Flame-Retardant Adhesive Tapes for the Transportation Industry

Flexcon® L-59FR Series with expanded flammability testing
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Flame-Retardant Adhesive Tapes for the Transportation Industry
The use of flame-retardant components in motor vehicles and airplanes has been common practice for decades

Flame-Retardant Adhesive Tapes for the Transportation Industry

FlexMark® L-59FR coated films and FlexMount® L-59FR transfer tapes

UL-recognized Flexcon® FlexMount® L-59FR and Flexcon® FlexMark® L-59FR portfolios feature self-extinguishing coated tapes and coated films for a variety of mounting & bonding applications.

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L-59FR Benefits

  • Excellent Adhesion — high-performance adhesion to a wide range of surfaces within aircrafts and motor vehicles
  • Non-Halogenated – free from compounds such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine, which may emit toxic fumes when burned
  • Two Adhesive Thicknesses – suitable for smooth or rough textured surfaces
  • Self-Extinguishing – meets UL 94 standards1
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Flammability Performance

UL-recognized

FlexMark® and FlexMount® L-59FR products coated at 2.0 mil to 4.0 mil adhesive thickness are rated UL 94 V-0 when coated on 2.0 mil polyimide and 2.0 mil aluminum foil.*

Meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 

FlexMark® L-59FR products (2.0 mil polyimide & 2.0 mil foil) at a 2.0 mil adhesive thickness meet industry flame retardancy specifications put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (FMVSS 302).

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FlexMark® L-59FR Coated Films

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FlexMount® L-59FR Transfer Tapes

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Quick-Ship Availability

  • FlexMount® L-59FR 068345 (FlexMount® TT 200 V-59FR 84 LA PFT) - 54” master log rolls
  • FlexMount® L-59FR 068231 (FlexMount® TT 200 V-59FR 55 LA K) - 60” master log rolls

Automotive Applications

Meets federal motor vehicle safety standards 

FlexMark® L-59FR products (2.0 mil polyimide & 2.0 mil foil) at a 2.0 mil adhesive thickness meet industry flame retardancy specifications put forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (FMVSS 302).

Products that pass the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) are suitable as component materials in the following automotive applications:

  • Seat cushions 
  • Seat belts 
  • Headlining
  • Convertible tops
  • Armrests
  • Trim panels
  • Compartment shelves 
  • Head restraints
  • Sun visors
  • Shades
  • Wheel housing covers
  • Engine compartment covers
  • Floor coverings

Aerospace Applications

Complies with federal aviation requirements 

FlexMark® L-59FR and FlexMount® L-59FR products at a 2.0 mil adhesive thickness on 2.0 mil polyimide or 2.0 mil aluminum foil pass the following aviation standards: 

  • Vertical 60 sec burn: FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F, Part I, (a), 1, (i)
  • Vertical 12 sec burn: FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F, Part I, (a), 1, (ii)
  • Heat Release: FAR 25.853 (d) Appendix F, Part IV
  • Smoke Density: FAR 25.853 (d) Appendix F, Part V
  • Toxicity Test: BSS 7239

Products that pass the Federal Aviation Requirements (FAR) are suitable as component materials in the following aerospace applications:

  • Floor coverings
  • Textiles (draperies & upholstery)
  • Seat cushions
  • Floor padding
  • Trays
  • Electrical conduits
  • Air ducting
  • Cargo covers
  • Partitions 
  • Structural flooring
  • Interior wall panels
  • Gallery structure
  • Interior ceiling panels
  • Stowage compartments
  • Large cabinet walls

*Disclaimer

Flexcon MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, OR TRADE USAGE. The typical performance data and recommendations for using Flexcon products shall be used only as a guide. All purchasers of Flexcon products shall be responsible for independently determining the suitability of the material for the purpose for its intended use. This product is a component intended solely for further processing, manufacturing, or incorporation into a finished product. Customer is solely responsible for determining whether this product is fit for Customer’s intended use, including, without limitation, incorporation into Customer’s finished component, and for performing any additional testing that may be necessary to support Customer’s intended use. Customer is solely responsible for ensuring that its use of the component product is in compliance with the applicable laws and for obtaining any necessary clearances or approvals for its use of the component product and any finished product that incorporates the component product. Full flame-retardant test results are available upon request.

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