Advantages and Applications of LOCTITE® Thread Sealants

Designed for low and high pressure applications, thread sealants fill the space between threaded parts and provide an instant, low pressure seal. When fully cured, they seal to the burst strength of most pipe systems.

Advantages of LOCTITE® Thread Sealants

●  Single-component – clean and easy to apply

●  Do not creep, shrink or contaminate systems

●  Can be used on any size of pipe fitting

●  Replace all types of tape and hemp/paste sealants

●  The seal resists vibration and shock loads

●  Available with major agency approvals

●  Protect mated threaded areas against corrosion

●  Available with potable water and gas approvals

●  Ensures complete contact between threads, 100% seal

●  Designed for high- and low-pressure applications

●  Has controlled strength for ease of disassembl

Typical Applications

Typical applications for thread sealants include sealing metal tapered pipe threads and fittings in the chemical processing, petroleum refining, pulp/paper, waste treatment, textile, utilities / power generation, marine, automotive, gas compression and distribution industries. Thread sealers are also recommended for industrial plant and fluid power systems.

References: https://www.henkel-adhesives.com/ca/en/products/industrial-sealants/thread-sealants.html