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1. The Director ADRDE, AGRA on behalf of the President of India desires to procure
following Stores from original manufacture(s)/accredited supplier(s).
NOTE :- If the tender documents are required by Speed Post , additional Rs. 50/-
is payable. Even if, the firm is exempted for payment of Tender fee, the firm has
to forward Demand draft for Rs. 50/- in favour of DIRECTOR ADRDE AGRA to obtain
tender form by speed post.
(b) Tender documents are not transferable and cost of tender document
is not refundable.
(c) Issue of Tender Document : from 31/12/2012 upto 31/01/2013
Time : 1000 Hrs to 1700 Hrs
Except Saturday, Sunday and Gazetted Holidays.
(d) Acceptance of Tenders : Latest by 09/02/2013
(e) Opening of Tenders : Techno Commercial bid & Price bid will be
opened on 10/02/2013 at 1130 hrs
Note : Quotation should be valid for a period of 90 days from the date of opening of tender.
8. The Director on behalf of the President of India does not bind himself to
accept the lowest or any other tender, and reserves to himself the right to
waive off any formalities thereof or reject any bid fully or partially or
all the tenders received without assigning any reasons thereof.
DIRECTOR
For and on behalf of the President of India
Raksha Mantralaya
Ministry of Defence
Specification
For
Issued By
Director
Aerial Delivery Research And Development Estt.
Ministry Of Defence
Post Box No. 51
Station Road
Agra Cantt - 282 001
RECORD OF AMENDMENTS
Sl. Present Document No. Issue No. & Reason for Change of Issue Remarks
No. Date
1. ADRDE/QMS/TDTM/SPECN 01 -
/85 dt. 25/11/2008
0 Foreword --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
1 Scope ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
2 Related Specifications ------------------------------------------------------ 7
3 Reference Standard---------------------------------------------------------- 7
4 Type and Grade------------------------------------------------------------- 7
5 Requirements --------------------------------------------------------------- 7
6 Marking----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
7 Quality------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
8 Pre Inspection Of Stores /Consignment --------------------------------- 9
9 Sampling---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
10 Criteria For Conformity---------------------------------------------------- 10
11 Inspection--------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
12 Warranty---------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
13 Packaging--------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
14 Defence Stores Catalogue Number--- ------------------------------------- 10
15 Suggestion For Improvement --------------------------------------------- 10
16 Coating Plan (Appendix ‘A’)----------------------------------------------- 12
17 Base Fabric Technical Particulars (Appendix ‘B’) ------------------- 15
18 Coated Fabric Technical Particulars (Appendix ‘C’) ------------------ 16
19 Environmental Tests – For Aerostat Application (Appendix ‘D’) ---- 17
PU Coated Nylon Fabrics
0. FOREWORD
0.1 This specification has been prepared by a special committee at ADRDE and approved by the Director,
ADRDE, Agra.
0.2 This is issue-2 of this specification. The present specification supersedes the issue-1 of this specification
dated 25/11/2008.
0.3 This specification would be used for manufacturing, inspection and procurement of various varieties of
Polyurethane Coated Nylon Fabrics, viz.;
i. Variety no. 1: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 250 kgf BS, 360 ± 25 gsm mass.
ii. Variety no. 2: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 150 kgf BS, 320 ± 20 gsm mass.
iii. Variety no. 3: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 140 kgf BS, 230 ± 15 gsm mass (Only one side
coating through melt extrusion).
iv. Variety no. 4: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 90 kgf BS, 265 ± 15 gsm mass.
v. Variety no. 5: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric (Ballonet fabric), 90 kgf BS, 280 ± 20 gsm mass
(Both side coating through melt extrusion).
0.4 In case of any discrepancy between this specification and any sample or pattern, this specification shall be
taken as correct.
0.5 Enquiries regarding this specification in relation to any contractual conditions should be addressed to the
Inspection Authority named in tender or contract. Other enquiries will be referred to the issuing authority,
Director, ADRDE, Agra.
