These data were obtained by ASTM D-461 Test Methods, ASTM D-2475 Standards, and NTA Wool Felt Specifications.
F-6 Specification and Uses
Commercial Standard Grade 12R2
SAE Number F-6
NTA Number 26R2
GENERAL PROPERTIES
Wool Content (fiber basis) min. 87%
Density (1") 12.24 lbs/sq yd
Standard Thickness Range 1/8" to 1"
Standard Width 60" - 72"
Color Gray
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Specific Gravity 26%
Therm. Cond. (70F) 0.30 btu/hr/sq. ft./°F/in.
Thermal Expansion 0
Air Perm (1/16") 20-50 cfm/sq ft/0.5"H2O
Liquid Absorption
by volume
>225% by weight (1.0 sp gr)
80
Capillarity (wicking height, 575 SSU, 70F) 3.00
Coef of Friction (1) 0.37
Vibration Absorption (2)
static load bearing cap/unit area
dynamic stress endurance

Medium
High
Noise Reduction Coef (1") 0.58
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Tensile Strength (min) 275 psi
Elongation (100 psi) 18%
Mullen Bursting Strength (1/8") 150 psi
Split Resistance (min) 16 lb/2" width
Hardness Range 20-30 Shore A
Compressibility (10% defl) 6 psi
Recovery (within 1 min after 10% defl) 99%
Abrasion Resistance (3) Good
CHEMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROPERTIES
Effect of Sunlight and Oxidation None
Solvent Resistance and Stability in Oil Excellent
Acid Resistance, dilute
concentration
Excellent
good - fair
Alkali Resistance, dilute
concentration
Fair
Low
Temperature Range -80 to +200 °F
TYPICAL USES
Grease retainers, spacer strip seals, vibration mounts, weather strips and journal lubricators.