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High-Density Thread Sealant Tape
This tape has a higher density than standard tape for a better seal between threads. Made of PTFE, it has a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding to make parts easy to assemble.
Max. Pressure, psi | Each | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wd. | Lg., yd. | Density, g/cm3 | For Fluids | For Gases | Temp. Range, °F | For Max. Thread Dia. | Specifications Met | Color | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
PTFE  | |||||||||||
0.0035" Thick. | |||||||||||
| 1/4" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,000 | 10,800 | -450° to 550° | 6" | MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II | White | 0000000 | 000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,000 | 10,800 | -450° to 550° | 6" | MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,000 | 10,800 | -450° to 550° | 6" | MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,000 | 10,800 | -450° to 550° | 6" | MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,000 | 10,800 | -450° to 550° | 6" | MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,000 | 10,800 | -450° to 550° | 6" | MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,000 | 10,800 | -450° to 550° | 6" | MIL-T-27730 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed MIL-A-A-58092 Type II | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
Max. Pressure, psi | Each | ||||||||||
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| Wd. | Lg., yd. | Density, g/cm3 | For Fluids | For Gases | Temp. Range, °F | For Max. Thread Dia. | Specifications Met | Color | 1-11 | 12-Up | |
PTFE with Nickel Filler | |||||||||||
0.004" Thick. | |||||||||||
| 1/4" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,500 | 11,500 | -450° to 550° | 6" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed | White | 0000000 | 000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,500 | 11,500 | -450° to 550° | 6" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,500 | 11,500 | -450° to 550° | 6" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,500 | 11,500 | -450° to 550° | 6" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,500 | 11,500 | -450° to 550° | 6" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 14 | 1.9 | 10,500 | 11,500 | -450° to 550° | 6" | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600 UL Listed | White | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 |
UV-Resistant Glass Sealants
These sealants don't degrade in sunlight. Also known as glazing compounds, use these sealants to install glass in framing. They’re non-sagging, so they won't drip from vertical and overhead surfaces. Made from silicone, these sealants are RTV (room-temperature vulcanizing).
Elongation and joint compression/expansion tolerance indicate flexibility. For joints between dissimilar materials and in environments with wide temperature fluctuation, choose a sealant with a higher elongation or joint compression/expansion tolerance.
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| Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Elongation | Joint Compression/ Expansion Tolerance | Hardness | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | For Joining | Choose a Color | Each | |
Silicone | ||||||||||||
| 10.1 | Cartridge | 30 min. | 24 hrs. | 475% | -25% to 25% | Soft (Durometer 20A) | -75° to 400° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2600, Fed. Spec. TT-S-001543A Class A, Fed. Spec. TT-S-00230C Type II Class A, NSF/ANSI 51 | Metal Metal to Glass Plastic Plastic to Glass Rubber Rubber to Glass Composites Composites to Glass Glass Wood Wood to Glass | 0000000 | 00000 | |
Slow-Set Epoxy Structural Adhesives
To allow time to adjust and position parts, these epoxies remain workable for at least 90 minutes. The strongest and most weather- and chemical-resistant structural adhesives, epoxies work especially well on metals.
The size listed is the combined total of the two parts.
FDA compliant epoxy can be used in food-processing and food-packaging equipment. Use weight instead of volume when measuring the ratio for FDA complaint epoxy.
Container | Strength | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Shear, lbs./sq. in. | Peel, lbs./in. wd. | Mix Ratio | Consistency (Viscosity) | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | For Joining | Each | |
| 16 | Can | 2 hrs. | 18 hrs. | Not Rated | Not Rated | 2:1 | Thick Liquid (5,000 cP) | -90° to 290° | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.300 | Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Composites, Glass | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Glue-on-a-Roll
Apply this glue-like tape for a no-mess alternative to liquid adhesives, hot melts, and staples. Also known as adhesive transfer tape, these rolls have a thin film of pressure-sensitive glue on a peel-away liner. They are thinner and more conformable than tape with adhesive on both sides.
FDA-compliant rolls are safe for indirect contact with food.
| Wd. | Lg., yd. | Thick. | Temp. Range, °F | Color | Specifications Met | For Joining | Each | |
Glue | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2" | 60 | 0.002" | 0° to 180° | Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Plastic, Rubber | 00000000 | 000000 |
| 3/4" | 60 | 0.002" | 0° to 180° | Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Plastic, Rubber | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 60 | 0.002" | 0° to 180° | Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Plastic, Rubber | 00000000 | 00000 |
Waterproof Wood Glue
In addition to being waterproof, this glue is made of FDA listed materials. It bonds soft and hard woods, and can be sanded and painted after reaching full strength.
