3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 398FR/FRP
3M™ Glass Cloth Tape 398FR/FRP features an acrylic adhesive for high-adhesion applications, an abrasion-resistant backing, and flame-retardant properties. It's typically used to seal aircraft cargo bay panels, providing a permanent seal. The tape meets the flame-retardancy requirements of FAR 25.853 and FAR 25.855. It also meets the requirements of and can be qualified to Boeing material specification BMS 5-146 Type I, Class I, Grade A. The acrylic adhesive has excellent long-term aging properties, making it ideal for many permanent applications.
Applications include: Sealing thermal and acoustic insulation panels where high adhesion and flame retardancy are required; aircraft window sealing; duct sealing and seat repair; protection of wire harnesses, electrical cables, or hoses from temperature extremes and abrasion; marine applications; and general industrial uses
- Acrylic adhesive
- Abrasion-resistant backing
- Flame retardant
- Excellent long-term aging properties
- Antimony-free formulation
- High conformability
- EU compliant per Directive 2003/11/EC (restriction on penta-BDE and octa-BDE)
| Property | Specification |
| Adhesive Material | Acrylic |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | Glass cloth |
| Total Thickness (Imperial) | 7 mil |
| Total Thickness (Metric) | 0.18 mm |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Imperial) | 5 mil |
| Backing (Carrier) Thickness (Metric) | 0.13 mm |
| Adhesion to Steel (N/cm) | 4.2 |
| Adhesion to Steel (oz/in) | 38.38 |
| Adhesion Test Method | ASTM D3330 |
| Tensile Strength (N/cm) | 227.60 |
| Tensile Strength (lb/in) | 130 |
| Elongation at Break | 7% |
| Product Color | White |
| Certifications | FAR Part 25.853(a), FAR Part 25.855(d) | Boeing BMS 5-146 Type I, Class I, Grade A, EU compliant per Directive 2003/11/EC |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 121 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | 250 °F |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | -29 °C |
| Minimum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit) | -20 °F |
| Adhesive Thickness (mm) | 0.0500 |
| Liner | Blue HD polyethylene film |
