110mm Square Glass Fogging Test Plates
110mm × 110mm glass fogging test plates for automotive interior material fogging tests using 1-liter (1000 mL) test beakers.
Schap 110mm Square Glass Fogging Test Plates are precision-sized glass plates used as condensation surfaces during laboratory fogging tests of automotive interior materials. The plates are designed for use with the Schap Dry Fog Tester and other compatible fogging test equipment using 1-liter test beakers.
During a fogging test, volatile and semi-volatile substances released from the heated test specimen condense on the cooled glass plate. The resulting deposit can then be evaluated according to the applicable test method and customer specification.
These 110mm × 110mm plates are particularly suited to photometric/reflectometric fogging measurements, where the change in the optical characteristics of the glass is used to determine the material’s fogging tendency.
Product Features
- Plate size: 110mm × 110mm
- Nominal thickness: 3mm
- Square glass condensation plate
- Designed for fogging tests using 1000 mL / 1-liter beakers
- Tin side identified/marked for proper test orientation
- Suitable for photometric/reflectometric fogging methods
- Compatible with Schap Dry Fog Tester configurations using 1-liter beakers
- Available individually or in discounted packages of 24, 48, or 96 plates
- Plates are supplied not pre-washed
Why the Glass Surface Matters
Automotive fogging tests measure material emissions that condense onto a controlled surface representing the type of deposits that can form on vehicle glazing.
For photometric testing, proper preparation and handling of the glass plate are important because contamination, fingerprints, cleaning residue, or improper orientation can influence optical measurements.
Applicable procedures may require identification of the tin and non-tin surfaces of float glass. For example, ISO 6452 specifies 3.0 ± 0.2 mm float-glass plates with minimum square dimensions of 110 × 110 mm and identification of the two glass surfaces. iTeh Standards
SAE J1756 similarly specifies float glass at 3.0 ± 0.2 mm and a minimum size of 110 × 110 mm for 1000 mL beakers. It identifies the non-tin surface as the test surface. Antpedia
Fogging Test Applications
These glass plates can be used as part of fogging evaluations for automotive materials such as:
- Instrument-panel materials
- Vinyl and polymer trim
- Leather and synthetic leather
- Textiles and coated fabrics
- Foam and laminated materials
- Adhesives and interior assemblies
- Other materials capable of releasing condensable substances when heated
Fogging testing helps laboratories and automotive suppliers evaluate the tendency of interior materials to produce deposits that can reduce visibility through vehicle glass.
Applicable Test Methods
Depending upon the customer’s test procedure, equipment configuration, and material being evaluated, these plates may be used with fogging methods associated with:
DIN 75201 — Determination of the windscreen fogging characteristics of trim materials in motor vehicles
ISO 6452 — Determination of fogging characteristics of trim materials in automobile interiors
SAE J1756 — Determination of the fogging characteristics of interior automotive materials
ISO 17071 / EN 14288 — Fogging testing of leather
They may also be applicable to OEM specifications including GMW 3235, GME 60326, HES D6508, MS300-54, PV 3015, PV 3920, and TSM0503G, depending upon the specific procedure and equipment configuration.
Schap’s Dry Fog Tester already identifies DIN 75201, ISO 6452, SAE J1756 and several of these OEM procedures among its supported fogging methods. SCHAP SPECIALTY MACHINE
Important: Always verify the current revision of the applicable standard or OEM specification before testing. Individual methods can specify different glass preparation, conditioning, test temperatures, exposure times, and measurement procedures.
Handling and Preparation
Glass plates should be handled carefully to prevent contamination of the test surface. Avoid touching the measurement area with bare hands.
Before testing, clean and prepare the plates according to the applicable test standard or OEM procedure. Schap glass fogging plates are not supplied pre-washed.
For convenient washing, drying, handling, and storage, use the Schap Glass Plate Holding Rack.
Note: The product photograph shows both the 110mm and 50mm glass plate sizes for size comparison. This product listing is for the 110mm × 110mm plate.
