Binder Fastener Systems has introduced a new fire retardant self-adhesive version of its Duotec® fastener system, which it says is capable of passing the very stringent requirements of mass transport flammability certification.
Following the success that Binder enjoyed with its original Duotec® – a very strong, interlocking mushroom, single component fastener system – it was challenged by companies in the aerospace and transportation sectors to develop a fully fire retardant version. The new self-adhesive Duotec is capable of passing FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F, part 1, (a) (1) (ii) and DIN ISO 6941, as well as the toxicity requirements of ABD 0031.(…)