Thread Sealants

Document Number: J1615
Date Published: August 2001

Issuing Committee:
Air Brake Tubing And Tube Ftg Committee

Scope:
Male pipe threads, including male dryseal pipe threads, when made into assemblies or installed into ports, will generally leak if not covered with a sealant. This SAE Recommended Practice is intended as a guide to assist designers and/or users in the selection and application of various types of thread sealants. The designers and users must make a systematic review of each type and application and then select the sealant to fulfill the requirements of the application. The following are general guidelines and are not necessarily a complete list.

Product Status: In Stock

File Size: 19K

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