2005 Vehicle Parts; Testing of Resistance to Environmental Cycle Test

PV 2034 Non-Metallic Planar Materials; Floating Roller Peel Test
PV 3924 Damping Roof Reinforcement; Buckling Strength
PV 3950 Molded Headliner ASSY; Bending Resistance Testing
TL 1010 Materials for Vehicle Interiors; Burning Behavior; Material Requirements
VW 01155 Vehicle Parts; Approval of First Supply and Changes
VW 50180 Components in the Vehicle Interior; Emission Behavior
VW 50554 Standard Atmospheres and Room Temperatures; Requirements on
Standard Atmospheres
VW 91101 Environmental Standard for Vehicles; Vehicle Parts, Materials, Operat‐
ing Fluids; Avoidance of Hazardous Substances
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DIN 53497 Testing of Plastics; Hot Storage Test on Mouldings Made of Thermo‐
plastic Moulding Materials without External Mechanical Stressing
DIN 55468-1 Packaging materials - Corrugated board - Part 1: Requirements, testing
DIN EN ISO 535 Paper and board - Determination of water absorptiveness - Cobb meth‐
od
VDA 260 Components of motor vehicles - Marking of material