STANDARD KEUR 00821-029

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DETERMINATION OF THE CLEANABILITY OF TEXTILE

CONTENT
1 scope and field of application
2 general
3 terms and definitions
4 preparation of test samples
5 apparatus
6 test method
7 results
8 references
9 change history

1 SCOPE AND FIELD OF APPLICATION

1.1 Scope
This standard establishes the test method for the cleanability of textile or parts provided with a textile,
hereinafter called parts.

1.2 Field of application

Parts in the cab interior.

2 GENERAL

In the interior of the truck, various parts are used with different textile surfaces and/or materials. These parts
may come into contact with dirt from various sources. It must be easily possible to remove the contamination
from the parts, without the other properties or the visual aspects of the parts being negatively influenced.

This standard is intended to provide an objective assessment of the extent to which contaminated textile
products or surfaces can be cleaned. Contamination can be the result of handling during transport and
production as well as occurring during use of the truck.

3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Cleanability : The degree of removing a contamination on a textile surface.

Textile surface : All interior parts containing or covered by textiles.
Contamination : Contamination is divided in the four categories below:
1. Standard dirt as per the following test medium:
− Per 100 grams of test medium:
− 50 grams of expressed Aerosil K3 thickener;
− 2 grams of Norit carbon in powder form;
− 24 grams of Shell 150 SH mineral oil;
− 24 grams of olive oil.
The components must be mixed into a homogeneous mass using petroleum
ether 40–60. The petroleum ether then evaporates and the dry residue is
passed through a sieve of 1600 mesh per cm2. The powder obtained in this
way is used as the test medium.
2. Water as per the following test medium:
− Distilled water.

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3. User contamination as per the following test medium:

− 1 Gram of engine oil according to ACEA E6, SAE 10W40 or API: CJ4,
SAE 15W40 is homogeneously mixed with 10 grams of sand.
− Contamination is now created in the same manner as described above,
but now with the grease, Shell Gadus S2 V220, instead of engine oil.

4 PREPARATION OF TEST SAMPLES

Cut, for each test to be carried out, a minimum of three test samples of 160 x 170 from a finished part (these
are a total of 4 x 3 is twelve test samples). The panel section must be at least 5 mm.
If the panel section of the part is not 5 mm, the part is brought to 5 mm in the test bench by means of felt.

4.1 Test samples for the test: Standard dirt (category 1)

− Use a clean cloth in accordance with ISO 105 F02 to apply the contamination (see section 3, category
1) to the test samples by means of rubbing with the test equipment as defined in points 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7
in section 6.
− The test samples are provided with the respective contamination by applying 100 ±2 mg test
medium in the middle of the test sample. The test medium is distributed over a surface of
approx. 4 cm2.
− Then condition the test samples for 24 hours at 23 ± 2 °C and 65 ± 5 % relative humidity.
− After conditioning, blow clean air onto the surface for 10 seconds. Air pressure is between 0,6 MPa
and 0,9 MPa; the distance between the surface and the air gun must be at least 250 mm.

4.2 Test samples for the test: Water contamination (category 2)

− Moisten the test samples with 4 ml of the contamination (see section 3, category 2) and allow to soak
into the test sample for 24 hours at 23 ± 2 °C and 65 ± 5 % relative humidity.
− Then blow clean air onto the surface for 10 seconds.
Air pressure is between 0,6 MPa and 0,9 MPa; the distance between the surface and the air gun must
be at least 250 mm.

4.3 Test samples for the test: User contamination (category 3)

− Apply the contamination (see section 3, category 3) to the test samples by rubbing them 5 times over
with a soft spatula without pressure.
− The test samples are provided with the respective contamination by applying 100 ±2 mg test
medium in the middle of the test sample. The test medium is distributed over a surface of
approx. 4 cm2.
− Then condition the test samples for 24 hours at 23 ± 2 °C and 65 ± 5 % relative humidity.
− After conditioning, blow clean air onto the surface for 10 seconds.
Air pressure is between 0,6 MPa and 0,9 MPa; the distance between the surface and the air gun must
be at least 250 mm.

