TAGS: Acrylic Adhesives
tesa launches tesa® flameXtinct, an assortment of flame-retardant adhesive tapes. The new tapes which were already used successfully in the construction industry, are now also employed in the transport industry and in passenger transport.
The special features: In the event of a fire, these new adhesive tapes self-extinguish after a short time, and they are completely halogen-free.
Passive Fire Protection for Transport Sector
The tesa® flameXtinct assortment was developed including targeted fire protection properties. The tapes meet all current requirements according to UL94 & FMVSS 302; they self-extinguish after a short time and are halogen-free.
Therefore, in the event of a fire, less toxic smoke is produced, which is the main source of health hazards in fires. Also, by not using halogenated flame retardants, tesa is fully in line with international guidelines that are increasingly limiting the use of flame retardants containing bromine or chlorine.
tesa® flameXtinct is currently available as fleece and film carrier, PE foam adhesive tape or as an acrylate core adhesive tape in various thicknesses. The assortment is ideal for mounting lightweight elements or permanently bonding components such as mirrors or strips. With its flame-retardant properties, tesa® flameXtinct is a safe solution for a great variety of sectors and industries where fire protection plays an important role.
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Our goal was to bring a strongly adhesive, flame-retardant and halogen-free adhesive tape onto the market that may be used across all industries. During the development process, we soon realized that tesa® flameXtinct is an innovative solution for significantly improving fire protection, especially for applications in aviation, on ships, in commercial and special vehicles or in rail transport. The products were extensively tested by our development team and comply with all important regulations. The feedback from our first customer talks is consistently positive. We are confident that on the market the assortment will catch on," said Andreas Walkembach, Head of Industrial Trade & Converting Europe at tesa.
tesa® flameXtinct in brief:
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Certified according to UL 94 & FMVSS 302
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Halogen-free (REACH and ROHS compliance guaranteed)
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Available as fleece and foil backing, PE foam adhesive tape or as acrylic core adhesive tape
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Excellent adhesion to a variety of surfaces
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Elevated adaptation and damping properties
Source: tesa