Subject:
Material Properties for 3-Ply Pool Membrane with Scrim Fabric Reinforcement
Reinforcement: Polyester scrim fabric; 1,000 D yarn; 9x9 count.
C.G.T. Reference: #10233

Property

 

Test Method

Typical Values

Thickness (mils)

 c

 c

60.0

± 5%

Breaking Strength

c

c

c

c

Yield (lbs/in)

MD
TD

ASTM D638

155.0
140.0

 c

at Break (lbs/in)

MD
TD

c

100.0
75.0

c

Yield (lbs/in)

MD
TD

ASTM D751 (grab)

350.0
275.0

Minimum

at Break (lbs/in)

MD
TD

c

315.0
290.0

c

Tear Resistance (lbs)

MD
TD

ASTM D1004

21.0
21.0

Minimum

Cold Flex Resistance

v

ASTM D2136 1/8” mandrel

Pass -50°C

± 2°C

Dim. Stability, %

MD
TD

ASTM D1004 (1 hr. 100°C)

-1.0
+ 0.2

Maximum

Specific Gravity

 

ASTM D792

1.230

Minimum

Water Resistance (% wt. chg.)

 

ASTM D570

+ 0.7

Maximum

Puncture Resistance (lbs)

 

ASTM D4038

100.0

Maximum

Heat Age (% wt. chg.)

 

7 days 70°C

1.0

Maximum

Ply Adhesion (lbs/in)

MD
TD

 c

10.0
10.0

Minimum

U/V Resistance
(% retained after exposure)

 

ASTM D4355

90.0

Minimum

 
 
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