Weldable Webbing As Used in the Tent Industry

Tent & Tensile Structure Construction

Webbing fabric welding technology has matured and become the preferred method of joining vinyl panels. The introduction of PVC-Coated Weldable Webbing has offered tent builders the added convenience of adding structural support without stitching for both edging and seam reinforcement applications.

Compared to the thinner webs used in the sign and banner industries, weldable webbing for tents is built up to 16,500 pounds tensile strength.

These structural variations of PVC-Coated Weldable Webbing have been specified, developed, and tested in cooperation with leading builders. Note that all of these types of webbing material are currently being used successfully in various structures.

Because of the thickness and density of the heavier materials, welding with high frequency equipment can require dimensional limitation on bar pressure to allow adequate weld time without damaging thinner fabrics. Hot air welders that direct heat into the space between two PVC coated surfaces attain a full-strength weld with normal settings. The material can also be sewn and later heat sealed. It is being used successfully in large military, special event, and permanent fabric structures.

Heavier Variations of PVC-Coated Weldable Webbing

Please contact us today with questions about use of our materials in your welding processes and applications. We will be happy to provide sufficient sample yardage for your testing needs.