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Sales Advantages

> Range of colors > Range of products for a multitude of applications > Quality control (3 levels with rigorous final inspection) > High-quality raw materials (textiles, elastomers)

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Traceability

> All raw materials can be traced to source > 5-year contractual warranty

4- DURABILITY OF FABRICS FOR INFLATABLEBOATS: PRINCIPAL CAUSES OF AGEING

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(Remarkable results obtained on ORCA®’s fabric, reference # 828)

â–¼ HEAT RESISTANCE

Test: 7 days at 70°C Results:- no variation in tensile strength- no porosity.

â–¼ WEATHER RESISTANCE

Test: 5-years exposure (Mediterranean coast) Results: polyester based fabrics: max. variation 5% tensile, noporosity

â–¼ RESISTANCE TO HYDROCARBONS

Test: immersion 72 hours at 40°C1) CRUDE OIL Results: - max. swelling: 25%- Min. residual adhesion: 1,8 daN/cm - Low temperature resistance: minimum –20°C - No porosity.2) ASTM n°1 OIL Results: Max. swelling: 5%Min. residual adhesion: 3daN/cm Low temperature resistance: minimum – 20°C No porosity3) ASTM n°2 OIL Results: - max. swelling: 15%- Min. residual adhesion: 2 daN/cm - Low temperature resistance: minimum –20°C - No porosity
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