Material Specifications

Screen

Mesh: 18x14
Diameter: .011"
Finishes: Charcoal color only

Made is U.S.A.

• Resilient, long lasting
• Easy to install
• Will not crease, dent, or unravel
• Withstands all climates, salt air, and industrial fumes

Our company's fiberglass insect screening is woven from high quality fiberglass yarn that is precisely coated with a protective material. All fiberglass products are manufactured under strict standards to assure that the colors are consistent and the mesh is uniform.

Sew-on Hook and Loop

Our sew-on hook and loop is manufactured and used on the highest quality sporting good products in the world. We begin with German monofilament thread for prolonged cycle life. Then we coat the underside of the hook and loop with the thickest polyurethane backing in the industry. Such details insure a super-strong shear and peel strength even after 10,000 or more cycles.

Technical Characteristics

The chart below compares our hook and loop to the U. S. Military requirements. our exceeds the Military requirements in every area tested. 

MILITARY TEST	PRODUCT #	HOOK	LOOP	CLASS I REQUIREMENTS
Breaking Strength	ASTM D5034-95	175 lbs	203 lbs	115 lbs
Shear Strength	ASTM D5169-91	36 lbs	36 lbs	7.5 lbs
Breaking Strength of Splice	ASTM D5034-95	83 lbs	83 lbs	min. 30% of original
Thickness	ASTM D1777-96	0.080 inch	0.090 inch	0.050 inch
Weight Per Linear Yard	ASTM D3776-96	8.52 gm	8.51 gm	5.6 gm
Dimensional Stability (after 3 launderings)	FTMS 101A: Method 5556.1	-1.3 %	-0.3%	3%
Appearance After Laundering	USTC CI-5	Raveling of threads (>1/32”) in length direction on both sides after 3 launderings		> 1/32” fraying
Appearance After Dry cleaning	AATCC 158-1995 as ref./USTC CL-5	Satisfactory	Satisfactory	> 1/32” fraying
Colorfastness to Crocking	AATCC 8-1996	Dry 4.5/ Wet 4.5	Dry 4.5/ Wet 4.5	Dry 3.5/ Wet 3.5
Colorfastness to Dry cleaning	AATCC 132-1998	Color Change 4.5	Color Change 4.5	Color Change 4.0
Staining of Mulitfibers - Acetate, Cotton, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic, Wool		4.5	4.5	4.0

Pressure-Sensitive Hook and Loop

Quality and delivery are assured as our company offers our own in-house, state-of-the-art hot melt coating facility. Adhesives and coating are continuously being developed for use in the packaging, display, automotive, aerospace and other industries industry

• High tack–quick-setting.
• Achieves 90% bond strength in approximately one hour. Full strength: 24 hours.
• Temperature operating range: 40F - 190 F.

Appearance
One of the big benefits of a hook and loop joining system is that the fastener is usually out of sight between bonded surfaces. In some instances, however, tape color or transparency will be important.

Environmental Conditions
Consider the types of exposure that your bonds will be required to resist. These include temperature extremes, presence of sunlight (U.V.), and whether water, oils or solvents will be factors.

Quick & Easy Answer to the Most Commonly Asked Question

What’s the difference between the Hook & Loop tape?

The Hook side is the rough or hard side, while the Loop side is the soft or fuzzy side. Although there are many types of both Hook & Loop tapes, the end use of the product will help determine which product would be best.

2 Inch Polyester Seatbelt Webbing On Both sides
    Not available on Economy screens

Specifications on Seatbelt webbing are extraordinarily high. If the color, aesthetic pattern, elongation factor, or tensile is not exactly right, the webbing may not meet the criteria for use in automotive safety restraint. This excess webbing constitutes the greatest values in webbing available. Strong, durable and attractive: seatbelt webbing is used in everything from hand bags to bulk bags, hand straps to winch straps, trash tarps to truck tarps. Anywhere rope, cable, or other webbings are used may make an excellent, cost effective application for Seatbelt Webbing.

All true Seatbelt webbing is made to 6,000 pound tensile. This 100% polyester material will not shrink, rot, mold or mildew and contains UV inhibitors to protect it from sunlight decay. The webbing is very abrasion resistant and is flame retardant. As you know, this material was originally built to meet or exceed specification set for safety requirements and offers an excellent value for your application.

1" Regular Poly-Pro Webbing on top and sides of Screen

This Polypropylene Webbing is easier to clean than Nylon. Typically used in carriers, bags and accessories for Children, food service, hospital use and other applications where ease of cleaning is required.. Rated tensile strength 600 Lbs.

18.5 OZ. Vinyl Vinyl Coated Polyester

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Rollup straps and buckles
Side Release Buckles
Features the patented Slick Click latching mechanism, innovative styling and thoughtful ergonomic design

We use one of the best outdoor thread available
 

Zippers