Potable Water Applications - 8228 XR-3 PW
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Download PDF| Property | Test Method | Standard | Metric |
| Base Fabric Type | ASTM D 751 | Polyester | Polyester |
| Base Fabric Weight | 3.0 oz/yd2 nominal | (100 g/m2 nominal) | |
| Thickness | ASTM D 751 | 30 mils min. | (0.76 mm min) |
| Weight | ASTM D 751 | 28.0 +- 2 oz./sq. yd. | (950 +- 70 g/sq. m) |
| Tear Strength | ASTM D 751 Trap Tear |
30/30 lbs. nom. | (133/133 N nom.) |
| Braking Yield Strength | ASTM D 751 Grab Tensile |
250/200 lbs. min. | (1,110/890 N min.) |
| Low Temperature Resistance | ASTM D 2136 4hrs-1/8" Mandrel |
Pass @ -25º F | (Pass @ -32º C) |
| Dimensional Stability | ASTM D 1204 100° C-1 hr |
5% max. each direction |
5% max each direction |
| Hydrostatic Resistance | ASTM D 751 Method A |
300 psi min. | (2.07 MPa min.) |
| Blocking Resistance | ASTM D 751 180° F |
#2 Rating max | #2 Rating max |
| Adhesion-Ply | ASTM D 413 Type A |
12 lbs./in. (approx.) | (10 daN/5 cm approx.) |
| Adhension-Heat Welded Seam | ASTM D 751 180° F |
10 lbs. /in min. | (9 daN/5 cm min.) |
| Dead Load Seam Strength | ASTM D 751 4-Hour Test |
Pass 100 lbs/in @ 70º F Pass 50 lb @ 160º F |
(Pass 445 N @ 21º C) (Pass 220 N @ 70º C) |
| Bonded Seam Strength | ASTM D 751 Procedure A, Grab Test Method |
250 lbs. (approx.) | (1,112 N min.) |
| Abrasion Resistance | ASTM D 3389 H-18 Wheel 1kg Load |
2000 cycles min. | 2000 cycles min. |
| Weathering Resistance | ASTM G 153 | 8000 hours min. | 8000 hours min. |
| Water Absorption | ASTM D 471, Section 12 7 Days |
0.05 kg/m2 max. @ 70º F/21º C (approx.) 0.28 kg/m2 max. @ 212º F/100º C (approx.) |
0.05 kg/m2 max. @ 70º F/21º C (approx.) 0.28 kg/m2 max. @ 212º F/100º C (approx.) |
| Wicking | ASTM D 751 | 1/8” max | (0.3 cm max.) |
| Bursting Strength | ASTM D 751 Ball Tip | 350 lbs. (approx.) | (1557 N min.) |
| Puncture Resistance | ASTM D 4833 | 50 lb typ | (225 N typ.) |
| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion / Contraction |
ASTM D 696 | 8 x 10- 6 in/in/º F max. (approx.) | (1.4 x 10- 5 cm/cm/º C max. approx.) |
| Puncture Resistance | FTMS 101C Method 2031 | 205 lbs. (approx.) | 205 lbs. (approx.) |
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