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Thread Sealants with PTFE
PTFE provides a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding. These sealants are anaerobic, so they don’t begin to harden until coated surfaces are threaded together, blocking exposure to air.
Sealants with low locking strength prevent threads from loosening due to vibration and can be adjusted without tools.
Sealants with medium locking strength prevent threads from loosening due to vibration and shock. They require a hand tool to unthread.
Container | Max. Pressure, psi | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mfr. Model No. | Size, fl. oz. | Type | Begins to Harden | Reaches Full Strength | For Fluids | For Gases | Temp. Range, °F | For Max. Thread Dia. | Consistency | Color | Each | |
Low Locking Strength | ||||||||||||
Vibra-Tite Sealants | ||||||||||||
| 420 | 1.7 | Tube | 60 min. | 72 hrs. | 10,000 | 10,000 | -55° to 300° | 6" | Paste | White | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 420 | 8.4 | Tube | 60 min. | 72 hrs. | 10,000 | 10,000 | -55° to 300° | 6" | Paste | White | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 460 | 0.2 | Tube | 60 min. | 24 hrs. | 10,000 | 10,000 | -65° to 400° | 6" | Paste | White | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 460 | 1.7 | Tube | 60 min. | 24 hrs. | 10,000 | 10,000 | -65° to 400° | 6" | Paste | White | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 460 | 8.4 | Tube | 60 min. | 24 hrs. | 10,000 | 10,000 | -65° to 400° | 6" | Paste | White | 000000000 | 00000 |
Medium Locking Strength | ||||||||||||
Vibra-Tite Sealants | ||||||||||||
| 427 | 1.7 | Tube | 90 min. | 24 hrs. | 10,000 | 10,000 | -65° to 300° | 6" | Paste | Yellow | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 427 | 8.4 | Tube | 90 min. | 24 hrs. | 10,000 | 10,000 | -65° to 300° | 6" | Paste | Yellow | 000000000 | 00000 |
Non-Hardening Thread Sealants with PTFE
PTFE provides a slippery surface that keeps threads from binding. These sealants never fully harden, remaining pliable enough to self-heal and stop leaks before they start, so they’re often used in high-vibration applications that could cause standard thread sealants to fail. Since they have low locking strength, these sealants can be adjusted without tools.
Sealants that meet NSF/ANSI 61 adhere to safety standards for drinking water systems.
VOC-free sealants won’t harm the environment and comply with LEED Green Building standards. VOC stands for volatile organic compound.
Container | Max. Pressure, psi | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size, fl. oz. | Type | For Fluids | For Gases | Temp. Range, °F | For Max. Thread Dia. | Consistency | Specifications Met | Color | Features | Each | |
Low Locking Strength | |||||||||||
Slic-Tite Sealants | |||||||||||
| 4 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61, UL Listed | White | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 8 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61, UL Listed | White | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 16 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61, UL Listed | White | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 32 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61, UL Listed | White | __ | 0000000 | 00000 |
Sealants | |||||||||||
| 0.125 | Tube | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified, UL Classified | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 4 | Brush-Top Can | 5,000 | 1,500 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | NSF/ANSI 61 | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 4 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | C-UL Classified, NSF/ANSI 61, UL Classified | Off-White | VOC Free | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 8 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | C-UL Classified, NSF/ANSI 61, UL Classified | Off-White | VOC Free | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified, UL Classified | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 16 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | C-UL Classified, NSF/ANSI 61, UL Classified | Off-White | VOC Free | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 32 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -100° to 600° | 2" | Paste | CSA Certified, CSA-US Certified, UL Classified | Blue | __ | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 32 | Brush-Top Can | 10,000 | 3,000 | -50° to 500° | 2" | Paste | C-UL Classified, NSF/ANSI 61, UL Classified | Off-White | VOC Free | 00000000 | 00000 |