Polyken 290FR PE Coated Fiberglass Cargo Pit Sealing Tape | 13 Mil | FAR 25.853(a) | Boeing & Airbus Approved

The aerospace industry's heavy-duty cargo pit sealing tape — engineered for the most demanding freight aircraft applications where super-high tensile strength, aggressive adhesion, and proven flame resistance are non-negotiable. PE-coated fiberglass cloth protects handlers from direct fiberglass contact while maintaining a seal under heavy loads. Approved by the FAA, Boeing, Airbus, and Bombardier for use aboard commercial and freight aircraft worldwide. Polyken 290FR is a 13 mil PE-coated fiberglass cloth tape with a rubber-based adhesive delivering 150 lb/in tensile strength — among the highest in the cargo pit tape category. Its rubber adhesive bonds aggressively to all surfaces, resists flagging and lifting under heavy loads, and maintains its seal in the moisture-rich cargo compartment environment. The Deca-BDE free formulation meets strict environmental and flame retardance requirements, with zero burn time and no flame penetration confirmed by the included Certificate of Analysis.

Key Features

• PE-coated fiberglass cloth backing — Skin-safe coating protects handlers from direct fiberglass contact; resists flame penetration for added safety
• Super-high tensile strength — 150 lb/in tensile strength, one of the highest in the cargo pit tape category
• Rubber-based adhesive — Aggressive adhesion to all surfaces; maintains seal under heavy loads and resists flagging and lifting
• High moisture resistance — Built for the wet, demanding conditions of aircraft cargo compartments
• Deca-BDE free — Environmentally compliant flame retardant formulation
• Zero burn time verified — Certificate of Analysis confirms 0 sec burn time and no flame penetration per FAR 25.853(a) and FAR 25.855(d)
• 24-month shelf life — Manufactured by Vybond, with CoA available upon request

Applications

• Cargo pit sealing and seaming on freight-carrying aircraft
• Seaming and repairing cargo compartment liners
• Covering pins and rivets in cargo compartments
• Challenging applications where high adhesion and flame resistance are critical
• Media blast protection on aircraft structures

Specifications

• Backing — PE-coated fiberglass cloth
• Adhesive — Rubber (single-coated)
• Liner — None
• Total thickness — 13.0 mil (0.330 mm)
• Tensile strength — 150 lb/in (262.69 N/cm)
• Adhesion to steel — 38 oz/in (4.16 N/cm)
• Operating temperature — 40°F to 200°F (4°C to 93°C)
• Exiting time — 0 sec (FAR 25.853(a)/25.855(d))
• Burn length — 0.25" (FAR 25.853(a))
• Drip exiting — N/A
• Flame penetration — N/A
• After glow — 0 sec (FAR 25.855(d))
• Color — White, printed
• Standard sizes — 2" x 36yd, 72mm x 33M, 4" x 36yd
• Shelf life — 24 months from date of manufacture at 60–80°F, 40–60% RH

Certifications & Approvals

• FAA — FAR 25.853(a) / FAR 25.855(d)
• Boeing — 737-SL-25-115-B / 757-SL-25-085-B / 747-SL-25-195-B / 767-SL-25-112-B / 777-SL-25-037-B
• Airbus — ABD0031, Paragraphs 7.3.2 & 7.4
• Bombardier/de Havilland — DSC 91-81-2 & 91-18-2A
• NSN — 7510-01-559-3419
• Certificate of Analysis (CoA) available upon request

Product Attributes

• Manufacturer P/N — Polyken 290FR
• Color — White
• Country of Origin — United States
• ECCN — EAR99
• Schedule B Code — 8803.30.0010