What is the name, or type of the sealant that comes pre-applied on some air hose fittings? Most of the time the sealant is either a reddish brown or burnt orange color. I have also seen the same color sealant on various automotive threaded parts. It's definitely not a pipe dope because that is a soft set. Would RectorSeal #5 or RectorSeal Tru-Blu be something similar? I have always had good luck with the already applied sealant, so I want to purchase some. Some times pipe thread, or pipe dope don't seal good enough especially on air hose fittings.
Sealant for threaded air hose fittings.
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Whats wrong with a few wraps of teflon tape?
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What is the name, or type of the sealant that comes pre-applied on some air hose fittings?
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What is the name, or type of the sealant that comes pre-applied on some air hose fittings?
Vibra-Tite
Air hose fittings made of brass does not need sealant. A pipe thread is a tapered sharp vee thread. It is intended to be a "dry seal thread".
That is, as it is made up, the taper and the sharp vee thread forms combine to make the threads self-sealing.
Always put a nipple into the un-used female threads in the branch of a tee when making it up. Similarly, put a nipple into the far end of any valves as you make them up. If you don;t and get to tightening, you could deform the tee or valve body.
That is, as it is made up, the taper and the sharp vee thread forms combine to make the threads self-sealing.
Always put a nipple into the un-used female threads in the branch of a tee when making it up. Similarly, put a nipple into the far end of any valves as you make them up. If you don;t and get to tightening, you could deform the tee or valve body.
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