When managing MRO assembly lines, it’s important for manufacturing plants’ pipes to be properly sealed and keep water, air, chemicals and other items properly sealed within them. To do so, many manufacturers have traditionally used plumbers’ tape, also called PTFE tape, deeming it sufficient for their needs and not considering an alternative unless an overt problem arises with it. However, they may not realize that plumbers’ tape inherently causes and even masks problems; they simply may view aspects like clogged filters and spill mats, to name a few, to be standard across all plants. Simply put, they may not realize that these are actually problems to address and that what they view as a go-to pipe solution, plumbers’ tape, is in fact holding their plant back from reaching its true efficiency potential.
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Fortunately, there is a solution that not only properly seals pipes, it improves equipment performance in key manners and increases worker safety. Gain insight into five reasons plumbers’ tape isn’t the ideal solution your plant may think it is and how an alternative can provide long-term solutions to better your plant overall.
What is Pipe Sealing?
Pipe sealing is an anaerobic adhesive product that unitizes pipe thread gaps, creating a true seal. Its capabilities address key limitations with plumbers’ tape, enabling plants to become proactive instead of reactive, increase efficiencies and reduce costs overall. In particular, pipe sealing:
Eliminates clogged filters
By unitizing a seal rather than covering it up, there is no material that shreds during use and gets stuck within filters. Pipe sealing also eliminates potential infiltration from metal-to-metal contact with shreds.
Mitigates pipe leakages
Because pipe sealing provides a 100% seal, the pipes’ contents do not leak out onto the floor, mitigating the need for spill mats and reducing accident likelihood.
Prevents corrosion
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Pipe sealing’s 100% seal and coverage account for thermal expansion and provides protection even in high-moisture environments, unlike plumbers’ tape. As a result, air and moisture are unable to infiltrate in between pipes, which means corrosion does not occur. This extends part longevity and reduces maintenance needs.
Reduces equipment vibration
Pipe sealing creates a flexible bond between two machinery components and accounts for thermal expansion to reduce vibration levels. This also helps reduce mechanical failure and keeps operations moving.
Increases application ease
Additionally, pipe sealing is easy to apply and can fit in toolkits for on-the-spot needs. The application process is quick with no additional equipment needed. Additionally, it does not need to be fixed or reapplied, unlike plumbers’ tape.
Bostik’s Born2Bond, pipe sealing, anaerobic adhesive product offers a long-lasting, efficient bonding option over plumbers’ tape. Single-component, solvent-free and easy to clean, it is suitable for all types of threaded metal pipes and fittings for both new and existing equipment. Additionally, it fills and seals all voids, providing 100% surface-to-surface contact and achieving a cohesive, durable connection that does not fail even when subjected to:
Are you ready to switch to pipe sealing and help your plant reach its potential? Contact a Bostik representative to learn how you can easily make long-lasting changes to your maintenance processes.
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