Nylon Net Specification
Twine Sizes
| Twine Size | Mesh Size | Break Test |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | 7/8" | 194 lbs. |
| #18 | 3/4" | 210 lbs. |
| #18 | 1-7/8" | 190 lbs. |
| #21 | 1-7/8" | 245 lbs. |
| #24 | 1-7/8" | 265 lbs. |
| #30 | 1-7/8" | 305 lbs. |
| #30 | 1-1/2" | 320 lbs. |
| #36 | 1-7/8" | 365 lbs. |
| #36 | 4" | 340 lbs. |
| #42 | 1-7/8" | 435 lbs. |
| #48 | 1-7/8" | 485 lbs. |
| #60 | 1-7/8" | 695 lbs. |
| #72 | 1-7/8" | 850 lbs. |
| #96 | 1-7/8" | 1135 lbs. |
Nylon Properties
| Breaking Tenacity (grams per denier) | 5.9 to 9.5 gpd. |
|---|---|
| Stretch Elongation At Break Point (%) | 15% to 28% |
| Elastic Recovery (%) | 99% at 2%, 89% at 3% |
| Specific Gravity | 1.14 |
| Moisture Absorbency | Excellent Resistance |
| Abrasion Resistance | Excellent Resistance |
| Effect of Heat | Yellows at 300°F, Melts at 482°F |
| Effects of Sunlight | Loses strength after Prolonged exposure |
| Effect of Acids | Good resistance. Dissolves in sulfuric acids |
| Effects of Alkalis | Inert |
| Effects of Organic Solvents | Resistant, Soluble in phenolic and formic acid |
| Resistance to Moths | Not Attacked |
| Resistance to Mildew | Not Attacked |
| Identification | Melts before burning Forms hard bead. Celery odor |
| UV & Weather Treatment | UV inhibitors impregnated into raw material and tar coated for weather protection |