Breaking Strength of Net Materials
The actual breaking strength of the netting material is not only an indicator of how much weight it can hold but also of how long it will last. All netting materials loose a precentage of their strength each year from use and exposure to UV light. Extra strength in the netting material means more time in use.
The chart below shows breaking strength data for several netting types. The individual strengths of the net webs, cords, or fibers, have been divided by their spacing to get a uniform, comparable lbs/inch number. This data is on new material and does not take UV degradation,or other degrading factors, which may vary greatly, into account. It is meant for comparison purposes only and does not represent load carrying capacity.
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The following
table lists breaking strength data for all netting materials
Material type | Lbs / Inch |
| Polypropylene Mesh | 201 |
| Square Hole Mesh | 437 |
| Coated Polyester Mesh | 145 |
| Offshore 3/8" Polyester Open Net | 273 |
| Light Duty3/4" Nylon Open Net | 100 |
| Ultra Pro 1 1/2" Polyester Open Net | 235 |
| 2" 3Ply Black Polypropylene, 3" Avg. Gaps | 1240 |
| 2" 3Ply Black Polypropylene, 2-1/2" Avg Gaps | 1378 |
| 2" 3Ply Black Polypropylene, 2" Avg. Gaps | 1550 |
| 2" 3Ply White Polyester, 3" Avg. Gaps | 2160 |
| 2" 3Ply White Polyester, 2-1/2" Avg. Gaps | 2400 |
| 2" 3Ply White Polyester, 2" Avg. Gaps | 2700 |
| 1" Single Ply White Polyester, 2-1/2" Avg. Gaps | 1286 |
| 1" Single Ply White Polyester, 2" Avg. Gaps | 1500 |
| 1" Single Ply White Polyester, 1-1/2" Avg. Gaps | 1800 |
| 1" Single Ply White Polyester, 1" Avg. Gaps | 2250 |
* the 3Ply black polypropylene webbing has 2 outer plys of polypropylene and a center ply of polyester stitched together with teflon thread
the 3Ply polyester webbing is 3 plys of polyester webbing heat welded together
