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840 Denier Ballistic Nylon

Practical Applications: diving buoyancy compensators, marine life rafts/valises, tapes/cleats, flexible containment/storage, oil booms, gaskets/diaphragms, luggage, hydraulic hose protectors

840 denier ballistic nylon

Technical Specifications

Please note: We are not limited to these specifications below and can customize the fabric to meet your specific needs.

Technical Specifications
Test Average Result (Standard Units) Average Result (International Units)
Base Fabric Weight 8.0 Ounces / Square Yard 271 Grams / Square Meter
Total Weight 14.2 Ounces / Square Yard 481 Grams / Square Meter
Tongue Tear
  • 30 Pounds (f) Warp
  • 25 Weft
  • 133 Newtons (f) Warp
  • 111 Weft
Tensile Strength
  • 325 Pounds (f) / Inch Warp
  • 300 Weft
  • 1423 Newtons (f) / 25 Millimeters Warp
  • 1313 Weft
Elongation at Break 29% Warp / 42% Weft 29% Warp / 42% Weft
Breakaway Adhesion
(RF Weld) Film to Film
75 Pounds (f) / Inch Warp 328 Newtons (f) / 25 Millimeters Warp
Strip Adhesion
(Heat Sealed) Film to Film
48 Pounds (f) / Inch Warp 210 Newtons (f) / 25 Millimeters Warp
Hydrostatic High Pressure 550 Pounds (f) / Square Inch 3792 Kilopascals
Hydrostatic Low Pressure Pass 1.5 PSA / No Leaks / 5 Minutes Pass 10 KPA / No Leaks / 5 Minutes
Air Retention
(Film Side Only)
Pass 10 PSI / No Leaks / 5 Minutes Pass 69 KPA / No Leaks / 5 Minutes
Low Temperature No Cracking, Flaking, or Separation at
-60° Fahrenheit for 4 Hours
Blocking
(Film to Film)
No Blocking at 180°F for 30 Minutes
Mildew Resistance Fabric Passes Mil-STD.810 F