SPECIFICATION SHEET
POLYESTER
(Mil Spec VT-285F)
SIZE |
GOV'T |
AVERAGE YDS/LBS |
AVERAGE BREAK |
ELONGATION |
DIAMETER |
TPI |
15 |
00 |
30,000 |
1.5 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0047 |
16S X 12Z |
23 |
A |
21,000 |
2.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0059 |
16S X 12Z |
33 |
AA |
12,200 |
3.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0070 |
16S X 12Z |
46 |
B |
9,500 |
7.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0080 |
13S X 9Z |
69 |
E |
6,000 |
11 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0107 |
13S X 9Z |
92 |
F |
4500 |
14.5 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0124 |
13S X 9Z |
138 |
FF |
3,000 |
21.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0152 |
10S X 7Z |
207 |
3/C |
2,100 |
31.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0186 |
10S X 7Z |
277 |
4/C |
1,500 |
44.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0231 |
8S X 5Z |
346 |
5/C |
1,300 |
53.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0258 |
8S X 5Z |
415 |
6/C |
1,000 |
73.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0283 |
8S X 5Z |
554 |
8/C |
630 |
98.0 LBS |
MAX 26% |
.0330 |
8S X 5Z |
Effects of Heat: Sticks at 440 to 445 F. Melts at 483 F.
Effects of Bleaches and Solvents: Excellent resistance to bleaches and other oxidizing agents. Generally insoluble except in some pheolic compounds.
Effects of Acids and Alkalis: Good resistance to most mineral acids. Dissolve with partial decomposition in concentrated solutions of sulphuric acids. Good resistance to weak alkalis. Moderate resistance to strong alkalis at room temperature. Disintegrate in strong alkalis at boil.
Effects of Mildew, Aging, Sunlight & Abrasion: Not weakened by mildew, excellent resistance to aging and abrasion. Prolonged exposure to sunlight causes some strength loss.
Dyes used: Disperse developed and catonic (for some types), with carrier or at high temperatures.