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Dk Purple, Qty: (60 yd increments), full roll size I see a pretty large percentage of people having trouble with not getting enough heat out of their leather irons, and I have to ask why a plug swap (thus moving to 110v and cutting power in half) is being recommended over getting a cheap 220v AC power supply? This is where this Smaller Electric Ironcomes in, it maintains its temperature well, making it a brilliant iron for tight areas. PU coating allows for the ripstop to be waterproof by using a seam sealing process (the process of covering the stitch holes and seams in a fabric to prevent any water leakage), withstanding all types of water exposures. I have no reason to think it is defective. Black-Soft Med Gray To purchase an iron like this one, search for leather iron at Aliexpress.com and pick one that looks similar. the Cuben fiber to form the seam. , no sewing required for The advantage of PVC is that its cheap. very Ripstop Nylon, Ripstop Fabric by the Yard. Ideally, youll have a dining room table-sized area to work on. one side when you look at it in a certain light you can see some narrow HAVE NEVER HAD A RETURN DUE TO ITS PERFORMANCE. ), but it seems to only get to ~180C (measured with a therm-works needle probe, which isnt really ideal for surfaces, but its read is fast and its thin, so I think most of the heat is transferring). Just been practicing on the sample pieces you sent along. When youre out on the water youll want to have full confidence in your packraft, so make a few welds like these now and try to pull them apart. can vary some from roll to roll as some rolls may have a heavier coating. and a fake ground. Be sure to turn down the temperature before testing it with 220 volt power though, as doubling the voltage will double the power output. Red Fed Yellow Dk Gray, click here for available The special fibers used are placed within the weave at specific points, allowing for the fabric to have superior quality and hold against all types of wear and tear. Royal Abrasion-resistant, tear-resistant, resistant to low temperature and ageing. Mulberry Any ideas whats going on? White Ill start the build and keep my fingers crossed. 1.9 oz ripstop remnant piece, full roll size Forgot to add that one of the samples which keeps pulling all TPU off is the camo and that is the material of my raft pontoons. Re-seal any spots that arent permanently welded together. Black-Firm Khaki When working on curved seams over a round form, allow the fabric to cool before repositioning it on the form to prevent the hot TPU from separating as its moved. It sounds like youre making good welds, so I wouldnt be concerned about it. 1000d import remnant pieces, click here for available 70d Your email address will not be published. Please indicate preferred FOB point when completing order. fabric. gear, stuff sacks, packcovers, lt.wt. White Please note: Due to the manufacturing process, the TPU surface may show streaking. Coyotee Brown-firm All monitors show different color values. Run a fingernail along the edge of the fabric to make sure its welded all the way to the edge. Forest Small reinforcement I think youll find its impossible. Teal Navy, click here for available words there may beminor cosmetic imperfections. Dk Khaki We won't sell any silnylon that we feel is structurally compromised unless you know about it Your iron may not be hot enough increase the temperature (if your leather iron is already set to the maximum temperature, see the note about converting to 220 volt electricity above), You may be moving the iron too quickly slow down, The fabric may be lifting after the iron is removed press it with a rag or roller as it cools, Your iron is too hot reduce the temperature, Youre not applying enough pressure with the iron press harder, Youre not allowing enough time for heat to conduct through both layers of TPU slow down, (If you are welding two different types of fabric together, see the Note in bold text, below), Apply pressure with a rag or roller for several seconds after removing the iron, Wait for it to cool. Sunmaster remnant pieces, click here for available Bright purple This feels like the iron is too hot, but Ive been experimenting for an hour+ over the temp range of the iron. Uses: packs, luggage, reinforcements. Important: If your leather iron will not get hot enough to make permanent welds and you live in North America (or anywhere with 110 volt electrical outlets), you can boost its temperature by plugging it into an inexpensive 110-to-220 volt converter (transformer). Weights per sq yd even though the ECOPAK styles are 100% recycled, their abrasion and tear Ill update after I get my Skeena built on how it works out. the fabric and do not effect the quality, they are only cosmetic. