3M™ Flame Retardant Glass Cloth Tape 398FRP
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Highlights
- Durable backing provides abrasion and puncture resistance for long-term performance in aerospace applications
- Acrylic adhesive provides excellent long-aging properties ideal for many permanent applications
- Mounted on a printed, skip slit liner for ease of application
- Meets flame retardant specifications of F.A.R. 25.853(a) and F.A.R. 25.855(d) and is EU Compliant
- High conformability to bond over a variety of difficult textures and uneven or curved surfaces
- Formulation does not contain antimony
Designed primarily for sealing aircraft cargo bay panels, 3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 398FRP is an ideal choice for applications requiring high adhesion, an abrasion resistant backing and flame retardant properties. This tape offers a durable abrasion and puncture resistant glass cloth backing that is conformable for ease of installation.
Used in a variety of industries, 3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 398FRP is a strong and durable, glass-cloth backed tape designed to perform at high temperatures. This tape is used in a variety of aerospace, automotive, military, roofing, specialty vehicle, and ship building industries for seaming and sealing panels, high temperature masking, bundling, holding, and harness wrapping. It is able to withstand temperatures ranging from -65°F/-54°C to 450°F/232°C, and intermittent temperatures up to 550°F/288°C or higher, depending on the type and duration of the heat source. This cloth tape provides the friction needed to stay in place long periods of time.
Suggested applications
- Sealing aircraft cargo bay panels
- Conformable to properly splice uneven cargo panels while maintaining high durability to resist wear from heavy bags
- Sealing thermal and acoustic insulation panels where high adhesion and flame retardancy are needed
- Aircraft window sealing, duct sealing and seat repair
Typical Properties
| Adhesive Type | Acrylic |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Imperial) | 2 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Back Side Adhesive Thickness (Metric) | 0.05 mm |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Glass cloth |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 5 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Brands | 3M™ |
| Case Quantity | 12/case, 24/case |
| Core Size (Imperial) | 3 in |
| Core Size (metric) | 7.62 cm |
| Elongation at Break | 7.0 % |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor/Outdoor |
| Industries | Construction, Automotive, General Industrial, Specialty Vehicle, Military and Government, Transportation, Aerospace |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 121 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 250 null |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -29 °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -20 null |
| Product Colour | White |
| Shelf Life | 24 mo |
| Smallest Saleable Unit | Roll |
| Specifications Met | ASTM D3330, D3652, ASTM D3758, F.A.R. 25.853(a) |
| Tensile Strength (Imperial) | 2080.0 oz/in |
| Tensile Strength (metric) | 227.7 N/100mm |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 7 Milli-inch (mil) |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.18 mm |
| Units per Case | 12.0, 24.0 |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 36 yd |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 32.9 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 2 in, 3 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 5.1 cm, 7.6 cm |
Resources
23-936450-e4e-engineered-tapes-reference-guide-pdfa.pdfCatalogs
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| Overall Width (Metric) | 5.1 cm, 7.6 cm | ||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (metric) | 0.18 mm | ||
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 2 in, 3 in | ||
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 7 Milli-inch (mil) | ||
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Glass cloth | ||
| Product Colour | White |
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