0.6 Whenever a reference to any other specification occurs in this specification, it shall be taken as a
reference to the latest version of that specification.
0.7 Copies of this specification can be obtained from:
i. The Director,
A.D.R.D.E.,
Post Box No.- 51, Station Road,
Agra Cantt. - 282 001
ii. Concerned Inspectors and Inspection Authority
0.8 IS specifications quoted in this specification may be obtained directly from B.I.S., Manak Bhawan, 9,
Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002 or its offices located in the country.
1. SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the requirement of various Varieties of Polyurethane Coated Nylon Fabrics,
viz.;
i. Variety no. 1: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 250 kgf BS, 360 ± 25 gsm mass.
ii. Variety no. 2: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 150 kgf BS, 320 ± 20 gsm mass.
iii. Variety no. 3: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 140 kgf BS, 230 ± 15 gsm mass (Only one side
coating through melt extrusion).
iv. Variety no. 4: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric 90 kgf BS, 265 ± 15 gsm mass.
v. Variety no. 5: Polyurethane coated nylon fabric (Ballonet fabric), 90 kgf BS, 280 ± 20 gsm mass
(Both side coating through melt extrusion).
used in the manufacture of Aerostats, Balloons & Inflatables and other miscellaneous Aerial Delivery
Equipments.
2. RELATED SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Reference is made in this specification to:
i IS:2 Rules for rounding off numerical values
IPS/01/44 inflatables
xv IS:7151 Specification for corrugated fibre board boxes for Para dropping of
supplies.
xvi IS:9738 Polythene bags.
xvii IS: 5762 Methods for the determination of melting point and melting range.
xviii ASTM Methods of test for Gas transmission rate of plastic film and
D-1434 sheeting
xix IS:7016 Methods of test for coated and treated fabrics
(Part-IX) (Determination of Blocking Resistance)
2.2 All specifications referred to in this specification for any tender or contract shall mean the current edition
on the date of such tender or contract.
3. REFERENCE STANDARD
The standard of the fabric/coated fabric, held by ADRDE, Agra Cantt, shall constitute the reference
standard as regards any particulars or properties not noted/defined in this specification.
The Polyurethane Coated Nylon Fabric is a composite, both side coated nylon fabric as per the enclosed
coating plan given at Appendices ‘A1-A3’ for different varieties of PU coated nylon fabric. The
Polyurethane coating used for gas barrier through melt extrusion coating (Zimmer) should be of Polyether
grade and that used for environmental resistant outer layer with solvent coating should be of Polyester
grade. Further, for all the tie coats knife coating with polyester grade of PU with suitable amount of
isocyanate based cross linkers is to be used. The suitable grade of Polyurethane should be used which
meets the following requirements:
1 It shall be compatible for coating.
2 Polyurethane used should fulfill the requirement of Technical Particulars as given in Appendix ‘C’
w.r.t. peel strength, seam shear strength & gas permeability and environmental resistance criteria as
per Appendix – ‘D’.
5. REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Base Fabric - The base fabric for the manufacture of Polyurethane coated nylon fabric (Refer Appendix
‘B’) should be woven from Nylon-66 high tenacity multifilament yarn in plain weave design. The PU
coated nylon fabric supplied as per the contract should also comprise of atleast one-metre length of full
width of nylon base fabric alongwith manufacturer/supplier test and inspection report for evaluation of
properties of base fabric.
5.2 Coating - The coating shall be of Polyurethane – Poly-ether & Polyester grades. The coating shall be
non-irritant to the skin and shall not contain any ingredients, which may be harmful to persons with
whom it may come in contact. The selection of coating polymers, solvent & process should be as per the
statutory laws.
5.2.1 Colour of Coating – The colour of the coating shall be as per Appendix ‘A1-A3’ or as agreed between
the purchaser and the supplier. Variation in colour should not be observed during visual inspection.