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MX50KA?pf_rd_r=YSCV35Q285ZKS7MGEY2B&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=c6ae1780-4f10-4ec7-99c3-0fcb80e32b6e&pd_rd_w=r018r&pd_rd_wg=SSgxQ&ref_=pd_gw_unk&th=1. and shipping, Click Buy more and save more to take advantage of the exclusive quantity discounts offered on the ripstop fabric. Spanish Teal 1.9 oz cCAMO ripstop remnant pieces, Qty: FWIW, I find myself in the exact same situation as Logan. remnant pieces, click here for available packcloth remnant pieces, Qty: Olive Green., Iron Raft, Fabric Laminate Technologies :: Warwick Mills. I am just concerned that whilst it does take some force to pull all the TPU off of the weave, it happens at much less force than I can apply to the samples that I cant pull apart. Because TPU melts when its heated, we can only press the iron against an uncoated fabric face touching the TPU directly with an iron will melt the TPU to the iron, creating a mess and damaging the TPU surface. Brown Tan BLACK., Iron Raft, 1.9 oz. All orders are approximately 1.42 metres wide (usable width) Select the quantity for the length (in metres) you require. durable water repellent (DWR) finish. (order before noon on Mon Aug 1st for Uses: tents, rain Dk Yellow As a starting point, try the highest temperature setting first and if that is too hot, reduce it to the middle of the range, and if that is too cool, split the difference, and so on. When I run it at 350 deg it quickly melted the non-TPU side of the nylon. I had my iron and the process dialed in for tube/tube welds making the seat and backrest. The fabrics offered in the DIY Packraft shop fuse at approximately 200 C (400 F), but dont rely on the numbers on your irons temperature adjustment dial or an external thermometer; the only reliable way to find the right temperature is by trial and error, as shown in the video above. Castlerock gray Its doable, but not as easy as using a leather iron. solution-dyed polyester. If the fabric is wrinkling and lifting after the iron is removed: * Note that the bond strength between the TPU and the woven fabric is stronger in some fabrics compared to others, so you may find that when you practice heat sealing two different fabrics together, the fused TPU layers peel away from only one of the woven fabrics even when done correctly (e.g. I am working on inflatables and was wondering if this would work with pvc, what is the end result, does it leave the seams nicely pressed? Silver Gray Important: If you take good care of your packraft it can have a long lifespan and withstand hundreds of cycles of packing and unpacking; however, this repeated stress will cause the seams to separate if theyre not properly welded in the first place. Dk Navy-firm Hunter orders as quick as we can when we return Your taking some guess work out for me. limited quantities left, click here for Ripstop fabric is extremely versatile in its applications and can be used for mass production or simple everyday projects. If no amount of time consistently lands you in the sweet spot, you probably need to adjust the temperature. This is happening time and again. *Note that one side of the DIY Packraft floor fabric may have a glossy finish and the other side may have a matte finish, but both sides are TPU. They can be had for like $30 and with the iron only drawing 150w, should be completely safe to use. Available in many colors with thousands of yards in stock year round. I just purchased a 150W 220V leather iron from eBay via AliExpress that has been recommended. Thanks for the great instructions, I just missed this note. Ahhh! I found mine was running very hot. Lime grids woven into fabric. Unless theres something wrong with your fabric (Ive only seen that twice, so its possible but quite unlikely), then the fabric-TPU bond will be more than strong enough. The fabrics used to make the DIY Packraft tubes are coated with TPU on one side, and the fabrics used to make the floors are coated on both sides*. Nylon, Polyester and Cotton dye stuffs have a tendency to migrate from dark to light shades during washing or dry cleaning. Watch this video for a demonstration of how this happens: Important: Wait about 30 seconds before repositioning the fabric on your curved form after you finish ironing peeling it away from the masking tape while the fabric is still hot can result in poorly welded seams. Forest Color selection may change due to market requirements. The welds look good,I see TPU squeeze out, I have found the right speed to not melt the back side of floor TPU but each weld completely pulls TPU off the floor fabric. Bend and fold the seam while looking for areas that come apart. Neon Yellow Thanks. most projects. 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