2 in. seam, 4 hr, 1 in strip 210 lbf @ 70º F 105lbf @ 160
5 cm seam, 4 hr, 2.5 cm strip 935 N @ 21° C 467 N @ 71° C
Bursting Strength ASTM D751 (Ball Tip)
650 lbf minimum 800 lbf typical
2893 N minimum 3560 N typical
Hydrostatic Resistance ASTM D751 Procedure A
800 psi minimum
5.52 MPa minimum
Blocking Resistance ASTM D751 80°F/82°C
# 2 rating maximum
# 2 rating maximum
Ply Adhesion ASTM D413
15 lbf/in or Film Tearing Bond
13 daN/5 cm or Film Tearing Bond
Bonded Seam Strength ASTM D751 Seam Strength as modified by NSF 54
550 lbf minimum
2448 N minimum
Abrasion Resistance ASTM D3389 H-18 Wheel, 1000 g load
2000 cycles minimum before fabric exposure 50 mg/100 cycles maximum weight loss
Weathering Resistance ASTM G23 (Carbon-Arc)
8000 hrs (minimum) – No appreciable changes or stiffening or cracking of coating
Water Absorption ASTM D471 Section 12, 7 days
0.025 kg/m2 (maximum) at 70° F/21° C 0.14 kg/m2 (maximum) at 212° F/100° C
Wicking ASTM D751
1/8 in maximum
3.2 mm maximum
Puncture Resistance ASTM D4833
250 lbf minimum
1113 N minimum
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion/Contraction ASTM D696
8 x 10-6 in/in/°F maximum
1.4 x 10-5 cm/cm/°C maximum
Unless stated otherwise, values presented above represent the minimum expected measurements at the time of manufacture. We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. We offer it as a suggestion in any appropriate experimentation you may care to undertake. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. We make no guarantee of results and assume no obligation or liability whatsoever in connection with this information. In case of conflict between standard and metric specifications, standard shall apply.