5.2.2 Visual defects - The coated material shall be soft, pliable, smooth and free from cuts, embedded
foreign matter, surface irregularities and other mechanical defects. The number of visual defects
when determined as clause 3.0 of IPS: ADRDE/IPS/01/44 shall not be more than one major defect
per 10 m length. The finished fabric shall be thoroughly clean and shall not have any objectionable
odour.
5.2.3 Length - The length shall be determined in accordance with IS:7016 (Pt. I). The length of each piece of
Polyurethane coated fabric shall not be less than 100 metre unless otherwise agreed to between the
purchaser and the supplier. There shall be no joints in any single piece. However, shorter lengths may be
accepted as under:
20% of the total supply – in length of 50 m or above or as agreed.
5.2.4 Width - The usable width of the Polyurethane coated fabric shall be 130 cm. minimum (selvedge free) or
as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier. The uncoated portion, if any, near either selvedge,
shall not be more than 10 mm in width. The width shall be determined in accordance with IS:7016 (Pt. I).
5.2.5 Mass - The mass of the Polyurethane coated nylon fabric shall be determined as per IS:7016 (Pt. I) and
should satisfy the requirements as given in Appendix ‘C’.
5.2.6 Breaking Load and extension at break - Breaking load and extension at break of the coated fabric shall
be determined as per IS:7016 (Pt. II). It should satisfy the requirements given in Appendix ‘C’.
5.2.7 Seam Shear Strength - Seam Shear Strength of the coated fabric shall be determined as per Annexure -
A and IS:7016 (Pt. II). It should satisfy the requirements given in Technical Particulars Appendix ‘C’.
5.2.8 Peel Strength - Peel Strength of the fabric shall be determined as per IS:7016 (Pt. V). It should satisfy the
requirements given in Technical Particulars Appendix ‘C’.
5.2.9 Tear Strength - Tear Strength of the coated fabric shall be determined as per MIL-C-21189 (Cut Slit
Method). A brief description of the method is given in Annexure – B. It should satisfy the requirements
given in Appendix ‘C’
5.2.10 Helium/Hydrogen Permeability Test - The Helium/Hydrogen Permeability of the fabric shall be
determined as per ASTM D-1434 or equivalent. It should satisfy the requirements as given in Technical
Particulars of Appendix ‘C’. Until otherwise stated Helium permeability should be taken as measure of
gas barrier property and will be used for acceptance.
5.2.11 Low Temperature Flex/Bent Test - The Low Temperature Flex/Bent shall be determined in accordance
with IS:7016 (Pt. X) at (-) 30°C. It should satisfy the requirements given in Technical Particulars
Appendix ‘C’.
5.2.12 Resistance to Blocking - The Resistance to Blocking shall be determined in accordance with IS:7016
(Pt. IX) at (+) 70±2 °C. It should satisfy the requirements given in Technical Particulars Appendix ‘C’.
5.2.13 Thickness - The thickness of the Polyurethane coated nylon fabric shall be determined as per IS:7016 (Pt.
I). It should satisfy the requirements as given in Appendix ‘C’.
5.3 Environmental Test on Coated Fabric: For specific end use environmental (EN) test plan will be drawn
and the fabric has to qualify these tests before actual usage. These should be agreed between buyer &
seller at the time of contract. It is to be noted that these are qualification tests and not the acceptance tests;
hence these tests will be done during initial phase for qualification of this material for specific end use.
It may be noted that all the variety of coated fabrics as per this specification have been subjected to the
range of environmental tests for Aerostat Application attached at Appendix – D and have met all the
qualification criteria.
6. MARKING
Each piece, prior to being offered for inspection, shall legibly be marked by the supplier with his name,
initials or recognized trade mark, the month and year of manufacture, brief nomenclature, DS Cat.
number of the store and length of the piece along with the number of flags contained in the piece.
7. QUALITY
Examination of sample taken from any portion of consignment shall show that the fabric conforms to the
requirements of clause 5 above.