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| Size | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Consistency | Max. Temp., °F | Color | Specifications Met | Each | |
| 4 fl. oz. | Bottle | 10 min. | 25 min. | Thick Liquid | 120° | Beige | ANSI/HPVA HP-1 Type 1, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 8 fl. oz. | Bottle | 10 min. | 25 min. | Thick Liquid | 120° | Beige | ANSI/HPVA HP-1 Type 1, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 16 fl. oz. | Bottle | 10 min. | 25 min. | Thick Liquid | 120° | Beige | ANSI/HPVA HP-1 Type 1, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 32 fl. oz. | Jug | 10 min. | 25 min. | Thick Liquid | 120° | Beige | ANSI/HPVA HP-1 Type 1, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 1 gal. | Jug | 10 min. | 25 min. | Thick Liquid | 120° | Beige | ANSI/HPVA HP-1 Type 1, FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hot-Melt Glue Sticks
When heated, these glue sticks melt and quickly begin to harden. Use them to seal packaging and form other low- to medium-strength bonds. 3M glue sticks work only with 3M glue guns
Adhesives that take longer to harden are suited for applications that require some repositioning, because the longer open times allow for more adjustment. For high-volume applications, adhesives with a lower viscosity flow faster than other hot-melt adhesives.
3750LM is FDA compliant 21 CFR 175.105 for use in food packaging.
3750LM, 3762LM, and 3792LM are low-temperature formulations, which work well on delicate or heat-sensitive materials.
| Dia. | Lg. | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Application Temp. Range, °F | Consistency | Viscosity, cP | Color | For Joining | Approx. No. of Sticks per lb. | 1 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 25 lbs. | |
Glue | |||||||||||||
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| 1/4" | 4" | 60 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 4,400 | Clear | Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 110 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | 4" | 30 sec. | 24 hrs. | Not Rated to 380° | Thick Liquid | 3,125 | Clear | Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber | 45 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | 4" | 60 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 4,400 | Clear | Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 45 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | 10" | 25 sec. | 24 hrs. | 325° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 3,475 | Amber | Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber | 18 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | 15" | 30 sec. | 24 hrs. | Not Rated to 380° | Thick Liquid | 3,125 | Clear | Ceramic, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Rubber | 12 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | 15" | 60 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 4,400 | Clear | Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 12 | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8" | 10" | 60 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 4,400 | Clear | Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 10 | 0000000 | |||
Flexible Hot-Melt Glue Sticks
Remaining flexible after curing, these glue sticks accommodate joint movement. All are FDA compliant 21 CFR 175.105 and suitable for food packaging.
| Dia. | Lg. | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Application Temp. Range, °F | Consistency | Viscosity, cP | Elongation | Color | Specifications Met | For Joining | Approx. No. of Sticks per lb. | 1 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 25 lbs. | |
| 7/16" | 10" | 60 sec. | 24 hrs. | 350° to 390° | Thick Liquid | 5,375 | 1,300% | Clear | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Ceramic, Fabric, Glass, Masonry, Metal, Plastic, Rubber, Wood | 18 | 0000000 |
Fast-Hardening Hot-Melt Glue Sticks
Glue hardens in 15 seconds or less to bond quickly. Made of FDA listed materials, it is suitable for food packaging.
| Dia. | Lg. | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | Application Temp. Range, °F | Consistency | Viscosity, cP | Color | Specifications Met | For Joining | Approx. No. of Sticks per lb. | 1 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 25 lbs. | |
| 7/16" | 4" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 5,000 | Beige | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Cardboard, Fabric | 45 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | 15" | 5 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 300° | Thin Liquid | 1,160 | Beige | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Cardboard, Fabric | 12 | 0000000 | |||
| 7/16" | 15" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 5,000 | Beige | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Cardboard, Fabric | 12 | 0000000 | |||
| 5/8" | 10" | 15 sec. | 24 hrs. | 250° to 380° | Thick Liquid | 5,000 | Beige | FDA Compliant 21 CFR 175.105 | Cardboard, Fabric | 10 | 0000000 |
Metal-Detectable Tape
A layer of foil inside this tape will set off metal detectors if it falls into your food processing line, alerting you to the contamination. Write on the paper surface to label items around your facility—it’s brightly colored to help you identify tools, packaging, or other equipment. Tough enough for repairs, this tape has strong adhesive that will stick to smooth or rough surfaces. It also helps you comply with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs.
This tape has FDA-compliant adhesive, so it is safe for use with food in packaging, transportation, or storage applications.