How to Seal Stainless Steel Pipe Threads

The time of issue:2014-2-8 9:20:04       Author:

It is a significant protection measure for stainless steel pipe threads. And its method is like the ways to seal API steel pipe. Sealing the stainless steel pipe threads is a needed measure to avoid pollution. In addition, after sealing, it is beneficial to attaching to different end connections because of the lube created by the seal. And the best way to seal the stainless steel pipe threads is the uses of all kinds of sealed paints, which are mainly, consist of TFE tape, pipe dope that is antioxidant or aqua seal. And among them the TFE tape is the best and most popular one. TFE tape is convenient to use with simple operation, which is suitable for saving working time. And you could select a TFE tape according to the length and thickness of the stainless steel pipe which is different from the API steel pipe and find out the corresponding suitable TFE tape. It is suggested that a TFE tape with 4-5mm thickness and a consistency of 1g per cubic centimeter is the most suitable one.

Begin with the first thread of the stainless steel pipe. And then wind the TFE tape in the direction of clockwise and towards to the thread bolt. In addition, pat attention not to hang over the first thread, because it is easier to pollute the whole stainless welded steel pipe. Split the male and female pipes. Wrap the TFE tape closely to the surface of the stainless steel pipe threads according to the thread lines. And keep in mind that the tape must cover the threads tightly. And make sure there are no overlapping, no bubbles and no ignored parts. The joint part must be pressed harder with your fingers to make it stay close to the thread. And then link the male and female pipes.

And of course liquid aqua seal is a good method to seal the API steel pipe threads as well. In order to make the aqua seal pays a better function, it is better to place it under the temperature of 350 degree. And you should wipe the thread with cloth to prevent from dirt, oil and other polluted materials, which will better avoid the creation of the bubbles that contain air.

Or you could use pipe dope to seal the API steel pipe threads. Make sure the amount of the needed black steel pipe dope. And this process must be carried out of the whole API steel pipe including some blind angles. Do not waste pipe dope, if you squeeze too much; wipe it out with a dry cloth. The pipe dope that is redundant cannot be left on the pipes.

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