Introducing tesa® flameXtinct

Offering flame retardant and halogen-free mounting assortment with proven reliability to ensure safety where it matters most

To ensure health and asset protection, fire safety regulations are of special importance in a variety of industries, such as aviation; trains; marine; building and construction; elevators; automotive; and e-mobility[1].

These regulations define precise standards for manufacturing processes and all integrated materials—self-adhesive tapes used for mounting various components, for example. The use of flame retardants is an essential part of fire standards as it helps to delay or extinguish fire development; provide more time for firefighters to intervene; and save lives and assets.

Flame retardants can help prevent the spread of fire

tesa® flameXtinct assortment complies with flame retardancy standards whereby all tapes are halogen-free, which means less smoke and gas toxicity in the event of a fire. This is in line with international regulations that strive to restrict the use of certain halogenated products in the future since the majority of fire-related fatalities is caused by inhalation of toxic fumes.

The assortment includes:

tesa® flameXtinct 45051 film tape (200 µm)

tesa® flameXtinct 45001 PE foam tape (1000 µm)

tesa® flameXtinct 45063 acrylic core tape (800 µm)

tesa® flameXtinct 45065 acrylic core tape (1200 µm)

 

tesa® flameXtinct assortment

The tesa® flameXtinct family: Choose your perfect fit

tesa® flameXtinct currently consists of four separate products, tailored to individual application needs. For a high-level overview and product selection indication, please refer to the table below.

tesa® flameXtinct assortment table

As each application is unique and comes with special requirements, please contact tesa® to discuss your individual needs for a solution that perfectly fits.

All of these tapes provide highly durable bonds, and—depending on requirements and selected tapes—offer gap filling and sealing properties. In addition to absorbing shock and resisting temperatures, their flame-retardant feature offers extra measure of safety where it is needed most. The tapes also securely bond dissimilar materials for a lifetime with invisible bonds, replacing mechanical fasteners like screws, welding and liquid adhesives. The assortment comes in tailored widths and lengths, thus get in touch with tesa® for individual applications and specific product requirements.

[1] LEADING STANDARDS

Elevators: EN 81-58:2018-05

Building & Construction: EN 13501-1

Appliances: UL94

Aviation: FAR 25.853

Trains: EN 45545

Marine: Marine Equipment Directive (MED)

Automotive: FMVSS 302

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