KEP-S2
KEP-S2 is a temporary rolled erosion control product composed of agricultural wheat straw mechanically stitch bonded on a maximum of two inch centers to a top and bottom netting. The choice in nettings are, 90 day photodegradable poly net (white), 12 month photodegradable poly net (green) and 90 day natural net which is 90 day biodegradable, (tan). Select the netting most suitable to fit your site conditions and maintenance needs.
All Cherokee Manufacturing blankets are proudly manufactured in the USA in accordance with our quality control program to ensure a uniform thickness of mulch.
Applications
- Slope Stabilization
- Soil Reinforcement
- Support in Channels
- Land Restoration Projects
- Slope or Channel Erosion Control
- Slopes up to 2:1
- Low flow channels
- Bare ground seeding
Benefits
- Prevents soil erosion from rainfall impact
- Prevents soil erosion from stormwater sheet flow
- Prevents soil erosion from concentrated channel flow
- Retains moisture in soil to enhance seed germination and vegetation growth
- Available with a leno woven natural netting to prevent wildlife entanglement
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Specifications: KEP-S2
KEP-S2 is available in 4’, 8’, and 16’ wide rolls x 112.5’ or 562.5’.
| Standard Expected Values | ||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D6818 | 12.3lb/in x 11.3lb/in |
| Light Penetration/Cover | ASTM D6567 | 9.5%/ 90.5% |
| Mass per unit/area | ASTM D6475 | 7.56 OZ/SY |
| Thickness | ASTM D6525 | 250 mils |
| Water absorption | ASTM D1117 | 532% |
| Vegetative Enhancement | ASTM D7322 | 242% |
| Limiting Velocity | ASTM D6460 | 9 Ft/Sec |
| Limiting Shear | ASTM D6460 | 2.22 PSF |
| Cumulative C Factor | ASTM D6459 | 0.02 |
| Netting | |
| Top Netting | Green Polypropylene (w/UV Inhibitor) |
| Opening Dimensions | 3/8” x 3/8” Nominal |
Specifications: KEP-S2 Natural
KEP-S2 Natural is available in 4’, 8’, and 16’ wide rolls x 112.5’ or 562.5’.
| Standard Expected Values | ||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D6818 | 21b/in x 7.3lb/in |
| Light Penetration | ASTM D6567 | 6.7%/ 93.3% |
| Mass per unit/area | ASTM D6475 | 9 OZ/SY |
| Thickness | ASTM D6525 | 250 mils |
| Water absorption | ASTM D1117 | 382% |
| Vegetative Enhancement | ASTM D7322 | 233% |
| Limiting Velocity | ASTM D6460 | 8.7 Ft/Sec @ ½” Soil Loss |
| Limiting Shear | ASTM D6460 | 2.45 PSF @ ½” Soil Loss |
| Cumulative C Factor | ASTM D6459 | 0.007 |
| Netting | |
| Top Netting | Leno Woven Biodegradable Jute Net |
| Opening Dimensions | 1/2” x 1/2” Nominal |
Specifications: KEP-S2RD
KEP-S2RD is available in 4’, 8’, and 16’ wide rolls x 112.5’ or 562.5’.
| Standard Expected Values | ||
| Tensile Strength | ASTM D6818 | 13.6lb/in x 6.2lb/in |
| Light Penetration | ASTM D6567 | 25%/75% |
| Mass per unit/area | ASTM D6475 | 7.56 OZ/SY |
| Thickness | ASTM D6525 | 226 mils |
| Water absorption | ASTM D1117 | 403% |
| Netting | |
| Top Netting | White Polypropylene (not UV stable) |
| Opening Dimensions | 3/8” x 3/8” Nominal |
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