Flame Retardant Foil Tapes
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Engineered Safety Solutions for Fire Barrier Applications
SXT's Flame Retardant Foil Tapes are specifically engineered to provide an essential safety layer by inhibiting flame propagation and self-extinguishing upon the removal of an ignition source. These tapes typically use an aluminum or fiberglass-reinforced foil backing, which is inherently non-combustible, and are paired with a specialized flame-resistant acrylic or synthetic adhesive system. Their primary function is to serve as a thermal and fire barrier in complex assemblies, protecting adjacent, more flammable materials (like foam insulation or plastic components) and ensuring compliance with fire safety codes (such as UL, ASTM E84, or equivalent). The tapes maintain structural integrity and adhesion even when exposed to high temperatures, preventing dangerous drip or melt.
- Fire Inhibition: Specialized components minimize the spread of fire and reduce smoke density.
- Thermal Isolation: The foil acts as a thermal shield, protecting substrates from high heat.
- Standards Compliance: Formulated to meet the flame spread and smoke generation requirements of relevant international safety standards.
Why Choose Us
Performance Benchmarks and Technical Advantages
- Verified Fire Behavior: Tapes undergo recognized vertical and horizontal burn tests to quantify their self-extinguishing time, drip characteristics, and flame spread index, providing auditable safety metrics.
- Low Smoke Generation: In addition to resisting flame, the formulations are designed to significantly reduce the emission of smoke and toxic fumes, which is critical for safety in enclosed spaces like aircraft or plenums.
- High Adhesion in Stress: The specialized adhesive maintains its critical bond and shear strength even as the temperature rises, preventing the tape from peeling off and exposing vulnerable materials during a heat event.
- Long-Term Durability: The aluminum and FSK backings resist aging, UV light, and moisture, ensuring the flame retardant properties are maintained for the entire service life of the system.
Core Features
Safety-Critical Applications and Environments
- Building & Construction: Sealing joints and seams in HVAC ductwork and insulation that pass through fire-rated walls or plenums, ensuring flame spread classification is maintained.
- Aerospace & Rail: Used for wrapping and protecting cable harnesses and internal insulation components where self-extinguishing properties are mandated for passenger safety.
- HVAC Systems: A necessity for flexible duct connections and insulation jacketing installed in residential and commercial buildings.
- Marine & Shipbuilding: Used for sealing thermal and acoustic insulation in areas subject to fire regulations.
Technical Specifications
SXT: Delivering Safety and Performance Integrity
Safety is non-negotiable in many industrial and construction sectors. Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd. has developed its Flame Retardant Foil Tape line to meet this critical requirement. Our products are the result of stringent material selection and compounding processes, ensuring verifiable fire resistance. As an ISO-certified manufacturer with a 11,000 m2 facility, we provide solutions that are both technically effective and scalable for high-volume projects. Our focus is on delivering a pragmatic solution that meets the highest safety standards while leveraging our cost-effective production model.
Usage Guide
Fire Resistance Mechanism: Foil vs. Film Backings
| Backing Material | Flame Response | Maximum Temperature Resistance | Key Fire Safety Role |
| Aluminum/Foil Glass Laminate | Non-combustible, No Melt/Drip | Up to 200∘C (continuous) | Fire barrier, Heat Shield |
| Flame Retardant PET Film | Self-extinguishing, Minimal Smoke | Up to 130∘C | Electrical insulation, Component protection |
| Standard PVC Film | Melts, Drips, May support combustion | Low (60∘C to 80∘C) | General use, No fire protection |
| Flame Retardant Cloth Tape | Self-extinguishing (depending on coating) | Up to 90∘C | Bundling, Temporary holding in safety zones |
About
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd.
Our company was registered and established in Wuxi, Jiangsu in 2005, Wuxi Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd., mainly engaged in various adhesive tape products; We are Wholesale Flame Retardant Foil Tapes Suppliers andChina ODM Flame Retardant Foil Tapes Factory and Producer, after nearly 20 years of persistence and struggle, the company has grown vigorously and gradually expanded in scale. In 2018, we invested in a new factory in Suqian, Jiangsu, and established Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Products Co., Ltd.; At present, our company has become a high-tech enterprise integrating R&D, production and sales. The company has always firmly believed in the belief that "quality and reputation are the foundation of survival", continuously cultivating technical personnel, strengthening the development of new products, improving sales support, and striving to provide customers with better products and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Do flame retardant tapes offer total fireproofing?
- A: No. Flame retardant tapes are designed to inhibit flame spread and are often self-extinguishing, but they are not fireproof barriers intended to withstand extreme, long-duration fires. They delay propagation and protect adjacent materials, enhancing overall assembly safety.
- Q: What is the primary difference between a "flame retardant" and a "fire-rated" tape?
- A: Flame Retardant means the material resists ignition and burning under small-scale tests. Fire-Rated implies the entire system (e.g., a wall assembly) has been tested to withstand fire exposure for a specified time (e.g., 1 hour) under severe conditions, a classification that tapes usually contribute to but do not achieve alone.
- Q: Can I use this tape in place of fire-stop caulk?
- A: Generally no. Fire-stop caulk is used to restore the fire resistance rating of penetration openings in fire-rated assemblies. Flame Retardant Tapes are for sealing and jacketing, not for filling large voids in a fire-rated system. Consult local building codes for proper usage.
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