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Always at Work against Leaks.

Invisible to the eye, Loctite® Sealants are always at work to close leak paths on threaded parts, preventing the high cost of leakage.

Loctite® Thread Sealants vs. dope or tape.

Preventing Leaks with Loctite

The Enemy: Leaks. They mean lost gases and fluids, lost energy, lost productivity, lost reputation.

The Problem: Higher warranty costs, clean-up and disposal costs, downtime and repair costs. For example, an audible air leak can cost your company $1,000 a year in lost energy.

Leaks Cost Money
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The Enemy: Traditional sealing methods.
Dopes are solvent-based. They crack and shrink, opening leak paths. Tapes shred, allowing leaks. They are hard to apply consistently, leaving room for error and leaks.

The Problem: Particles of dope and shredded tape can clog sensitive hydraulic and pneumatic systems, causing breakdowns. Neither tape nor dope can prevent corrosion.

Traditional Sealing Method
Loctite Thread Sealant The Solution: Loctite® Thread Sealants. They fill the gaps between the threads 100% and cure to a solid, thermoset plastic seal. They keep moisture out and prevent corrosion and galling. They are not solvent-based and will not break down to cause blockages.

Loctite® Thread Sealants come in a variety of strengths for specific applications.

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