Carthage Mills’ FX-80HS is a multipurpose nonwoven geotextile made of polypropylene staple fibers which are formed into a random network, needlepunched and heatset for dimensional stability.
FX-80HS is part of the Carthage FX-HS family series. FX-HS fabrics are lightweight geotextiles appropriate for subsurface drainage, use along highway systems, or on segmented retaining walls
AASHTO M 288: FX-80HS exceeds the geotextile requirements for SEPARATION/CLASS 1 (NONWOVEN), STABILIZATION/CLASS 1 (NONWOVEN) and PERMANENT EROSION CONTROL/CLASS 1 (NONWOVEN – ALL SOIL TYPES).
FUNCTIONS
Our HS Series of Nonwoven Geotextiles are most frequently specified to perform at least one of the following functions:
- Filtration
- Drainage
- Separation
- Erosion
- Protection
SERIES DESCRIPTION
- Carthage Mills’ FX-HS Series of nonwoven geotextiles are often times considered ‘multipurpose’ geotextiles as they can offer immediate and cost effective solutions for many separation, drainage, erosion control and filtration applications.
- Carthage Mills’ FX-HS Series of nonwoven geotextiles are constructed of 100% polypropylene staple filaments that have been needle-punched and heat-set for stability. Weights range from 3 to more than 30 ounces per square yard.
- Carthage Mills’ FX-HS Series of nonwoven geotextiles exhibits high durability with excellent resistance to puncture and tear, yet easily conforms to the ground and site irregularities for trouble-free installation.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- The Carthage Mills’ FX-HS Series of nonwoven polypropylene geotextiles are designed to provide cost-saving solutions with most soil types in a wide range of applications and varying site conditions.
- Separation and Soil Retention
- Filtration and High Permittivity
APPLICATIONS
- Carthage Mills’ FX®-HS Series of nonwoven geotextiles can be used in a multitude of applications.
- Subsurface Drainage applications or systems along highways, under airfields and athletic fields, and within embankments.
- Filtration/drainage in Segmental Retaining Walls (SRW)
- Separation under roadways, airport runways, access/haul roads and railroad ballast
- Permanent Erosion Control under riprap for slope and shoreline protection
- Site Dewatering Bags
- Landfill drainage and filtration
- Subsurface barriers
