Textiles in Automotive Engineering.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fung, W.

Contributor:

Hardcastle, J M.

Series:

Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Automobiles--Interiors--Pictorial works.

Automobiles--Interiors.

Textile fabrics.

Local Subjects:

Automobiles--Interiors--Pictorial works.

Automobiles--Interiors.

Textile fabrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (378 p.)

Place of Publication:

Burlington : Elsevier Science, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents a comprehensive treatment of both functional and decorative textiles used in the automotive industry including seat covers, headliners, airbags, seat belts and tyres. Written in a clear, concise style it explains material properties and the way in which they influence manufacturing processes as well as providing practical production details.The subject treatment cuts across the disciplines of textile chemistry, fabric and plastics technology and production engineering. Environmental effects and recycling are also covered. It is aimed at the design and process enginee

Contents:

Front Cover; Textiles in Automotive Engineering; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1. Introductory survey; 1.1 General survey; 1.2 Material survey - fibres; 1.3 Material survey - plastics; 1.4 Material survey - natural and synthetic rubbers; 1.5 Requirements from suppliers; 1.6 References; 1.7 Further reading; Chapter 2. Interior design; 2.1 Interior design; 2.2 Further reading; Chapter 3. Fabric structures and production methods; 3.1 Introduction, fibres and yarn types; 3.2 Fabric structures - wovens; 3.3 Fabric structures - warp knitted

3.4 Fabric structures - weft knitted3.5 Fabric structures - flat-bed knitting; 3.6 Fabric structures - non-wovens; 3.7 References; 3.8 Further reading; Chapter 4. Yarn and fabric processing; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Dyeing and finishing; 4.3 Printing; 4.4 Coating and lamination; 4.5 References; 4.6 Further reading; Chapter 5. Quality assurance and testing; 5.1 Quality assurance; 5.2 Test method details; 5.3 References; 5.4 Further reading; Chapter 6. Product engineering - interior trim; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Seats; 6.3 Headliners; 6.4 Door casings; 6.5 Parcel shelves; 6.6 Other interior trim

6.7 Complete modular interiors6.8 References; 6.9 Further reading; Chapter 7. Other textile applications; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Seat belts; 7.3 Airbags; 7.4 Carpets; 7.5 Cabin air filters; 7.6 Battery separators; 7.7 Bonnet (hood) liners; 7.8 Wheel arch liners; 7.9 Hood material for convertibles; 7.10 Tyres; 7.11 Hoses and belts - general considerations; 7.12 References; 7.13 Further reading; Chapter 8. Automotive textiles and the environment; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 The greenhouse effect and global warming; 8.3 Environmental legislation; 8.4 The effects of pollutants

8.5 Manufacturing concerns8.6 Sustainable development; 8.7 References; 8.8 Further reading; Chapter 9. Textiles in other forms of transportation; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Composite materials; 9.3 Flame retardancy; 9.4 Fabric coating; 9.5 Textiles in other road vehicles; 9.6 Railway applications; 9.7 Marine applications; 9.8 Textiles in aircraft; 9.9 References; 9.10 Further reading; Chapter 10. Future development and outlook; 10.1 General survey; 10.2 Manufacturing; 10.3 Fabric performance; 10.4 New developments and opportunities; 10.5 Environmental issues

10.6 Visions of the future - fabric design aspects10.7 Further visions of the future; 10.8 References; 10.9 Further reading; Chapter 11. Sources of further information; 11.1 Conferences; 11.2 Journals; 11.3 Technical and professional organizations and institutions; 11.4 Market information on automotive industry; 11.5 General textile reference; 11.6 Glossary of terms and abbreviations; 11.7 Abbreviations used in references at end of chapters; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-280-37233-8

9786610372331

1-59124-652-0

1-85573-897-X