Physical Test Data- To understand all the physical properties of the X-TEX blanket and to help in developing other applications additional physical testing was conducted on 8 ounce product.
The table below is a summary of those tests.
| Physical Test Results of the X-TEX Blanket | |||
| Test | Method | Units | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | ASTM D5199 |
Mills |
115.5 |
Mass Per Unit Area |
ASTM 5261 |
oz/yd |
8.0 oz. |
Grab Tensile MD |
ASTM D4632 |
lbs |
56 |
Grab Tensile TD |
ASTM D4632 |
lbs |
66 |
Elongation at Peak MD |
ASTM D4632 |
percent |
102 |
Elongation at Peak TD |
ASTM D4632 |
percent |
96 |
Wide Width Tensile MD |
ASTM D4595 |
lbs/in |
19 |
Wide Width Tensile TD |
ASTM D4595 |
lbs/in |
24 |
Elongation at break MD |
ASTM D4595 |
percent |
75 |
Elongation at break TD |
ASTM D4595 |
percent |
73 |
Puncture Resistance |
ASTM D4833 |
lbs |
54 |
Trapezoid Tear Strength MD |
ASTM D4533 |
lbs |
26 |
Trapezoid Tear Strength TD |
ASTM D4533 |
lbs |
29 |
Mullen Burst Strength |
ASTM D3786 |
psi |
135 |
Permittivity(Constant Head) |
ASTM D4491 |
sec-1 |
1.42 |
Permeability |
ASTM D4491 |
cm/sec |
0.36 |
Flow Rate |
ASTM D4491 |
gal/ft2 |
106 |
Apparent Opening Size |
ASTM D4751 |
mm |
100-140 |
Static Puncture Resistance |
ASTM D6241 |
lbs |
175 |
Wet Sieving |
ISO 12956 |
um |
83 |
Asphalt Retention MD |
ASTM D6140 |
grams/m2 |
2433 |
Asphalt Retention TD |
ASTM D6140 |
grams/m2 |
2305 |
Note* MD = Machine Direction TD = Transverse Direction |
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