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product data
PIPEWEIGHTS fabric and straps have undergone various geosynthetics testing by multiple third-party testing facilities to ensure to our customers that our bags are the strongest on the market.
PIPEWEIGHTS is a polypropylene woven geotextile bag designed as a buoyancy control feature in the pipeline industry. PIPEWEIGHTS has tested as
PIPEWEIGHTS have been tested extensively to ensure ASTM standards are met. The geosynthetics testing
the strongest and most durable on the market. It is tested against degradation of basic and acid soils to ensure the bag stays intact long after it is placed in
performed on this product and corresponding results are listed in the table below:
the ground. PIPEWEIGHTS meet the following minimum average roll values (MARV):
PROPERTY TEST METHOD ENGLISH METRIC
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Physical
Major Composition
Analyzed by FTIR Sample technique: hot- pressed film
Polypropylene
Mass/Unit Area
ASTM D 5261
10 oz/yd2
350 g/m
Mechanical
Wide Width Ultimate Strength
ASTM D 4595
7200 x 5600 lb/ft
105 x 81.7 kN/m
Wide Width Tensile Strength @ 10% Strain
ASTM D 4595
2600 x 3600 lb/ft
42.3 x 52.5 kN/m
Grab Tensile Strength
ASTM D 4632
1000 x 750 lb/ft
4.4 x 3.3 kN/m
CBR Puncture Strength (Resistance)
ASTM D 6241
2400 lbs
10.7 kN
Trapezoidal Tear
ASTM D 4533
350 x 325 lbs
1.56 x 1.45 kN
Endurance
Tensile Strength after 10% HCl
ASTM D 4595-09
6318 x 5976 lb/ft
92.5 x 87.5 kN/m
Tensile strength after 10% NaOH
ASTM D 4595-09
6331 x 5928 lb/ft
92.7 x 86.8 kN/m
UV Resistance
ASTM D 4355
LIGHT DUTY
80%
Hydraulic
Apparent Opening Size
ASTM D 4751
200 US Std. Sieve
0.075 mm
Permittivity
ASTM D 4491
0.070 Sec-1
Water Flow Rate
ASTM D 4491
4.9 GPM/ft2
199.7 LPM/m2
DISCLAIMER: Industrial Fabrics reserves the right to change its product specifications at any time and without notice. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure this documentation is current and that the specified product is appropriate for the application being considered by an independent engineer.
PIPE a product of Industrial Fabrics, Inc.
PIPEWEIGHTS WEIGHTS geotextile buoyancy pipeline control weight
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is a product of Industrial Fabrics, Inc
PIPEWEIGHTS may change product specifications without notice. The PIPEWEIGHTS system is suitable for use in the application described in our literature and on our website, provided proper installation and engineering principles are followed. Professional engineering should be consulted before installation of PIPEWEIGHTS units to assure proper design. ALL EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED.