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.
Rationale:
This technical report is being stabilized because it covers technology, products, or processes which are mature and not likely to change in the foreseeable future.
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Related Topics:
Assembling
Air brakes
Hoses
Manufacturing systems
Drying
Adhesives and sealants
Fittings
Coatings, colorants, and finishes
Failure analysis
Also known as: SAE J 1615
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