Re: Thread Sealant

From: <Christopher>
Date: Tue Jun 28 2005 - 09:54:00 EDT

On Jun 28, 2005, at 5:50 AM, henry castro wrote:

> Fluid working temperature must also be given emphasis in choosing the
> right thread sealant to be used.

Pressures like this with air or nitrogen shouldn't require sealant. Pipe threads under these circumstances are self sealing provided the threads are made properly. If the threads aren't made properly make them so.
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