Fireproof assembly/bonding with flame retardant tape

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Adhesive tapes that comply with fire safety standards
Slow burning or self-extinguishing materials
Halogen-free product selection included for less toxicity
High performance adhesives for demanding applications

High temperature, flame resistance, fireproofing: what is the difference?

High temperature adhesive tapes

High-temperature adhesive tapes are used for their resistance in hot environments, generally from 150 °C. Thermal insulators (Kapton, glass cloth) can even withstand temperatures up to 316 °C.

High-temperature tapes are used to mask and protect parts subjected to high temperatures during a cooking cycle, a passage in oven, for example.

Flame resistant materials

Flame resistance means that a material is non-flammable by nature: this is the case of concrete, steel, glass...

Combustibility: heat emitted by the complete combustion of a material
Flammability: quantity of flammable gas emitted by a material

The French classification is applied for the furnishing materials, the others are classified according to the euroclasses and the standard EN 13-501-1.

M0 - non-combustible: stone, brick, cement, tiles, lead, steel, slate, ceramics, plaster, concrete, glass, rock wool, Staff
M1 - non-flammable combustible: composite materials, rigid PVC, mineral slabs of false ceilings, certain fireproof woods, certain fireproof polyesters, straw insulation
M2 - low flammability: wall-to-wall carpeting, particle board
M3 - moderately flammable: wood (including glued laminate, rubber flooring, polyamide carpet, wool
M4 - easily flammable: paper, polyester, polypropylene, mixed fiber carpet

Fire retardant tapes

Fire retardant materials are chemically treated to become non-flammable or flame retardant (slow burning or self-extinguishing). Fireproofing is a process that delays or stops the spread of flames. Flame retardant products are key players in passive fire protection and play a crucial role in everyday life as well as in industry.

A flame retardant tape has been coated with a flame retardant substance that protects it from burning or heating up. Many industries use flame retardant pre-products to increase the safety of manufactured products.

What are the industry standards in terms of fire safety?

Adezif offers a range of double-sided adhesive tapes for fire-resistant fastening applications with strict fire protection requirements.

UL94 : Flammability standard for plastics
FMVSS 302 : Automotive flammability standard
EN 81-58:2018-05 : Safety standards in construction
EN 13501-1 : Fire resistance of building materials
EN 13823 : French standard - reaction to fire tests of construction products
EN 45545 : Fire resistance standards for railways
FTP 2010 code - OMI : International Code For Application Of Fire Test Procedures (testing of parts and assemblies)

Why a selection of halogen-free flame retardant products?

Non-halogenated products are essential for passive fire protection:

Reduction of smoke emission and toxicity of fire gases
Smoke is the leading cause of fire-related deaths: 80% are caused by inhalation of toxic substances (cf. Inhalation injury as a prognostic factor for mortality in burn patients, El Helbawy et. Al, 2011.
The halogen-free products are designed in anticipation of future national and international regulations, which tend to reduce the use of certain halogenated products.

The flame retardant products we offer comply with fire regulation standards and include halogen-free solutions that reduce smoke and gas toxicity.

Advantages of our fireproof adhesive tapes

Wide range of thin flame retardant double sided tapes for lamination applications and PE and acrylic foam tapes for construction solutions
A selection of halogen-free products to reduce toxic smoke emission
Compliance and design to UL94 and FMVSS 302 industry standards
High performance on a wide variety of surfaces
Reliable and durable long-term attachment
Multiple product types to meet all types of applications

What are the different types of fire retardant tapes?

THIN DOUBLE-SIDED FIREPROOF TAPES
Description	Thin double-sided flame retardant tapes are available in thicknesses from 50 µm to 200 µm. The soft PET and non-woven backing make it suitable for lamination applications with flame retardant requirements. The high performance acrylic adhesive mass makes the products optimal for various applications with low carrier thicknesses.
Advantages	Tested to UL94 and FMVSS 302 standards High initial performance and adhesion on polar substrates Excellent cutting properties for the converting process
General applications	Various fastening applications in the EV battery system (electric mobility market) General fastening, lamination and processing applications with flame retardant properties
Types of thin double sided tapes	Polyester film tape (PET) Get a quote in 24h	Ruban non tissé Get a quote in 24h
Schemes
Features	Reliable adhesion to metals, coated materials, glass and many plastic surfaces. Resistant to ageing. Flexible. Efficient processing. Good choice for standard fastening applications with flame retardant properties.	Good adhesion to metals, coated materials, glass, etc. Resistant to ageing. Flexible. Efficient processing. Very good conformability to uneven shapes during lamination. Good choice for standard lamination applications with flame retardant properties.

FLAME RETARDANT POLYETHYLENE (PE) DOUBLE-SIDED TAPES
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Description	For permanent assembly in demanding applications Flame retardant characteristics in accordance with UL94 and FMVSS 302 Composed of PE foam and acrylic adhesive for superior adhesion Reliable adhesion to metals, coated materials, glass and many plastic surfaces Excellent adhesion to many surfaces Resistant to aging and impact Fills gaps with high conformability Much lighter than most other flame retardant fastening solutions
Main applications	Fixing of reinforcement bars (elevators, landing doors in the building industry...) Fixing of light components (marine vehicles, special vehicles...) Fixing in the passenger area of trains

DOUBLE SIDED FIREPROOF ACRYLIC CORE TAPEE (VISCOELASTIC ACRYLIC FOAM)
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Description	For permanent assembly applications Flame retardant characteristics in accordance with UL94 and FMVSS 302 Viscoelastic properties, excellent bond strength Acrylic core provides thermal elongation and good adhesion to many substrates: metals, powder coated surfaces, glass and plastics Excellent adhesion to metals, coated materials, glass and many plastic surfaces High performance for demanding applications Resists aging, fills gaps
Main applications	Fixing of reinforcement bars (elevators, landing doors in the building industry...) Fixing of decorative profiles and skirting boards (household appliances industry) Permanent fastening of decorative and constructive elements: railway, marine, special vehicles applications...

Industries and applications using flame retardant solutions

Flame retardant and halogen-free adhesive tapes are used by many industries to contribute to passive fire protection.

		REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (STANDARDS)
AUTOMOTIVE	Bonding of traction batteries Lamination (e.g. cushioning) with fireproof requirements	UL94 FMVSS 302
CONSTRUCTION/BUILDING	Elevators: fixing of landing doors and reinforcement bars Interior fittings: wall covering Fire doors: panels and components	UL94 EN 81-58:2018-05 EN13501-1 EN13823
TRAINS/TRANSPORT	Flooring: installation of carpeting and coverings Interior design: mirror fastening Exterior design: panels and components	EN 45545
MARINE/NAVY	Flooring: installation of carpeting and coverings Interior design: mirror fastening Exterior design: panels and components	2010 FTP code - OMI
HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES	Door panels Front panels Control panels	UL94

Other fields concerned: special vehicles, electronic devices, signalling...

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