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Nylon & Polypropylene Strap Material Comparison Chart
General Properties, Characteristics, & Limitations of Nylon and Polypropylene
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Property:
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Nylon
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Polypropylene
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Standard Color Selection (others available upon request)
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Black, red, yellow,
navy
blue, green, white
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Black
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Maximum Temperature
(Melting Point)
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450 degrees F
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320 degrees F
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Strength
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High
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Medium
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Resistance to UV
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Good
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Good
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Resistance to Mildew
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Abrasion Resistance
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Excellent
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Fair
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Resistance to Acids
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Poor
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Excellent
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Resistance to Alkalis
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Good
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Excellent
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Resistance to
Oil & Grease
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Good
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Excellent
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Stretch
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Expands slightly when wet and stretches approximately 25% at rated breaking strength
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Stretches greater than 30% at rated breaking strength
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General texture/feel
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Excellent
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Good
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Other properties
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Ideal for most marine and outdoor applications
Machine-Washable
Does not float
Longer life than polypropylene
Absorbs water
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Floats in water
Lower cost than Nylon
Preferred for battery tie-downs or other uses where direct contact with acids is possible
Preferred for some outdoor applications where low expansion due to water exposure is desired
Does not absorb water
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* Note: Due to the nature of the sulfuric acid commonly contained in marine, RV, and automotive batteries, we strongly recommend using 100% polypropylene materials when used as a battery tie-down (especially without a battery box). We also strongly recommend the use of battery boxes (available at many retailers) in conjunction with Load Lock® Battery Tie-Down Straps.
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