RTV Adhesive as a thread sealer Question
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Posted by: gb ®

03/14/2007, 17:09:39

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anyone use silicone as a threadsealer?
I have a application where Alum pipe threads (fine pitch) must pass after temp/cycling & a gross leak water immersion test. Other issue is porosity.
I have tried various loctite products with moderate success.
(just about all there products for Alum needs a activator uggggg, the fumes, & or it is $$$$ for high volume).
someone reccomended a RTV but I have never heard of it used as a thread sealer. It must also survive various enviromental testing as well.
will a RTV something like Dow corning 832 work for me?
appreaciate any replies.
Gb







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Posted by: Marky ®

03/15/2007, 10:01:16

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What about a pipe sealant such as teflon tape etc.
I've only used RTV with teflon tape just as an insurance in problematic leaks.

I wouldn't recommend using it as the main sealant specially going thru temp cycling.








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