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US 270NWE

US 270NWE-A

AREMA Regular Survivability Nonwoven Geotextile

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US 270NWE-A is an 10 OZ MARV WEIGHT nonwoven needlepunched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments. US 270NWE-A is resistant to ultraviolet deterioration, rotting, biological degradation, naturally encountered bases and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 270NWE-A meets AREMA specification 1-10-2, "Regular Survivability" and the following M.A.R.V. values:

Detailed Overview
Property Test Method English Metric
Weight ASTM D-5261 10 oz/y² 339 g/m²
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 175 lbs 779 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 20 % 20 %
Mullen Burst ASTM D-3786 400 psi 2,758 kPa
Pin Puncture ASTM D-4833 110 lbs 485 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 100 lbs 445 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 70 US Sieve 0.21 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 0.3 Sec⁻¹ 0.3 Sec⁻¹
Permeability(1) ASTM D-4491 0.1 cm/sec 0.1 cm/sec
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 70 % 70 %
Transmissivity(3,4) ASTM D-4716 3.0 x 10⁻⁶ m²/sec
Abrasion Resistance ASTM D-4886 80 % 80 %
  • (1) At the time of manufacturing. Handling, storage, and shipping may change these properties.
  • (2) Maximum average roll value (MaxARV).
  • (3) Transmissivity measured using water at 21 ± 2 ° C (70 ± 4) ° C with a gradient of 0.1 and a confining pressure of 10,000 psf between steel plates after 15 minutes. Values may vary with individual labs. 
  • (4) Minimum average value. 

US 270NWE-A Shipping & Packaging Information

Size Diameter Width Weight Area Rolls per Trailer
15' x 300' 22" 15' 350 lbs 500 y² 85

US 270NWE-A Installation and Use Instructions

This information is provided for reference only and is not intended as a warranty or guarantee. US Fabrics assumes no liability in connection with the use of this information.
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