The products perform at the highest requirements while meeting worldwide accreditations and regulations in the fields of gas sealing, potable water and medical devices.
They are manufactured by Italian company Loxeal Engineering Adhesives, leaders in technically advanced adhesives and sealants.
#Teflon tap on hot water hose connector professional
Why Bromic recommends Loxeal Thread Sealantsīromic offers a range of Loxeal liquid thread sealants which are favoured among professional tradespeople. Additionally, if applied incorrectly, sealing tape can bunch up as the fitting is being screwed into place, leading to an ineffective seal. Chemical, temperature, pressure or vibrational incompatibility can be a problem, causing the tape to break down, resulting in failure of the seal or a blockage. When determining whether to use sealing tape, the material of the pipe and fittings as well as the compatibility of what goes through the pipe should be considered. It has adhesive properties so that it will stick to the material it’s being used on meaning it seals effectively. PTFE sealing tape is also referred to as ‘plumber’s tape’ or ‘Teflon tape’ and is typically used for water fittings. Read on to discover the Loxeal products we recommend for a more rapid cure time. With some products, curing can take up to 24 hours so it’s important that the fitting is not used until the seal has been cured properly. They have a higher pressure rating than that of sealing tape and when applied correctly, can create a much longer lasting seal on your fittings. Liquid thread sealants are anaerobic adhesives that can be used in various applications including gas (LPG and Natural Gas), water, oils, hydrocarbons and other chemicals. Liquid thread sealants vs tape sealants – how they compare PTFE is chemically inert it will not dissolve or break down in common organic solvents and it is low friction (slippery) which makes it resistant to sticking. It has a very high melting point of 327☌ so it won’t melt and it is hydrophobic, meaning it won’t dissolve in water. *Polytetrafluoroethylene is a fluoropolymer, i.e. VOC content – For industrial applications, VOC (volatile organic compounds) in the media must be considered in sealants that contain solvents, as VOCs can emit irritants. Longevity – The length of time for which a sealant provides an effective seal will depend on the application, vibration, media, temperature and pressure.Ĭhemical compatibility – In order to ensure appropriate grip and eliminate the possibility of failure, there must be chemical compatibility between the pipe material, the media that flows through it and the sealant used. Thread sealants feature five important properties:Īdhesion – In order to achieve efficient sealing, the sealant must adhere to the material to which it is being applied.Ĭonsistency/viscosity – A sealant must have the right consistency or viscosity for it to correctly level itself on the thread. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each. Either a PTFE (*Polytetrafluoroethylene) liquid thread sealant or a PTFE sealing tape can be used but it depends on the purpose and the kind of seal you’re working on. If it’s not, the result will be leaks and reduced flow.
When you need a seal to be watertight or gastight, it’s critical that the space between the male and female threaded connections is completely filled. But before you choose a product, it’s important to consider a range of factors and today, we’re going to go into what they are and the differences between thread sealant and sealing tape. Manufactured in Italy to global standards, it boasts high performance and minimised cure time.
Bromic recommends Loxeal 58-11 Thread Sealant for multiple applications.
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