Applications - For carpet installation on interior floors and stairs of aircraft. Used with confidence by Boeing, Douglas, Lockheed, major national and international airlines and refurbishers.
Features & Benefits - Flame retardant construction complies with F.A.R. 25.853 (a). Hand tearable for ease of installation. High strength, with quick-stick and high adhesion. . High conformability. Flexibility allows for ease of realignment. Accommodates irregular surfaces. Performs without twisting or curling. Removes easily without leaving residue. Compliance with safety requirements. Immediate carpet bond with retained bond integrity.
Product Construction
Adhesive: Rubber
Backing: Cloth
Special Conditions - Flame Retardant
Certifications - FAA - FAR 25.853 (a)
Embraer - MEP 06-048
Boeing - BAC5034-4 Section 5.1.a(1)(b)
Lockheed - LAC C-24-1257
Fokker - Fk05-121
Fokker - Fk05-197
Boeing - BMS5-133
Airbus - ABD0031, Paragraph 7.4
Bombardier/deHavilland - DSC 91-25-2
Bombardier/deHavilland - DSC 91-8-1
Bombardier/deHavilland - DSC 91-8-2
Manufactured by Berry Plastics, Polyken 108FR Double-Coated Flame Retardant Carpet Tape is a black carpet tape that features cloth reinforcement and an adhesive based on Differential Natural rubber. Polyken 108 tape is suitable for a wide variety of industrial and commercial uses, including machine handling and aerospace applications. For instance, it is an optimal choice for use in installing carpets on floors and stairs inside of aircraft. It is one of the most popular and reliable carpet tapes in the aviation products market, used by major manufacturers such as Airbus, Boeing, Douglas, and Lockheed Martin.
This 48-mm-wide Polyken 108FR carpet tape features four layers: a release liner, adhesive, the fabric carrier, and a second layer of adhesive, with a total thickness of 15 mils. This tape boasts a surprising list of strengths, including its flame-retardant properties, which comply with FAA FAR 25.853(a). Its rubber-based adhesive has the aggressive bonding properties needed to provide a secure hold while also allowing for the tape to be removed cleanly and easily from a majority of surfaces. The adhesive can also be repositioned in order to make installation easier. Its cloth-reinforced design also resists curling and twisting yet is easy to tear for application purposes. This black carpet tape comes in 23-meter rolls, has a tensile strength of 55 pounds per inch according to the ASTM D-1000 test methods, and works optimally in a temperature range of 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.
For best results, Polyken 108 carpet tape should be stored at temperatures ranging from 60 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit and at 40 to 60 percent humidity. In addition, it should be applied no more than 24 months from the date of its manufacture. Industry professionals will find a wide selection of high-quality carpet tapes and other products for sale at Jaco Aerospace. Speak with us by phone or chat with us online to consult our customer service experts for advice about our commercial aerospace and aviation supplies and materials. Once you make your selection, we guarantee the fastest response times to RFQs, and we also offer next-day delivery! Contact us today and buy with confidence.
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