Selecting A Geomembrane Liner

By Author: Shane Carter
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A Geomembrane liner is normallya straight sheet film or reinforced plastic material that isused for containment to prevent liquid or matter from seeping into the ground.Each geomembrane liner has different characteristics depending on the material used for its construction. There is a wide selectionof geomembrane liners available in the market today. Selecting the right geomembrane liner can be a confusing process.

The type of geomembrane liners that would work best for a specific application can depend on numerous distinct factors. The majorfactors for selecting geomembrane liners include thesize of the liner andwhat is being contained.Besides these factors, there are other aspects that should be kept in mind while selecting a geomembrane liner. Some of these factors are listed below:

The surrounding environment where it is used.
The compound material used to manufacture the liner.
The effect of Ultra-Violet rays on the liner.
The effect of chemicals and other potential destructive matter on the liner.

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... eomembrane liners made of different material have distinct characteristics and features. The Following are the popular materials used in manufacturing geomembrane liners:

Reinforced Polyethylene: ReinforcedPolyethylene liners are often well suited for both small as well as large applications.Geomembrane liners made of reinforced polyethylene are can used for waste containment applications like landfills and heap leach pads, but are most often used for water. Although it can last fairly long in the sun, for really long term use it is normally recommended to bury Reinforced Polyethylene.

Reinforced Polypropylene: ReinforcedPolypropylene is an extremely durable product that is designed to be left exposed and is reinforced with a reinforced scrim to provide superior toughness and excellent dimensional stability.Reinforced Polypropylene has excellent tear and U.V. resistance. Geomembrane liners made of polypropylene can be used for canals, lagoons and water & most waste containments.

PVC: PVC is resistant to many chemicals, waste byproducts, and other corrosive liquids. Geomembrane liners made of PVC have excellent elongation characteristics which allowthem to stretch. PVC liners can also be easily rolled and folded for compact shipping.

Along with the materials above, there are other varieties of geomembranes that are used for different applications. It is important to select the most suitable geomembrane liner from various available options as per your needs and requirements.

About the Author:

This Article was written by Shane Carter, Division Manager of Western Environmental Liner, a division of Western Ag Enterprises. Over 100 million square feet of industrial fabrics is converted a year at their manufacturing plants located in Tolleson, Arizona & Great Bend Kansas. Shane has several years of experience working with liners for applications ranging from Recreational Pond Liners & Golf Course Liners to Waste Containment liners& Oil Field Liners. Western Environmental Liner has worked with such renowned companies as Shell Oil, Raytheon, Cargill, & Motorola.