Polypropylene

Tank Linings  yes yes
Wildlife Pond & Lake Lining  yes yes
Reservoir Lining  yes yes
Reservoir Covers  yes no
Reservoir Baffle Curtains  yes no
Groundsheets  yes no
Self Supporting Tanks  yes no
Roofing & Decking  yes no
Contaminated Land Covers  no yes
Lorry Curtains & Tarpaulins  yes no
Water  yes
Oils  yes
Fuels  no
Acids  yes
Alkalies  yes
Gases  no
  Standard Available Thickness  .75mm
to
2mm

Polypropylene (PP) is a good lining material normally used in nylon reinforced form for tank lining, reservoir lining, reservoir covers and reservoir baffle curtains, polypropylene sheets have a good range of chemical resistance including some petrochemicals.

If you are unsure that Polypropylene would be most suited to your needs please contact us on + 44 (0)1277 653281.

Polypropylene Mechanical Properties

Typical Properties Test Method Gauge (mm)  
    0.90 Reinforced 1.00 Plain (Foil)
Surface Finish - Matt Matt
Fabric - 1100 dtex polyester None
Coating - PP –(PERL)XS PP –(PERL)XS
Total Weight EN 2286 800 g/m² 880 g/m2
Thickness EN 2286
DIN 53353		 0.9mm 1.0mm
Tensile Strength DIN 53354
DIN 53355		 1800 N/5cm 850 N5cm
Elongation at Break DIN 53354
DIN 53355		 20% > 800%
Tear strength w/w DIN 53363
DIN 53515		 300 N > 40 N
Adhesion DIN 53357 Meth A > 15 N/cm -
Temperature Resistance DIN EN 495-5 -40ºC -40ºC
DIN 16726 5.13 +80ºC +80ºC

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