Tough Tarp Specifications

Specification

Test Method

Amount

Denier

1,100

Count per square inch

Warp x weft

14 x 14

Coated fabric thickness

11-12 mil

Weight per square yard

6.0 oz. ±5%

Coating thickness (each side)

3.15 mil

Grommet spacing (approx.)

Reinforced & Sewn

Approx. 30 in

Test Criteria

Breaking strength

ASTM D-5034-96 grab

Warp:  202 lbs.
Weft:  168 lbs.

Tear strength

ASTM D-5587-96

Warp:  44 lbs.
Weft:  40 lbs.

Abrasion resistance

ASTM D-3886-92

1,720 cycles

Hydrostatic resistance

FTMS 191 A-5516-78
88.0 psi @ 150 CMS

No leakage

Burst strength

ASTM D-751-95

260 psi avg.

Acid, alkali, and salt resistance

2-hour soak in 5% solution

No change

Flammability

Meets the flammability requirements of Commercial Standard CS192-53 ¶ 4.10 for general purpose vinyl plastic film

Cold resistance

FTMS 191 A-5874-78
-20°F/30 min./10# roller/72 lbs.

No visible cracking

Ultraviolet resistance

Excellent

Seam strength

ASTM D-1682

90+ lbs.

Grommet strength

Instron TTC-3D grips 12" min.

80+ lbs.

Corner patch strength

Instron TTC-3D grips 12" min.

200+ lbs.