Debris Netting Tests
| Test Type | Green & Orange Net | Black Net | White Net |
| Mesh Breaking Strength (length) | 61 lb. | 83 lb. | 255 lb. |
| Mesh Breaking Strength (width) | 93 lb. | 80 lb. | 173 lb. |
| Elongation at break (length) | 61% | 50% | 51% |
| Elongation at break (width) | 88% | 98% | 141% |
| Yarn Breaking Strength | 4 lb. | 4 lb. | 16 lb. |
| Burst Strength | 138 psi | 97 psi | 390 psi |
| Wounded Burst Strength | 53 psi | 44 psi | 91 psi |
- Breaking Strength of Fabrics (Grab Method: CAN/GSB-4.2 Method 9.2-M90)
This test is similar to ISO 5082:1982
A 4″ wide x 6″ tall specimen of fabric is held between 2 vertical clamps. Tension is applied so that rupture of the specimen occurs within 20 seconds. - Breaking Strength of Yarns (Single Strand Method: CAN/GSB-4.2 Method 9.4-M91)
A single strand of yarn is held between 2 clamps. Tension is applied so that rupture of the specimen occurs within a specified interval of time. - Burst Strength (Diaphragm Pressure Test: CAN/GSB-4.2 Method 11.1-94)
This test is technically equivalent to ASTM D 3786-87.
A fixed area of fabric is subjected to pressure on one side through a diaphragm, and the pressure is gradually increased until the fabric is ruptured. - Wounded Burst Strength (Diaphragm Pressure Test: CAN/GSB-4.2 Method 11.1-94)
Same as previous except a 12.5 mm cut is made to the test area.
Debris Netting Brochure
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Video
The video below shows the 6 tests being performed on the White High Strength Net.
Drop tests were conducted in 2008 on 2 panels of stock net (black and white). The drop was 20 feet and the panel measured 12′ x 25′. The drop was made over the center of the net using an assembled piece of wood weighing 15 lb.
Black Net
The chunk of wood broke through the net after 2 drops.
White Net
No damage to the net after 5 drops. A 6th test was performed using a 55 lb cast iron weight with no damage to the white net.