Transformer Oil Bag Product Specifications

The Transformer Oil Bag is custom manufactured to fit any type and size of Transformer. The Transformer Oil Bags are designed as a flat mat for easy packing with two layers of material for strength as well as durability with a draw string, and a storage cover to make it watertight. The flat mat may also be used as a contamination work station before bagging the leaking transformer. All Transformer Oil bags are hand made to the exact specifications in our warehouse using our quality control criteria.

Structural Materials (1st Layer)

Item Specifications

Transformer Oil Bag: 100% Polyester PVC Backed Canvas

PVC Coating Weight: .55 MM 6.30 per Sq. Yd.

Approximate Weight: 10.5 Oz. per Sq. Yd.

UV Rating: 80%

Grab Break: 340 # warp-nominal 170 # fill nominal

Tongue Tears: 24 # warp-nominal 14 # fill nominal

Taber Abrasion: ASTM D3884 – 637 cycles to wear

Oil Collection Materials (2nd Layer)

Item Specifications

Transformer Oil Bag: GeoForce Non Woven GFNW8

Oil Absorption: 10 oz. per sq. ft. ASTM F726-81

Weight: 8 oz. ASTM D5261

Grab Tensile: 205 (.911) ASTM D4632

Grab Elongation: 50 ASTM D4632

Trapezoid Tear Strength: 85 (.378) ASTM D4533

Puncture Resistance: 130 (.578) ASTM D4833

Mullen Burst: 400 (2756) ASTM D3786

Permittivity: 1.4 ASTM D4491

Water Flow: Gallons per sq. ft. 90 (3657) ASTM D4491

A.0.S.: U.S. Sieve 80 (.180) ASTM D4751

U.V. Resistance: % / hrs. 70/100 ASTM D4355

Additional Information

Item Specifications

Serviceability: Easy installation – Easy to transport – Easy to store

Transformer Designs: Octagon, Rectangle (variable sizes)

Patents: Pending

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:

1. If unused, no special precautions are necessary. If used, dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
2. In certain types of cleanup applications, the nature to the material recovered will classify the resulting spent material as a hazardous component.
3. When the material is deemed hazardous, it should be disposed of via an approved hazardous waste disposal service and the appropriate manifest obtained.

Helps Comply With NPDES 40 CFR 122.26 (1999) When Used As Best Management Practice In Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.