Plastatech FG geomembrane is designed for aquatic environments and landscaping applications. This geomembrane provides unsurpassed tensile strength and flexibility and has excellent lay-flat characteristics, making it easy to install in irregularly contoured areas.
Plastatech FG geomembrane is available in 20 and 30 mil thicknesses.
Suitable applications include:
Thickness | 20 MILS | 30 MILS |
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Width | 76.25in. ± 0.25in. | 76.25in. ± 0.25in. |
Length | 480 yd. (1,440 ft.) | 300 yd. (900 ft.) |
Roll Area | 9,150 sq. ft. | 5,700 sq. ft. |
Approx. Weight | 1,200 lb. | 1,100 lb. |
TEST METHOD | UNITS | 20 MILS | 30 MILS | |
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Thickness | ASTM D5199 | mils | 20.0 ± 5% | 30.0 ± 5% |
Specific Gravity | ASTM D792 | 1.20 min. | 1.20 min. | |
Tensille Properties | ||||
Breaking Strength | ASTM D882 |
lbf/in. | 48 min. | 73 min. |
Elongation at Break | % | 360 min. | 380 min. | |
100% Modulus | lbf/in. | 20 min. | 30 min. | |
Tear Resistance | ASTM D1004 | lbf | 6.0 min. | 8.0 min. |
Low Teperature | ASTM D1790 | Pass at 5oF(-15oC) | Pass at -9.4oF(-23oC) | |
Dimensional Stability | ASTM D1204 | % | 4 max. | 3 max. |
Water Extraction | ASTM D1239 | % | 0.15 max. | 0.15 max. |
Volatile Loss | ASTM D1203 | % | 0.9 max. | 0.7 max |
Hydrostatic Resistance | ASTM D751 Procedure A | psi | 68 min. | 100 min. |
Plastatech PVC | CSPE-R | EIA-R | EPDM | EPDM-R | fPP | fPP-R | HDPE | LLDPE | LLDPE-R | WCPE | |
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Material Specification Used | ASTM D7176 | ASTM D7465 | ASTM D7465 | ASTM D7613 | ASTM D7613 | GM-13 | GM-17 | GM-25 | |||
UV/Ozone Resistant | Optional* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Polymer Highly Flexible | Yes | Yes | Yes | NR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Can be Thermally Seamed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Can be Adhesively or Chemically Seamed | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NR | Yes | Yes | Possible** | Possible** | Possible** | Yes |
Good Multiaxial Performance | Yes | Possible** | Possible** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible** | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Can be Seamed in Cold Temperatures | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible** | Possible** | Yes | Yes |
Resistant to Installation Damage | Yes | NR | Yes | Yes | NR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | NR | NA |
Repaired in Service | Yes | Possible** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Possible** | Possible** | Possible** | Possible** |
Prefabricated/Factory Panels available in 30> feet width | Yes | NR | NA | Possible** | NR | Possible** | Possible** | Yes | NR | Possible** | Possible** |
Polymer Suitable for Exposed Use | Yes | Possible** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Polymer Suitable for Buried Use | Yes | NR | Yes | Yes | NA | NR | NR | Possible** | Yes | NA | NA |
Rating System Criteria*** | Yes | Possible** | NR= Not Recommended | NA= Not Applicable |
*Plastatech offers geomembranes that can be formulated to have UV/Ozone resistant properties.
**Possible ranking means - geomembrane usage may be possible with further investigation, proper thickness, proper formulation, and manucacturer's approval
***Based in industry data