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5 APPARATUS

− The test apparatus is based on the “Crockmeter” from the 1944 yearbook of the American Association
of Textile Chemists and Colorists AATCC, page 192.
For the test method as described in section 6, the apparatus has been optimized as described below
(see Figure 1):
− The test samples are mounted on a movable slide with a suitable clamping device. This slide
moves over a surface, driven by hand or motor. The movement of the slide must be such that a
stroke of at least 100 mm can be covered.
− On top of the test sample, a compression body is mounted with a cross-sectional area of
25 cm², the so-called friction surface. This friction surface consists of a plastic pin fitted with a
flat end, over which cotton can be stretched and attached. The friction surface is forced onto the
test sample by means of an adjustable weight. The friction surface must always be precisely
parallel to the specimen.
− For this reason, the friction surface and the compression weight are mounted on a height-
adjustable hinged arm, which is mounted on the base plate.

Figure 1

− Brush.
− Byk Gardner Spectro guide 6834 (Sphere).
− Photometer (calibrated).
− Colour matching booth according DIN 6173-1.
− Vacuum cleaner.
− TRP Foam cleaner, DAF number 00w94300000004, TRP number 0908374.
− White cotton cloth according ISO 105 F02.

6 TEST METHOD

1. Mount the test samples on the slide, with the side of the sample being tested facing away from the
slide.
2. The friction surface of the test bench must be fitted with a white cotton cloth in accordance with ISO
105 F02.
3. Spray the test sample with TRP foam cleaner (DAF number 00w94300000004, TRP number
0908374), ensuring that the TRP foam cleaner is distributed evenly in accordance with its usage
instructions.
4. Allow the foam to act on the surface for at least 60 seconds.
5. Place the friction surface of the test apparatus with a load of 10 ± 0.5 N on the TRP foam cleaner
applied to the test sample.

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6. Move the test sample with a speed of 100 ± 5 mm/s beneath the friction surface. Stop the test after 10
strokes.
7. Remove the load and the friction surface from the test sample.
8. Clean the test sample with a brush or vacuum cleaner for 60 ± 5 s.

7 RESULTS

7.1 Assessment result

At the end of the test, the surface that has been in contact with the test medium may no longer have any
visible contamination.

7.2 Observer requirements

The observer shall have a sense of sight (Snellen-vision) of at least 20/30 (equivalent vision of 6x6 in het
United Kingdom).

7.3 Assessment procedure

− All assessments should be carried out indoors in an environment where the lighting intensity on all
four sides of the product is 850 to 1250 lux. Lighting should be provided by TL84 fluorescent lamps or
the equivalent. The control room should preferably be indirectly lit to avoid strong bright spots and any
resulting reflections on parts.
Note: Fluorescent lamps age quickly and should be replaced every six months as preventive
maintenance.
− A calibrated photometer must be used to determine the light level in the control room directly above
the surface of the product.
− As part of the lighting configuration, the floor of the control room must be painted in a light colour.
− The products must be assessed from the same viewing angle as the viewing angle from which they
are visible when mounted in the cab. If multiple viewing angles are possible, the inspection must
encompass all viewing angles.
− Under daylight D65 in a special light cabinet in accordance with DIN 6173-1, compare the surface of
the test sample from a distance of 60 cm with the naked eye with the original material, and measure
the grey scale using a Byk Gardner Spectro Guide 6834 (Sphere).
For the surface comparison, see DAF standard KEUR 00824-110.
− The parts should be viewed more closely from a shorter distance in order to identify errors.
Note:
For parts that are in a direct line of sight, a grey scale of 4 is required; for parts that are indirectly
visible, a grey scale of 3 is required. The required grey scale is indicated on the drawing or
standard / specification.
− The inspection time should be a maximum of 30 seconds.

7.4 Report of results

The report must contain at least the following information:
− A reference to DAF standard KEUR 00821-029.
− Any deviation from the described test method.
− Number of test samples and applied contamination.
− Results of the assessment.
− The date of the test.

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8 REFERENCES

8.1 DAF Standards

KEUR 00824-110 Colour and texture comparison

8.2 External standards

DIN 6173-1 Colour matching; general rules
ISO 105 F02 Textiles – Tests for colour fastness – Part F02: specification for cotton and viscose
adjacent fabrics

9 CHANGE HISTORY

Issue Date Section Changes / comments

00 June 2019 All Initial publication.

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