US 115NW is a nonwoven needlepunched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments. Primarily used in drainage applications, this product prevents soil fines from entering the system extending drain life and performance. US 115NW can also be used in lightweight separation applications. US 115NW meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:
| PROPERTY |
TEST METHOD |
ENGLISH |
METRIC |
| Weight - Typical |
ASTM D-5261 |
4.0 oz/sy |
136 g/sm |
| Tensile Strength |
ASTM D-4632 |
115 lbs |
512 N |
| Elongation @ Break |
ASTM D-4632 |
50% |
50% |
| Mullen Burst |
ASTM D-3786 |
210 psi |
1,448 kPa |
| Puncture Strength |
ASTM D-4833 |
65 lbs |
289 N |
| CBR Puncture |
ASTM D-6241 |
300 lbs |
1,335 N |
| Trapezoidal Tear |
ASTM D-4533 |
50 lbs |
222 N |
| Apparent Opening Size |
ASTM D-4751 |
70 US Sieve |
0.212 mm |
| Permittivity |
ASTM D-4491 |
2.00 Sec-1 |
2.00 Sec-1 |
| Water Flow Rate |
ASTM D-4491 |
140 g/min/sf |
5,689 l/min/sm |
| UV Resistance @ 500 Hours |
ASTM D-4355 |
70% |
70% |
| ROLL SIZE |
AREA |
WEIGHT |
| 12.5' x 360' |
500 sys |
146 lbs |
| 15' x 360' |
600 sys |
172 lbs |
Spec Interpretation