8. PRE-INSPECTION OF STORES/CONSIGNMENT
8.1 Manufacturers / contractors must satisfy themselves that the stores are in accordance with the
terms of the contract and fully conform to the required specification by carrying out a thorough
pre-inspection and testing of each lot before actually tendering the same for inspection to the
inspecting officer nominated under the terms of the contract. A declaration by the contractor that
necessary pre-inspection has been carried out on the stores tendered, will be submitted along with
the challan. The declaration will also indicate the method followed in carrying out pre-inspection
showing the features checked/tested and will have the test certificate and test report attached to the
challan/declaration.
8.2 If the inspecting officer finds that pre-inspection of the consignment as required above, has not been
carried out, the consignment is liable for rejection.
9. SAMPLING
9.1 The manufacturer/supplier shall tender stores duly numbered and arranged in such a way that all the units
are easily accessible to the Inspector.
9.2 The samples shall be drawn lot wise for carrying out tests specified in this standard. Unless otherwise
agreed to between the buyer and the seller, the sampling shall be done as detailed below:
9.2.1 Lot – A lot shall constitute – i) total length of the coated fabric manufactured from same base fabric using
same type of material & process of manufacture/coating ii) one-metre length of full width of base fabric
iii) half-metre one side melt extrusion coated & iv) half-metre one side solution coated fabric. This shall
be delivered to a buyer against one dispatch note,.
9.2.2 The base fabric shall be tested from each lot for various parameters as per Appendix–B.
9.2.3 One side coated fabrics – solution and melt extrusion coating shall be tested for amount of coating as per
Appendix–C.
9.2.4 Each roll of the lot shall be measured for its length & width, IS:7016 (Pt I), and also for visual inspection
as per Clause 3.0 of ADRDE/IPS/01/44.
9.2.5 The following tests shall be conducted on coated fabric samples of one-metre length and of full width
drawn from each roll of the lot:
a) Mass
b) Breaking Strength
c) Elongation
d) Helium */Hydrogen Permeability (One specimen shall be drawn from width-wise centre
of fabric)
*Until stated otherwise , Helium permeability alone is to be taken as index of gas barrier property.
9.2.6 One sample of one and a half metre length and of full width shall be selected from any one roll of
each lot for carrying out the following tests:
a) Seam shear strength – It shall be tested for all the three possible surface combinations i.e.
Z-S, Z-Z & S-S for variety no. 1, 2 &5. For variety no. 3 in two possible surface i.e Z-S
& Z-Z & for variety no. 5 only in Z-Z combination. Specimens shall be made in warp
direction only
b) Peel strength - It shall be tested for all the three possible surface combinations i.e. Z-S,
Z-Z & S-S for variety no. 1, 2 &5. For variety no. 3 in two possible surface i.e Z-S & Z-Z
& for variety no. 5 only in Z-Z combination. Specimens shall be made in warp direction
only.
c) Low temperature flex
d) Helium*/Hydrogen Permeability (Cut from sample three test pieces, one from the centre,
and the other two symmetrical with the first, in such a manner that their external edge is
between 50 & 250 mm from the selvedge of the fabric roll taken along a line which
makes an angel of 45° with the length of the roll. Designate these test pieces A, B & C,
respectively.
e) Resistance to Blocking
10. CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY
All the sample units drawn as per clause 9, shall be tested/examined to the relevant
requirement/specification. The lot shall be considered to be in conformity, if the requirements given in
clause 5, are satisfied.
11. INSPECTION
If, on examination, 20 percent of the supplies are found not to conform to this specification in any respect,
the whole consignment should be rejected.
12. WARRANTY
12.1 The store supplied shall be deemed to bear a warranty of the contractor against defective material, poor
workmanship and performance for a period of twelve months from the date of receipt of the stores at
consignee's depot.
12.2 If during the period, the stores supplied are found by the consignee to be defective, the same shall be
replaced immediately with serviceable stores by the contractor at site, free of any charge or cost.
