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What is Polyken 296FR used for?
Polyken 296FR is a lightweight flame retardant fiberglass cargo pit tape used for cargo pit applications on freight aircraft — seaming and repairing cargo compartment liners, covering pins, rivets, and seams, protecting metal during soldering or welding, and general cargo pit liner reinforcement.
What Boeing specification does Polyken 296FR meet?
Polyken 296FR meets Boeing BMS 5-146 Rev. B (Type 1, Class 1, Grade A), plus FAR 25.853(a) and 25.855(d), Airbus ABD0031, and multiple Boeing service letters. It resists flame penetration and delivers 134 lb/in tensile strength.
Is Polyken 296FR an alternative to Nitto P629 or 3M 398FR?
Yes. Polyken 296FR is a proven alternative to Nitto P629 and 3M 398FR, meeting the same Boeing BMS 5-146 specification for aircraft cargo compartment applications.
What is the difference between Polyken 296FR and 290FR?
296FR is a lightweight fiberglass tape with bromide-free acrylic adhesive that meets Boeing BMS 5-146; 290FR is a PE-coated fiberglass tape with rubber adhesive and higher 150 lb/in tensile that meets FAR 25.853(a)/25.855(d). Choose 296FR for BMS 5-146 callouts, 290FR for maximum tensile strength.