Specification:
Type | Reinforced plastic tarpaulin sheet of 4 x 5 metres (finished size). |
Area of use | Mainly for temporary human shelter or other personal protection purposes. |
Material | Made in woven high density polyethylene fibres. Wrap x weft: 12/14 per square inch, laminated on both sides with low density polyethylene, with reinforced rims by heat sealing on all sides (or 2 sides heat sealing and 2 sides double stitching), and nylon ropes in hem, 100 dernier minimum. Waterproof and stabilized against ultraviolet rays and excess heat for long outdoor exposure for approx 2 years in tropical climate. Strong metal eyelets on 4 sides of the sheets at 100 cm + or âۉ€œ 5cm centre to centre |
Tensile strength and elongation | Minimum 600N both directions of wrap and weft (BS2576, 25mm grabtest or equivalent). Bursting strength: minimum 200N/cm2 (BS 4768 or equivalent) Minimum 10 DaN under ISO 1421 outside of the reinforcement bands. |
Tear Strength | Minimum 100N both directions (BS 4303 or equivalent) |
UV Resistance | Maximum 5% loss on original tarpaulin tensile strength under Iso1421 after 1500 hours UV under ASTM G53/94 (UVB 313 nm peak), to be tested outside and inside the reinforcement bands. |
Width | 4m standard size. |
Length | Sheets of 5 metres and rolls of 50m (tolerance in size +/- 5% only). |
Weight | From 190g/m2 +/-5%, plus 10% for the reinforcement bands under ISO3801. |
Flammability | Flash point above 200C. |
Colour | Grey on one side. White on the reverse side. |
Printing | Logos to run lengthwise through the entire roll, at intervals of 30cm and maximum 75cm. |
Packing | In bales of 5 sheets, secured with polyester brands. |