{"title":"Thread Sealants \u0026 Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003eThread sealants keep tapered pipe joints leak-free. Apex Flow Solutions stocks PTFE thread tape and pipe-joint compound, commonly called pipe dope, for sealing NPT connections on water, air, gas, and chemical lines, sold by the single roll or unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTape or pipe dope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePTFE tape lubricates and seals threads and is quick and clean for most water and air joints. Pipe-joint compound fills the thread gaps and holds up better on larger threads, hot lines, and some chemical service. Plenty of pros use both on a demanding joint. Full breakdown in \u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/pages\/teflon-tape-vs-pipe-dope\"\u003eTeflon tape vs. pipe dope\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGet the joint right\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSealant only works on a properly made-up thread. Read \u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/pages\/npt-thread-tightening-turns-past-hand-tight\"\u003eNPT tightening, turns past hand-tight\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/pages\/how-to-measure-pipe-fitting-thread-size\"\u003ehow to measure thread size\u003c\/a\u003e before you wrap. Sealing threaded valves or \u003ca style=\"color:#FE8C03;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/collections\/pipe-fittings\"\u003epipe fittings\u003c\/a\u003e? Match the tape or dope to the media in the line.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/apexflowsolutions.com\/collections\/thread-sealants-tape.oembed","provider":"Apex Flow Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}