Global Steering Systems, LLC.

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

TITLE: THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER ELASTOMER

SHORE DUROMETER 72D Stds. No: T-159 Rev. No. 7
Date: AUG/09/76 Date: FEB/07/03
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1. SCOPE

1.1 This specification identifies the physical properties and

characteristics of a thermoplastic polyester elastomer heat stabilized.

2. CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

2.1 Thermal Analysis, Pyrolytic Gas Chromatography and Infrared

Spectrophotometry

Global Steering Systems, LLC., at its option may conduct infrared,

thermal analysis, and pyrolytic gas chromatography of material/parts
supplied to this specification. The curves established for initial
approval shall constitute the reference standard and shall be kept on
file at the Materials Department. All samples shall produce curves that
correspond to the reference standard when tested under the same
conditions as those specified on the master curve.

3. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Physical Requirements

3.1.1 Polymer Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomer Natural or Black

with Heat Stabilizer

Test Method
3.1.2 Melting Point * ISO 3146 217 + 6°C (423 + 10°F)

3.1.3 Density grams/cm3 ISO 1183/A 1.24 + 0.06

3.1.4 Flow Rate @ 240°C ISO 1133 11 - 15

2.16 Kg (g/10 Min.)

3.1.5 Moisture, % ASTM D-789 0.1 MAX

3.2 Mechanical Properties

Test Method
3.2.1 Hardness, Durometer D scale ISO 868 72 + 11

3.2.2 Tensile strength @ yield * D412 3700 psi (25 MPa)

Die Cut Specimens
2"/Min., Die C

3.2.3 Ultimate Elongation @ break % ISO 527 315 min.

50 mm/min

Prepared By: John Vitali Approved By: JFB

NOTICE: © This specification must not be copied or communicated to third party

without the express authorization of Global Steering Systems, LLC.
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Global Steering Systems, LLC.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

TITLE: THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER ELASTOMER

SHORE DUROMETER 72D Stds. No: T-159 Rev. No. 7
Date: AUG/09/76 Date: FEB/07/03
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3.2.4 Flexural Modulus, Mpa ISO 178 451 -1000

3.2.5 Heat Distortion Temperature ISO 75-1&2 46°C Min (115 F)

1.80 Mpa (264 psi)

* For information purposes only; not required for certification

4. CERTIFICATION

4.1 The supplier of the product shall certify with each shipment that the
material meets all provisions of this specification. The certification
shall include Global Steering Systems, LLC. purchase order number,
material specification number (must include "T" specification and if
applicable, "M" specification) and its revision number. An authorized
representative of the supplier must sign the certification, with title,
unless the GSS, LLC. Materials department approves electronic
submission. Any statements of belief rather than fact, such as "to the
best of my knowledge or belief," are unacceptable.

4.2 The original source name and lot number must be included with each
shipment.

4.3 The supplier without first informing the Materials Department of the
Global Steering Systems, LLC. and obtaining its written consent shall
make no changes in this material.

4.4 Each batch must be tested by approved methods to the original (unaged)
requirements for tensile strength, elongation, hardness and modulus as
shown in the material specification, prior to release to production.
All other slab stock requirements including aging tests must be
performed prior to initial sample approval, and a minimum of once every
twelve months.

BATCH defines a specific quantity of raw material either blended or

compounded at a supplier location for use at that facility. Normally, a
batch of raw materials will represent that quantity processed in a given
vessel at a given time. Batches can vary significantly in weight and/or
volume, but generally can be defined by the total quantity of
constituent materials mixed at one time.

5. PACKING & MARKING

5.1 This material shall be shipped as specified on the purchase order or

packaging specification.

Prepared By: John Vitali Approved By: JFB

NOTICE: © This specification must not be copied or communicated to third party

without the express authorization of Global Steering Systems, LLC.
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Global Steering Systems, LLC.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

TITLE: THERMOPLASTIC POLYESTER ELASTOMER

SHORE DUROMETER 72D Stds. No: T-159 Rev. No. 7
Date: AUG/09/76 Date: FEB/07/03
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6. INSPECTION & REJECTION

6.1 Samples from incoming shipments may be checked for compliance with this
specification. The supplier must accept the responsibility of shipments
complying with this specification without dependence upon the buyer's
inspection, which will be performed at his option. The buyer agrees that
notification of rejection be made within a reasonable period of time.

NOTE: The above material may be further defined by an "M" specification.

Please check purchase order or raw material nomenclature.

Prepared By: John Vitali Approved By: JFB

NOTICE: © This specification must not be copied or communicated to third party

without the express authorization of Global Steering Systems, LLC.
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