Fric-Lo Friction Reduction Tape
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UKAS
Certificate type
Highly abrasion-resistant with pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive for applications that require an extensive reduction of friction. Available in tapes or peelable die-cut pads and gaskets.
Application
- Critical construction applications, highly efficient application method saving time and/ or additional components.
- Applications that require an extensive reduction of friction.
- Can be applied to the inner studs or header track systems to reduce the friction between potentially moving components.
- Facilitate movement in building systems.
- Best practice guide product British Gypsum System.
Description
2020 5M Fric-Lo® is a highly engineered pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, specifically manufactured for critical applications that require an extensive reduction of friction. Once in situ, 2020 5M Fric-Lo® provides an instant abrasion-resistant, anti-stick, anti-friction surface with operating temperatures up to 107°C (225°F).
Fric Lo products are used widely in SFS infill applications. A strip or pad is applied to the header track adjacent to the stud to facilitate movement under deflection. The pad or strip reduces possible friction between the stud and track, providing a smooth glide between components.
2020 5M Fric-Lo® is supplied with a blue film inter liner which protects the adhesive during production and storage. The filmic liner is removed and can be cut using standard scissors for quick and easy application.
2020 5M Fric-Lo® is available in finished rolls and bespoke die-cut gaskets.
General information
Color | Clear |
Finish | Film |
Material | Polyolefin |
Shape | Other |
Length | 33000 mm |
Width | 48 mm 68 mm |
Height | 0.16 mm |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | K10/30 Metal stud K10/125 Metal stud partition system K10/115 Metal stud partition system |
Specification data - Polymer-based adhesive fixing tapes
Material | Polyolefin. |
Bond | One-sided acrylic adhesive. |
Size | |
Width | 48 mm.68 mm. |
Length | 33 m. |
Colour | Clear.Guidance for specification option: Supplied with a blue filmic inter liner which protects the adhesive during production and storage. |
Adhesion | 4.9 N/cm. Guidance for specification option: 40 oz/inch. Manufacturer guidanceAdhesion to steel. |
TensileStrength | 70 N/cm. Guidance for specification option: 40 lb/inch. |
Total thickness | 0.165 mm. Guidance for specification option: Backing thickness: 0.127 mm. Adhesive thickness: 0.038 mm. |
Elongation | 350% at break. |
Operating temperature | -40 to +107°C. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | United States |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom |
Material | Polyolefin |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 0 % |
Third party certifications
UKAS
BS EN ISO 9001:2015
Literature
Fric-Lo Friction Reduction Tape - Best Practice Guideline for Safe & Efficient Installation
Fric-Lo Friction Reduction Tape Technical Data Sheet 2023