Heat & Flame Retardant Tapes
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Technical Overview
Heat and flame retardant tapes are engineered with non-combustible carriers (such as fiberglass, aluminum foil, or specially treated polymers) and self-extinguishing adhesive systems. These products are critical for applications where fire safety and regulatory compliance are mandatory, particularly in construction, HVAC, and transportation. The tapes function by either acting as a thermal barrier to protect underlying materials or by suppressing fire through self-extinguishing properties.
Key performance metrics include Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI), flammability ratings (such as UL 94, FAR 25.853), and the adhesive's thermal stability. Fiberglass and aluminum foil carriers are commonly used to provide high continuous service temperatures and create a protective non-flammable barrier. The adhesive must be halogen-free and formulated not to contribute to flame spread or produce excessive smoke.
Why Choose Us
Differentiating Attributes
- Compliance with Safety Regulations: Tapes are manufactured and tested to meet specific international and regional flammability standards, simplifying regulatory approval for end products (e.g., building codes, appliance certifications).
- Inherent Self-Extinguishing Capability: The adhesive system is formulated to cease burning quickly once the ignition source is removed, preventing the material from acting as a conduit for fire spread.
- Effective Thermal Barrier: Aluminum and fiberglass carriers provide superior protection against heat transfer and radiant energy, shielding adjacent components from fire damage.
- Low Smoke and Toxicity Output: Engineered to minimize smoke generation and toxic combustion byproducts, crucial for passenger safety in confined spaces like aircraft or mass transit vehicles.
- Durability at High Temperatures: Maintains physical integrity, adhesion, and sealing properties when subjected to sustained elevated temperatures, preventing tape failure during a thermal event.
- Halogen-Free Formulations: Avoiding halogens (Chlorine, Bromine) minimizes the production of corrosive and toxic gases during combustion.
Core Features
Applications
- HVAC Duct Systems: Sealing joints and seams on air ducts where non-flammable materials are required by building codes (e.g., FSK Reinforced Aluminum Foil Tapes).
- Electrical Cable Bundling: Wrapping wire harnesses in areas where fire propagation must be limited (e.g., specialized fiberglass cloth tapes).
- Thermal Shielding: Protecting heat-sensitive components from radiant heat sources in appliances and engine compartments.
- Building and Construction: Sealing insulation facings and vapor barriers to maintain the fire-rated integrity of the overall system.
- Mass Transit and Aerospace: Applications requiring adherence to specialized flammability and smoke density standards (e.g., FAR 25.853 for aircraft interiors).
Technical Specifications
Introduction
These tapes provide an essential layer of fire safety and thermal protection, specifically engineered to restrict the spread of flame and endure elevated temperatures without failure, ensuring compliance with strict safety standards in multiple industries.
Company Profile
Jiangsu Shixin Adhesive Tape Product Co., Ltd. specializes in high-specification adhesive solutions, including critical fire-safety products like FSK and Fiberglass Aluminum Foil Tapes. Since 2005, we have committed to certified quality (ISO 9001, RoHS) and supporting global clients like TCL and Vestel with reliable, compliant materials.
Our manufacturing integrates rigorous material selection and testing protocols to ensure our flame-retardant tapes meet or exceed required flammability standards for construction and transportation applications.
Usage Guide
| Property | Test Standard | Typical Value Range |
| Carrier Material | Internal Test Method | Fiberglass, Aluminum Foil, FR-Polymer |
| Flammability Rating | UL 94, FAR 25.853 | V-0, 5V, or Specific Pass Criteria |
| Smoke Density Index | ASTM E662 | Specific Index Limits |
| Continuous Service Temp | Internal Thermal Test | Up to 150°C (Adhesive dependent) |
| Adhesion to Steel | ASTM D3330 | 8 N/25mm – 15 N/25mm |
| Halogen Content | EN 14582 | Halogen-Free (Recommended) |
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 Heat & Flame Retardant Tapes Suppliers andChina ODM Heat & Flame Retardant 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 (FAQs)
- Q: What is the difference between "Flame Retardant" and "Non-Combustible"?
- A: Non-combustible (e.g., pure aluminum or fiberglass) materials will not ignite. Flame retardant materials can ignite but are formulated to self-extinguish quickly and not support combustion, preventing fire spread.
- Q: Which flammability test is most relevant for HVAC systems?
- A: Requirements often reference UL 723 or ASTM E84 (Surface Burning Characteristics), focusing on Flame Spread Index and Smoke Developed Index to ensure the sealing material does not accelerate fire in ducts.
- Q: Do flame retardant tapes lose their properties over time?
- A: No, the flame retardancy is typically built into the material chemistry (carrier or adhesive). Unlike a coating, it does not easily degrade unless the tape is exposed to extreme weathering or chemical attack outside its service limits.
- Q: Can these tapes be recycled?
- A: Due to the composite nature (foil/fiberglass + specialized adhesive) and fire-retardant additives, recycling these tapes through conventional methods is generally not feasible.
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