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Propex Geotex 4X4HF US Fabric Equivalent is US 4800/30

NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-283. US 4800/30 is a woven geotextile made of 100% high-tenacity polypropylene yarns. It  is a "combination" product made of monofilament yarns in the machine direction and fibrillated yarns in the cross direction. US 4800/30 resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 4800/30 meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Geotex® 4X4HF is a woven polypropylene geotextile containing heavy woven serrated/serrated yarns produced by Propex®, and will meet the following Minimum Average Roll Values (MARV) when tested in accordance with the methods listed below. The individual yarns are woven in a unique twill pattern to form a strong geotextile. These characteristics make Geotex® 4X4HF ideal for the construction of embankments over soft soils, steepened slopes, and modular block and/or wrapped-face retaining walls. The geotextile is resistant to ultraviolet degradation and to biological and chemical environments for normally found in soils. Geotex® 4x4HF conforms to the property values listed below. Propex® performs internal Manufacturing Quality Control (MQC) tests that have been accredited by the Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute – Laboratory Accreditation Program (GAI-LAP). This product is NTPEP approved for AASHTO standards. This data sheet for Geotex® 4X4HF is provided for comparison purposes only.

Propex Geotex 4X4HF Test Data

Property Test Method English Metric
Wide Width Tensile Strength ASTM D-4595 4,800 x 4,800 lbs/ft 70.05 x 70.05 kN/m
Wide Width Tensile Strength @ 2 % Strain ASTM D-4595 960 x 1,320 lbs/ft 14.01 x 19.26 kN/m
Wide Width Tensile Strength @ 5 % Strain ASTM D-4595 2,400 x 3,000 lbs/ft 35.03 x 43.78 kN/m
Wide Width Tensile Strength @ 10 % Strain ASTM D-4595 4,800 lbs/ft 70.05 kN/m
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 2,000 lbs 8,900 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 180 lbs 801 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 30 US Sieve 0.595 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 0.4 Sec⁻¹ 0.4 Sec⁻¹
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 30 g/min/f² 1,222 L/min/m²
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 80 % 80 %
The supplied information is provided as a service to our customers under "Descriptive Fair Use" to show the relationship between our products and the listed manufacturer's products. All values are published on the manufacturer's website per the date listed below. Products are compared using the properties and test methods on US Fabrics' published, website data sheets. As such, not all properties and test methods may be included in this comparison. US Fabrics, its website and products are neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with the listed manufacturers. All products are registered trademarks of said manufacturers. US Fabrics aims to provide information that is accurate, however does not accept responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information provided on this page or incorporated into it by reference. Please refer to the manufacturer's most recent published data or website to verify accuracy. (1/2021)
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