PTFE Thread Seal Tape is a professional-grade plumber’s tape for sealing threaded joints on pipes and fittings, including systems carrying potable water. The PTFE film acts as a deformable filler and dry lubricant, helping threads seat fully to create reliable, air- and watertight joints. Supplied on a spool with a peel-off start tab for clean, tangle-free application.. Key Features & Benefits. Reliable Joint Sealing: PTFE film fills thread gaps and eases tightening for leak-resistant connections.. Potable Water Suitable: WRAS approved for use on drinking-water systems.. Clean, Simple Application: Non-adhesive PTFE; wind directly onto male threads—no mess.. Chemically Inert: Resistant to most common plumbing fluids.. Serviceable Threads: Helps prevent galling and allows easier disassembly.. Product & Technical Details. Type: PTFE thread sealing tape (plumber’s tape). Colour: White. Size: 12 m length × 12 mm width. Thickness: 0.075 mm (nominal). Approval: WRAS approved. Pack: 1 roll on spool. Suitable Applications. Sealing threaded pipe joints and fittings. Domestic & commercial plumbing, including potable water lines. Maintenance and repair of valves, taps and service connections. Instructions for Use. Ensure male threads are clean and dry.. Hold tape taut and wrap with the thread direction, starting one thread back from the end.. Apply 3–6 wraps with firm tension (more on coarse threads); press into the root of the threads.. Assemble the joint and tighten to specification; check for leaks on commissioning.. Limitations & Precautions. Not a substitute for mechanical integrity—avoid cross-threading or overtightening.. Confirm compatibility with media, pressure and temperature of the system.. For gas services, use an appropriately certified gas-grade tape where required by regulation.. PTFE Thread Seal Tape (12 m × 12 mm) delivers clean, dependable sealing performance for everyday plumbing installs and repairs, including potable water systems.
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