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Plastatech® Tech 5®

Reinforced Geomembrane

Plastatech Tech 5 geomembrane helps contain chemicals and other pollutants commonly found in landfills, reservoirs, chemical processing plants, refineries, manufacturing facilities and water treatment operations. It is reinforced with a high-tenacity, anti-wicking, polyester scrim that provides exceptional dimensional stability, puncture strength and durability. Our proprietary process delivers a cohesive bond between the high-thread-count scrim and the films, creating a non-separable, long-lasting adhesion that will not delaminate.

Tech 5 is available in black 30 mil thickness.

Suitable applications include:

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Thickness30 MILS
Width 64.25in. ± 0.25in.
Length 150 yd.
Roll Area 2,400 sq. ft.
Approx. Weight 580 lb.
 TEST METHODUNITS30 MILS
Fabric Weight  ASTM D3776 oz/yd2 4.7
Finished Weight  ASTM D751 oz/yd2 29.0
Thickness ASTM D751 mils 35.0 ± 5%
Breaking Strength ASTM D751 lbf/in. 450 MD/360 CMD
Tear Strength ASTM D4533 lbf 90 MD/70 CMD

Low Temperature Resistance 

ASTM D2136  1/8 - Inch Mandrel

-25oF

Pass

 Dimensional Stability ASTM D1204 % -0.7 MD/0.03 CMD
Hydrostatic Resistance  ASTM D751 Procedure A psi >660
Blocking Resistance ASTM D751 180oF (#2 rating) Pass
Adhesion ASTM D751 lbf/in. Not separable
Adhesion Heat-Welded Seam ASTM D751 lbf/in. >90
Bonded Seam Strength ASTM D751 lbf 290

 

Abrasion Resistance

ASTM D3389

H-18 Wheel 1 kg Load

50mg/100 cycles Pass
2,000 cycles Pass
Weathering Resistance  QUV hours 11,000
Water Extraction ASTM D3083 % <0.25
Wicking   in. Pass
Bursting Strength ASTM D751 psi 660
Puncture Resistance ASTM D4833 lbf >180
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion ASTM D696 mm/mm oC 1.3x10-5 MD
Tongue Tear  ASTM D751 lbf 150 MD/160 CMD
 Plastatech PVCCSPE-REIA-REPDMEPDM-RfPPfPP-RHDPELLDPELLDPE-RWCPE
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