| Physical Property | Unit | Average Data | |
| Width | Inches | 8.0 ( +/- 5%) | |
| Thickness | Inches | 1/16 ( +/- 5%) | |
| Length | Feet | 328 | |
| Effective Inlet Area | sq in / ft | 20% | |
| Compressive Strength | psf | 61,440 | |
| Tensile Strength | psf | 12,288 | |
| Acid Resistance | Good | ||
| Composite Material | Durable Plastic Compound |
The next chart shows the efficiency of SIFON Drain Belt in sand and clay. The theoretical flow rate is what results with
gravity drainage. The measured flow rate shows SIFON's actual performance in laboratory tests. This shows how
SIFON is faster and more efficient than traditional gravity drainage. SIFON is also very compression resistant. Its low
profile design, with the arched support of the micro channels, makes it one of the strongest drainage materials.
| Type of Test | Length (cm) |
Permeability (m/sec) | Effective Area of Belt (cm2) | Theoretical Flow Rate (L/min) | Measured Flow Rate (L/min) | Efficiency | |
| Embedded in sand horizontally | 20 | 1.18 x 10-4 | 440 | 0.312 | 1.04 | 3.33 | |
| Embedded in clay horizontally | 20 | 5.00 x 10-6 | 440 | 0.013 | 0.45 | 34.6 | |
| Embedded in clay vertically | 12 | 5.00 x 10-6 | 900 | 0.027 | 1.80 | 66.6 |