F-12 Density and Thickness
S.A.E. Specification Number F-12
A.S.T.M. Federal and Felt Association Type and Grade Number 9R3
Density Percent Specific Gravity 18.1
Actual (1) Wool Content (Min.) Percent 85
Carbon Tetrachloride Soluble (Max.) Percent 4.0
Water Soluble (Max.) Percent 2.5
Carbon Tetrachloride & Water Soluble (Max.) Percent 6.5
Ash (Max.) Percent 3.5
Tensile Strength (Min.) PSI 100
Splitting Resistance (Min.) Lbs. Per 2" Width 3
Trade Designation Firm Pad
Color Gray
Standard Width Inches 72
THICKNESS WEIGHT
Nominal (inch) Limits (inch) Nominal (lbs/sq. yd.) Limits (lbs/sq. yd.)
1/8 0.105 - 0.145 1.06 0.98 - 1.14
3/16 0.165 - 0.211 1.59 1.47 - 1.71
1/4 0.224 - 0.276 2.12 1.96 - 2.28
5/16 0.284 - 0.342 2.65 2.45 - 2.85
3/8 0.343 - 0.407 3.18 2.94 - 3.42
1/2 0.462 - 0.538 4.24 3.92 - 4.56
5/8 0.581 - 0.669 5.30 4.90 - 5.70
3/4 0.700 - 0.800 6.36 5.88 - 6.84
7/8 0.819 - 0.931 7.42 6.86 - 7.98
1 0.938 - 1.062 8.48 7.84 - 9.12