8424 High Performance Architectural Fabric
Shelter-Rite Architectural Fabric Data Sheet


ShelterRite 8424 High Performance Architectural Fabric

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8424 Architectural Fabric Standard Metric
Base Fabric Type
Base Fabric Weight (nominal)
Polyester
5.0 oz/yd2
Polyester
170 g/m2
Finished Coated Weight
ASTM D751
24 oz/yd2
+2/-1 oz/yd2
814 g/m2
+70/-35 g/m2
Tongue Tear
ASTM D751
8"x10" sample @ 12 in/min.
160/160 lbf
20.3 cm x 25.4 cm
sample @ 30.5 cm/min.
712/712 N
Trapezoid Tear
ASTM D4533
50/60 lbf 267/245 N
Grab Tensile
ASTM D751
375/350 lbf 1669/1558 N
Strip Tensile
ASTM D751
Procedure B
300/275 lbf/in 267/245 daN/5 cm
Adhesion
ASTM D751
Dielectric Weld
10 lbf/in 9 daN/5 cm
Hydrostatic Resistance
ASTM D751 Procedure A
500 psi 3.45 MPa
Dead Load
MIL-T-52983E (modified)
Para.4.5.2.19
2 in seam, 4 hr, 1 in strip
106 lbf @ room temp.
53 lbf @ 160° F
5 cm seam, 4 hr, 2.5 cm strip
472 N @ room temp.
236 N @ 71° C
Low Temperature
ASTM D2136 LTC
1/8" mandrel, 4 hr LTA
Pass -40° F
Pass -67° F
Pass -40° C
Pass -55° C
Flame Resistance Meets California fire marshal requirements, UL214, NFPA 701, and FTMS 191, Method 5903 - 2 second flameout ASTM E84 - flame spread index <25, smoke development rating <450
We believe this information is the best currently available on the subject. We offer it as a suggestion in any appropriate experimentation you may care to undertake. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. We make no guarantee of the results and assume no obligation or liability whatsoever in connection with this information. In case of conflict between standard and metric specifications, standard shall apply.

Biaxial Stretch Test

Biaxial Stretch Test - Warp and Fill Loaded at 1:1 Ratio

Biaxial Stretch Test - Warp and Fill Loaded at 1:2 Ratio

Biaxial Stretch Test - Warp and Fill Loaded at 2:1 Ratio


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