A food and beverage manufacturer used thread tape to seal the stainless steel pipe fittings in their plant. During a food regulation inspection, they were fined because thread tape was found hanging from their pipe fittings. See how LOCTITE solved that problem.

LOCTITE products help to combat the above challenges and increase machine reliability.

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You should use Primers 7649 or 7471 with LOCITITE thred sealant in case of inactive thread surfaces like stainless steel, aluminium, plated surfaces etc., to ensure a complete seal. Also, use of Primers is recommended in case you need a faster cure.

Thermal Power Plant Thermal power plant equipment operates in very harsh environments. Proactive maintenance can help maximize production, extend equipment life and prevent unplanned plant downtime.

LOCTITE thread sealants are compatible with a wide range of fluid. Please check the Fluid Compatibility Chart for the concerned fluid.

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LOCTITE Thread Sealants offer an effective and inexpensive method to seal pipe joints and prevent potential leakages. Being a paste, they can be applied easily between the threads of metal pipe joints. Once applied, LOCTITE Thread Sealants harden into a tough thermoset plastic and prevent leakage of gases and liquids by sealing the pipe tightly. After gaining full strength, a pipe thread sealant can withstand a pressure of up to 10,000 psi, which is more than the pressure resistance of most pipe systems.

Thread paste dries up to form a seal between pipe joint threads. However, it shrinks while drying and does not eliminate the gaps which LOCTITE can fill completely.

LOCTITE products help industrial equipment manufacturers in maintaining smooth operations and high productivity of all machines.

LOCTITE 542, with its myriad sealing benefits, proves to be a must have for your maintenance kit.

The harsh environment of the paper and pulp industry leads to a variety of maintenance challenges.

LOCTITE thread sealants fill even the microscopic gaps between joint threads, ensuring complete sealing to prevent leakages.

It is easy to disassemble joints sealed with LOCTITE thread sealants using standard hand tools. In case that is not sufficient, use localized heat upto 250 degrees celsius, and disassemble while hot.

The LOCTITE®X digital manual for creating reliable and effective bonded joints. A must-have resource for professionals in the adhesive industry who want to master their knowledge and unleash their potential.

Auto component manufacturers need to deliver within tight deadlines and comply with strict product and process quality.

Yes. Liquid thread sealant is used for hydraulic and pneumatic systems that normally have filters inside. These liquid sealants contain no fillers or particles so there is no need to be concerned about clogging the filtering system or contaminating system fluids with the filler particles. Hydraulic and pneumatic threads are very fine and have a tight fit. Liquid sealants provide an excellent sealing in this case.

Food and Beverage processing industry needs to comply with stringent regulations. Challenges such as loosening due to vibration, leakages and corrosion, threaten the everyday performance of processing machinery.

LOCTITE products like thread sealants when cured, harden into a thermoset plastic which does not mix with the fluid media which flow through the pipe. Hence there is no contamination. If some materials remain cured, they get dissolved in the fluid media.

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Yes. LOCTITE thread sealants can take pressures upto 689 bars on a conservative basis. But with dimensionally stable threaded assemblies, LOCTITE thread sealants can be used at upto 1000 bar.

In order to keep up with the dynamic industry changes, the process machinery should run without unplanned breakdowns.

The versatile end products manufactured put immense stress on the processing machinery.

Thread tape allows for better fitting of threaded pipe joints. However, it does not eliminate all the gaps which LOCTITE can fill completely.

LOCTITE solutions help in fast repair and proactive maintenance of machines to ensure plant reliability.

Yes. In case you need immediate testing, use LOCTITE 55 thread sealant. Because which once wrapped around the joint, it provides instant sealing.

We do not recommend the use of LOCTITE anaerobic thread sealants for fluid media like oxygen. However, we do have a special variant which is compatible with such media. Please contact us for more details.

Confused about what type of LOCTITE thread sealant you need? To find out a suitable thread sealant, simply answer the questions mentioned below:

LOCTITE 55 Pipe Cord is the best type of thread sealant for plastic joints.

LOCTITE can help in eliminating the challenges and increase the productivity of machines.

LOCTITE products help the machines run smoothly under extreme working conditions, while maintaining high productivity.

LOCTITE threadlockers and thread sealants have each been developed for specific applications and purposes. Threadlockers lock and seal threaded parts to provide higher locking strength, Whereas, thread sealants seal threaded parts so that they can withstand higher fluid pressures.

LOCTITE solutions help in corrective, preventive and proactive maintenance to ensure process reliability and high productivity.

LOCTITE thread sealants are thixotropic they do not flow to other areas. Also, they come with a nozzle for precise application on the joint engagement area. Hence, there is no scope for a mess. In case of any additional amount coming out of the nozzle, you can wipe it off easily because as long as LOCTITE thread sealant is in contact with air, it will remain a liquid and not cure at all.

Equipment reliability and predictability are most important to keep a cement plant running 24X7. Below are some solutions to commonly encountered maintenance challenges across various departments of a Cement plant.

Decanter centrifuges are important equipment in an Oil & Gas plant. The below sections will help service engineers tackle service and repair challenges to keep the downtime short and increase equipment longevity.

Maximizing productivity and preventing unplanned downtime are critical in the Mining industry. Proactive maintenance can help protect mining assets in all phases of operations and reduce common, redundant failures.

LOCTITE offers a wide range of thread sealants suitable for various applications. For best results, it is critical to apply the right thread sealants to increase the reliability of threaded fittings.

From the coke oven plant and sinter plants to the pickling plant and cold rolled finishing line, reliable equipment is a must. Expensive downtime due to un- scheduled maintenance can be avoided throughout the steel making process by utilizing LOCTITE maintenance solutions.

The cure speed of LOCTITE thread sealant depends upon the thread material, thread size and temperature. For fine thread sizes, full cure usually takes 24 hours. if you need a faster cure, use of Primers 7649 or 7471 is recommended. Please refer to the Technical Data Sheet of the chosen product for further details.

Industrial equipment manufacturers design and build machines that make other machines and end products.