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Polyken 296FR Flame Retardant Cargo Compartment Tape | BMS5-146 Fiberglass Cloth Tape
Polyken 296FR Flame Retardant Cargo Compartment Tape | BMS5-146 Fiberglass Cloth Tape
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Polyken 296FR (BMS5-146) is a flame retardant fiberglass cloth tape engineered for aircraft cargo compartments. The aerospace industry's trusted cargo compartment tape — flame retardant, lightweight, and built for the toughest cargo pit environments — it's approved by Boeing, Airbus, and the FAA for use aboard commercial and freight aircraft worldwide.
Whether you're sealing seams, repairing liners, or covering pins and rivets, Polyken 296FR delivers exceptional adhesion and flame resistance with clean, residue-free removal — critical for MRO operations and routine aircraft maintenance. Its super-high-tensile fiberglass construction resists flame penetration while staying lightweight, and the bromide-free acrylic adhesive removes cleanly from cargo liner surfaces.
Manufacturer's Certificate included FREE of charge.
Key Features
- Flame retardant — Fiberglass cloth carrier with bromide-free FR acrylic adhesive for safer use
- Super-high tensile strength — 134 lb/in, built for demanding cargo pit environments
- Resists flame penetration — Added safety in cargo compartment liner applications
- Repositionable & clean removal — Removes without leaving adhesive residue on cargo liner surfaces
- Fully conformable — Wraps angles, corners, and curves without flagging or lifting
- Lightweight construction — Saves weight without sacrificing performance or flame resistance
- Multi-spec approved — Meets FAA, Boeing, and Airbus standards
Applications
- Cargo pit seam sealing aboard freight and commercial aircraft
- Repair of cargo compartment liners
- Covering pins and rivets in cargo compartments
- Metal surface protection during soldering or welding
- High-adhesion bonding on metal, composite, and acrylic surfaces
- Challenging applications where flame resistance and high adhesion are critical
Specifications
| Backing material | Fiberglass cloth |
| Adhesive | Bromide-free acrylic (single-coated) |
| Liner | LDPE film |
| Total thickness | 7.0 mil (0.178 mm) |
| Tensile strength | 134 lb/in (234.67 N/cm) — ASTM D-1000 |
| Adhesion to steel | 45 oz/in (4.92 N/cm) — PSTC-101 |
| Weight | 6.8 oz/yd² (210 g/m²) — ASTM D-1000 |
| Burn length | 3" — FAR 25.853(a) |
| Exiting time | 0.66 sec — FAR 25.853(a)/25.855(d) |
| Total mass loss | 0.36% — ASTM E595 |
| Collected VCM | 0.01% — ASTM E595 |
| Color | White (printed or unprinted) |
| Standard sizes | 1", 2", 3", 4" × 36 yd |
| Operating temperature | −40°F to +275°F (−40°C to +135°C) |
| Shelf life | 24 months from date of manufacture |
| Recommended storage | 60–80°F at 40–60% RH |
Product Attributes
| Manufacturer | Vybond Specialty Adhesives, LLC (formerly Polyken / Berry) |
| Manufacturer P/N | POLYKEN 296FR |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Color Family | White |
| Pack Quantity | 1 Roll or Case |
| Schedule B Code | 5906.10.0000 |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
Certifications & Approvals
- FAA — FAR 25.853(a) (12-second vertical burn), FAR 25.855(d) (45° burn test), FAR 25.856(a)
- Boeing — BMS 5-146 Rev B, Type I, Class 1, Grade A
- Boeing Service Letters — 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
- Outgassing — Low outgassing per ASTM E595 (0.36% TML, 0.01% CVCM)