13. PACKAGING
13.1 Each roll / piece shall be wrapped with polythene bag (as per IS:9738) to form a unit pack. Suitable
number of such unit packs shall then be wrapped with paper craft wrapping and placed in corrugated fiber
board boxes (as per IS:7151) of suitable size, provided with line water proof bag. The gross mass of the
box shall not exceed 40 kg. The empty spaces, if any, shall be filled in with cushioning material to
prevent any movement of the contents inside the corrugated fiber board box and the top lid of the box
shall be properly sealed with adhesive tape. The packing shall be made secured by fastening it with
suitable nylon tape.
13.2 Packing material used should be approved by Inspecting Officer. If ordered for delivery to a local
inspection depot, the store shall be delivered in the same fashion as stated above in clause no. 13.1. After
inspection, the accepted supplies shall be packed by the inspection depot concerned as indicated in para
13.1 above.
13.3 Before dispatch, each corrugated fiberboard box shall be legibly and indelibly marked showing
following details:
a) Nomenclature and D S Cat.number.
b) Quantity packed in each corrugated fibre board box.
c) Serial no. of the corrugated fibre board box.
d) Month and year of packing.
e) Name and trade mark of the manufacturer.
f) Gross mass of each corrugated fibre board box in kg.
g) Name and address of the consignee.
h) Inspection Note number and date.
14. DEFENCE STORE CATALOGUE NUMBER
Not yet allotted.
15. SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT
Any suggestion for improvement of this document may be forwarded to the Director, ADRDE, Agra
Cantt - 282 001.
Appendix ‘A1’
Suggested Schematic Coating Plan of Polyurethane Coating with approximate Coating Mass at
each stage for variety no. 1,2 & 4.
Note:
1. Percentage of cross linker, amount of coating in each tie coat & successive coats, number of tie
coats may be adjusted to result in required coating adhesion strength, RF & adhesive sealability,
and Helium /Hydrogen Permeability keeping in view the material & structure of the base fabric.
2. Firm is required to submit a certificate stated that the PU coated fabric has been made as per the
above configuration.
Appendix ‘A2’
Suggested Schematic Coating Plan of Polyurethane Coating with approximate Coating Mass at
each stage for variety no. 3.
Note :
1. Percentage of cross linker, amount of coating in each tie coat & successive coats, number of tie
coats may be adjusted to result in required coating adhesion strength, RF & adhesive sealability,
and Helium /Hydrogen Permeability keeping in view the material & structure of the base fabric.
2. Firm is required to submit a certificate stated that the PU coated fabric has been made as per the
above configuration.
Appendix ‘A3’
Suggested Schematic Coating Plan of Polyurethane Coating with approximate Coating Mass at
each stage for variety no. 5.
Note :
1. Percentage of cross linker, amount of coating in each tie coat & successive coats, number of tie
coats may be adjusted to result in required coating adhesion strength, RF & adhesive sealability,
and Helium/Hydrogen Permeability keeping in view the material & structure of the base fabric.
2. Firm is required to submit a certificate stated that the PU coated fabric has been made as per the
above configuration.
Appendix ‘B’
Suggested Technical Particulars for Fabric Nylon to be used as Base Fabric for PU Coated Fabric
7 Finish b b b b b -
8 Thread density
Ends/ cm 34 22 22 18 18 IS:1963
Picks/ cm 35 24 24 19 19
9 Nominal Denier x Ply, Twist c c c c c IS:3442
(Both ways)
a: 210 Denier, Nylon 66, bright, multifilament, high tenacity Industrial grade, UV stabilized yarn
b: Scoured & Heat set at optimum conditions
c: 210 X 1, flat yarn with manufacturer’s twist
Appendix ‘C’
Technical Particulars of Various Polyurethane Coated Nylon Fabrics for Aerostat Applications
Coated Fabric construction:
A) Coating on outer side: Polyester grade (TPU) or (Polyether grade for ballonet fabric only), for
good weather resistance and abrasion resistance properties – coated
through solution coating process.
B) Coating on gas side: Polyether grade (TPU) for excellent gas retention and hydrolysis resistance
and properties – coated through melt extrusion coating.
