Nitto P-55 Alternative — BMS 5-133 Carpet Tape In Stock
In-stock flame retardant aircraft carpet tape meeting Boeing BMS 5-133 — a Nitto P-55 (P55, Permacel P-55, P-55B) equivalent with a free Certificate of Conformance on every order
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If your job calls for a Boeing BMS 5-133 flame retardant carpet tape and you can't get the Nitto P-55, the Polyken 108FR meets the same specification. Both are flame retardant double-coated cloth carpet tapes qualified to BMS 5-133 Type II and FAR 25.853(a). The 108FR is in stock at Skytapes and ships with a free lot-specific Certificate of Conformance — the documentation you need to satisfy a BMS 5-133 requirement at receiving inspection.
Matching specifications — Boeing BMS 5-133
| Specification / Property | Polyken 108FR | Nitto P-55 / P-55B |
|---|---|---|
| Specifications you're likely matching | ||
| Boeing BMS 5-133 | ✓Type II, Class 1 & 2 | ✓BMS5-133G (P-55: Cl.1, P-55B: Cl.2) |
| Boeing BAC5034 | ✓BAC5034-4 Sec 5.1.a(1)(b) | ✓BAC 5034 Type IV |
| FAR 25.853 | ✓FAR 25.853(a) | ✓FAR 25.853 |
| Construction | ||
| Type | FR double-coated cloth tape | FR double-coated cloth tape |
| Carrier | Flame retardant cotton cloth | Cotton cloth, FR fungicide treatment |
| Adhesive | Rubber-based (both sides) | Cured rubber/resin (both sides) |
| Liner | Blue LDPE film | Film liner |
| Colors | Natural, Black | White (P-55), Black (P-55B) |
| Total thickness | 15 mil (0.381 mm) | 13 mil no liner / 17 mil w/ liner |
| Other documented properties | ||
| Adhesion to steel | 60 oz/in (6.56 N/cm) | 105 oz/in |
| Tensile strength | 55 lb/in (96.32 N/cm) | Not published on TDS |
| Operating temperature | +40°F to +200°F | Not published on TDS |
| Removability | Clean, repositionable, residue-free | High adhesion; may delaminate some surfaces |
| Shelf life | 24 months from manufacture | 24 months from shipment |
| Documentation & availability | ||
| Certificate of Conformance | ✓Free with every order | Per supplier terms |
| Availability | ✓In stock at Skytapes | Subject to supplier availability |
What to know when you substitute
Why the 108FR works
- Meets the same Boeing BMS 5-133 Type II and FAR 25.853(a) callouts
- Same construction class: flame retardant double-coated cloth carpet tape
- In stock now, free US shipping, typically lower cost
- Free lot-specific Certificate of Conformance documents the spec at receiving
- Clean, repositionable removal on high-value aircraft interiors
Confirm before you order
- Check whether your drawing or engineering order calls out the spec (BMS 5-133) or a specific product by name
- If a specific product is named, substitution needs your engineering / MRO approval against the approved parts list
- Verify the current BMS 5-133 revision in force for your program
- Confirm color and width (Natural or Black; 2-inch is the standard width)
Need BMS 5-133 carpet tape in stock?
Polyken 108FR ships from Skytapes with a free Certificate of Conformance and free US shipping — no minimum order.
View Polyken 108FR →Polyken 108FR specifications from the Vybond (Polyken) product data sheet. Nitto P-55 / P-55B specifications from the Nitto P-55 product data sheet; Nitto's current online aerospace specification list emphasizes Airbus ABS 5648A. "Not published" indicates a value not stated on the manufacturer's product data sheet, not the absence of the property. Both products meeting Boeing BMS 5-133 does not by itself authorize substitution on any specific aircraft; substitution is the operator's or MRO's engineering decision against their approved parts list. Always verify the applicable BMS 5-133 revision and OEM specification in force at time of purchase.
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