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US 1540

US 1540

Woven Filtration

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NTPEP APPROVED - GTX-2019-01-286. US 1540 is a woven monofilament filtration geotextile made of 100% high-tenacity polypropylene yarns. This product's Percent Open Area of 10% gives it excellent hydraulic properties, while reducing the chances of clogging. US 1540 resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids. Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13. US 1540 meets the following M.A.R.V. values except where noted:

Detailed Overview
Drop in Specs
Property Test Method English Metric
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D-4632 365 x 200 lbs 1,624 x 890 N
Elongation @ Break ASTM D-4632 24 x 10 % 24 x 10 %
Wide Width Tensile Strength ASTM D-4595 2,400 x 1,680 lbs/ft 35.03 x 24.52 kN/m
CBR Puncture ASTM D-6241 675 lbs 3,004 N
Trapezoidal Tear ASTM D-4533 115 x 75 lbs 512 x 334 N
Apparent Opening Size(1,2) ASTM D-4751 40 US Sieve 0.425 mm
Permittivity(1) ASTM D-4491 2.1 Sec⁻¹ 2.1 Sec⁻¹
Permeability(1) ASTM D-4491 0.14 cm/sec 0.14 cm/sec
Water Flow Rate(1) ASTM D-4491 145 g/min/f² 5,908 L/min/m²
Percent Open Area CW-02215 10 % 10 %
UV Resistance @ 500 Hours ASTM D-4355 90 % 90 %
  • (1) At the time of manufacturing. Handling, storage, and shipping may change these properties.
  • (2) Maximum average roll value (MaxARV).

US 1540 Shipping & Packaging Information

Size Diameter Width Weight Area Rolls per Trailer
12' x 300' 12" 12' 175 lbs 400 y² 244
12.5' x 300' 16" 12.5' 200 lbs 417 y² 200
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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