C) Nylon Woven Fabric: Plain weave using nylon 66 high tenacity Industrial grade multifilament
yarn.
B. Acceptance Criteria:
a) % Loss in Breaking strength, Seam shear strength & Peel strength should not be more than 20% of specified
value after individual exposures.
S.No. Type of EN Test Test Levels Test Method
1 Low (-) 30 ± 2° C MIL–810–F Method No. 502.4
Temperature Time 24 hours Procedure I & II
2 High (+) 70 ± 2° C MIL – 810-F Method No. 501.4
Temperature Time 24 hours X 7 days Procedure I & II
3 Relative 95 -100% RH, 23±2°C Temp, 24-hour cycle, MIL-STD-810 F.
Humidity 60 such cycles, Visual check at an interval Method 507.4 Procedure-I
of every 15 cycles.
4 Xenon Arc 100 hrs* ISO: 4862, Part 1 & 2
Exposure
5 Sand and Dust Blowing sand, Time-90 min, Temp-71°C, MIL STD 810 F Method 510.4
Test Air velocity-18m/s, Sand concentration Procedure no. II
2.2±0.5g/m3
6 Rain Blowing water (Rain)– 10cm/hr MIL – STD – 810 F Method 506.4
Wind velocity – 18 m/sec procedure –I
For 30 minutes (min)
7 Thermal Shock High Temp: (+) 70 ± 2°C for 7 days (MIL – STD – 810 F)
Low Temp: (–) 30 ± 2°C for 4 hrs Method 503.4 Procedure II
Specimen transfer time<60s
No. of shocks - 3
Hot to cold: 1, Cold to hot:1
8 Altitude Exposure at Simulated Pressure MIL – STD –810 F
corresponding to 1000 meter Height for 7 Method 500.4
days Procedure I & II
9 Salt Fog Spray for 48 hour using a 5±1% salt MIL-STD-810 F
solution**, 1.6 cm over surface area of 80 sq Method 509.4
cm per hour & drying for 48 hour, Temp of Procedure
exposure: 35±2°C
b) No crack or fracture in coating is to be observed during visual inspection (at 10 X magnification)
* Xenon arc exposure conditions
4. Dry-Wet Cycle:
a) Exposure of 1 hour 42 minutes in xenon arc.
b) 18 minutes exposure to xenon arc with water spray
6. Relative Humidity: 50 ± 5%
** Preparation of salt solution: For this test, use sodium chloride containing (on a dry basis) not more than 0.1%
sodium iodide and not more than 0.5% total impurities. Do not use sodium chloride containing anti-caking agents
because such agents may act as corrosion inhibitors. Unless otherwise specified, prepare a 5 ± 1% solution by
dissolving 5 parts by weight of salt in 95 parts by weight of water. Adjust to and maintain the solution at a
specific gravity by using the measured temperature and density of salt solution. If necessary, add sodium
tetraborate (borax) to the salt solution as a pH-stabilizing agent in a ratio not to exceed 0.7g sodium tetraborate to
75 litres of salt solution. Maintain the pH of the salt solution, as collected as fallout in the pressure chamber,
between 6.5 and 7.2 with the solution temperature at +35±2°C. To adjust the pH, use only diluted chemically
pure hydrochloric acid or chemically pure sodium hydroxide. Make the pH measurement either electrometrically
or calorimetrically.
Annexure ‘A’
30 cm
5 cm
5 cm5
5 cm
Seam shear strength test specimen is to be prepared out of two rectangular strips (6 cm x 20 cm) of fabric as
per the Figure. 1 by adhesive/ RF/Heat sealing technique, so that an overlap/ seal area of 5 cm (length) by 6 cm
(width) is formed. Precaution should be taken to match the threads of the two strips of the fabric as far as possible.
Finally a test specimen of 5 cm width and 30 cm long is to be prepared keeping the seam at the center and keeping
the longitudinal threads parallel to the longer edge of the specimen. Then it is subjected to breaking strength test as
per IS:7016 Part II.
