When you need a reliable seal that won’t feed a flame, Capital Tape’s fire resistant tape is your solution. Capital Tape’s line of closed-cell PVC foam tapes includes several products explicitly formulated to resist ignition, self-extinguish, and meet automotive flammability standards — making them ideal for RVs, trailers, buses, automotive interiors, log homes, and other applications where burn resistance matters.
Why these phrases matter (and what they actually mean)
- Fire resistant / flame resistant — means the material resists ignition and won’t readily support combustion.
- Self-extinguishing — the material will stop burning on its own once an external ignition source is removed (it won’t continue to propagate flame).
- Meets FMVSS 302A — FMVSS 302A (the vehicle interior flammability test) is a U.S. regulatory standard that measures burn rate of materials used inside vehicles; Capital Tape explicitly states several foam products meet or exceed FMVSS 302A. If your application is automotive, RV, trailer, or bus interiors, FMVSS 302A compliance is particularly relevant.
Quick summary — which Capital Tape products are fire / flame / burn resistant
Below are Capital Tape products that are flame resistant, self-extinguishing, meets FMVSS 302A, no burn rate, or similar.
- CT1010 (Swirl-Free Medium-Density PVC Foam Tape) — Flame resistant under FMVSS 302A and recommended for RVs, trailers, and other transportation uses.
- CT610 (Low-Density PVC Foam Tape) — Flame resistant under FMVSS 302A and used for trailer/weatherstripping applications.
- V810 (Light-Density PVC Foam Tape) — Self-extinguishing formulation that meets FMVSS 302A.
- V1510 (Medium-Density / Compressible Glazing Tape) — Fire rating meets or exceeds FMVSS 302A and Self-Extinguishing / No Burn Rate.
- CTA710 (Low-Density / Automotive-Grade PVC Foam) — Self-extinguishing and meets FMVSS 302A.
Best uses for Capital Tape’s fire resistant tape
Electronics & enclosures — where sealing against dust/water is needed and flame spread must be minimized (CT1010 recommended for mechanical/electrical assemblies).
Recreational vehicles and trailers — roofline seals, trim, overlap seals, and panel gaskets where FMVSS 302A compliance is required. (Products: CT1010, CT610, V810, CTA710.)
Automotive interiors & buses — foam gasketing and weatherstripping that must meet burn-rate rules. (Products: V1510, V810.)
Log homes & building construction — low-density PVC foam tapes that offer self-extinguishing behavior while sealing logs and joints.