Specimen should be, prepared in both the fabric direction i.e., along warp and weft length.
Annexure ‘B’
Cut Slit Test Method for Tearing strength of PU coated nylon fabrics (MIL-C-21189)
The fabric sample is 102mm (4”) wide x 152mm (6”) long having a 32mm (1¼”) wide razor cut slit across the
center of the sample at right angles to the longest dimension (See Photo 1).
The specimen is placed symmetrically into clamps of a universal tester (See Photo 2) with the longest direction
parallel to the direction of load application. The clamps must be 25mm (1”) wide and must grip the yarns that are
cut. At the start of the test the distance between the clamps (gage length) must be 76mm (3”) with the slit an equal
distance from each clamp. Breaking force is applied to the sample at a rate of 305 mm/min (12”/min). The tearing
strength is determined as the average load of the highest recorded peaks of five specimens recorded in kilogram
force (kgf).
Introduction
This item PU coated Nylon Fabric, 90 kgf BS, 280±20 gsm will be required to be procured for the
fabrication of Medium Size balloon (Ballonet Application) as per the detail given below:
The acceptance of the PU Coated Nylon Fabric, 90 kgf BS, 280±20sm will be done as per Acceptance Test (Appendix ‘C’) of
the Specification No. ADRDE/QMS/TDTM/SPECN/85 dt. 29/04/2011. The test method for each parameter of acceptance test
is mentioned in the specification. The required acceptance testing facilities are either available at ADRDE, Agra or the source is
known to ADRDE.
Advance Sample:
Firm has to submit the advance samples along with the Tender Documents for Technical Evaluation.
1. After placement of S.O., the firm has to provide sample of 5 m (min) of base fabric in full width
for approval before start of the full length production. Once the clearance of the Nylon base fabric
is done based on the test result & Appendix B of the specification, the go ahead for bulk
production of base will be provided by ADRDE.
2. After the bulk production of base fabric, ADRDE will inspect & test the base fabric as per
Appendix B of specification.
3. After clearance of base fabric by ADRDE, the firm has to provide 10 m (min) of PU coated Nylon
fabric in full width before bulk production. After clearance of the PU coated Nylon fabric sample
based on the test results & appendix C of the specification, the bulk production of coated fabric
shall be taken up by firm.
4. After the bulk production of PU coated Nylon fabric, ADRDE will inspect as per
ADRDE/IPS/01/44 & test the PU coated Nylon fabric as per Appendix ‘C’ of specification.
Compliance Chart to be filled by Vendor for Fabric Nylon to be used as Base Fabric for PU Coated
Fabric
6 Weave Plain -
7 Finish b -
8 Thread density
Ends/ cm 18 IS:1963
Picks/ cm 19
9 Nominal Denier x Ply, Twist c IS:3442
(Both ways)
a: 210 Denier, Nylon 66, bright, multifilament, high tenacity Industrial grade, UV stabilized yarn
b: Scoured & Heat set at optimum conditions
c: 210 X 1, flat yarn with manufacturer’s twist
Compliance Chart to be filled by Vendor for Polyurethane Coated Nylon Fabrics for
Aerostat Applications
*: Until stated otherwise, Helium permeability alone is to be taken as index of gas barrier property
^ Joint shall be made in all the three possible surface combinations i.e. Z-S, Z-Z & S-S and tested
Z-S: Melt extrusion coated side – solvent coated side
Z-Z: Melt extrusion coated side – melt extrusion coated side
S-S: Solvent coated side – solvent coated side
#: Joint should not fail below this value.
1: Melt extrusion coating side
COMPLIANCE REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF FACILITY/EXPERIENCE/ TIME FRAME
TO BE FILLED BY VENDOR
4. Details of same/similar fabrics produced in past using Melt Extrusion (Zimmer) coating machine.
Please provide the SO & acceptance details & documents.
6. Is Advance sample of PU Coated Nylon Fabric submitted along with Tender Document?