What is Teflon Thread Seal Tape & Its Uses

What is PTFE (Teflon) thread seal tape?

PTFE is commonly known as Teflon which is a brand name for a synthetic chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) & used in many industries and many applications for preventing leakage. Thread seal tape is a simple and highly adaptable lubricating material used as a sealant in plumbing for pipes and ductwork. The lubricating property of Teflon tapes helps deep and prolonged the setting of the thread and also helps in preventing thread seizures after being unscrewed. It is a professional adhesive tape or plumbing tape, so it comes in specific cuts rolled on the spools. These spools are in a specific width and pre-cut to a specific range. It covers in a plastic case to protect its adhesive material from any damage during storage. And It is a long synthetic polymer that helps to seal the joint without hardening it.

PTFE Thread Seal Tape is a long synthetic polymer that helps to seal the joint without hardening it. Also, this lubrication property makes it easier to tighten and helps both pieces come in contact with each other, and protects them from physical wear and tear.

It is also very helpful to prevent leakage and sealing. This tape is hydrophobic and has extremely low friction. This property makes it an excellent choice for the pipe and sanitary & plumbing industries. Also, its chemical inertness helps in preventing cross-linkages with other polymers. Which makes it the best choice for presenting leakage in water, chemicals, or other solvents applications. 

Teflon Tape Seal Uses

PTFE Thread seal tape is often referred to as a plumber’s tape, Teflon tape, or thread sealant which is generally used to prevent leakage and sealing water, gas, and air through threaded connections, most effective on high-pressure lines. As a sealant and lubricating material, perfect for pipe fittings in the kitchen and bathroom. In fact, it is essential to use for household brass fittings unless a rubber seal or gasket is in place. Also, it is best for outdoor applications from tankless water heaters to irrigation systems and garden taps. In essence, PTFE tape comes in handy whenever you need a sturdy material to help tighten pipes to avoid leakages. It’s not just for plumbers, either – almost all households will need some of this handy tape sooner or later. Here are some common applications where PTFE thread tape seals are used mostly:

Applications where Teflon tape used

  • Water
  • Industrial
  • Air
  • Oil
  • Gas Food Processing

Teflon thread seal tape is used to prevent leakages from Water, Air, Oil, Gas, Industrial, & Food Processing applications. But it is useful when we use the right product for the problem. These PTFE Tapes are made from 100% pure PTFE material which is self-adhesive with excellent creep and chemical resistance properties. It is widely used for sealing purposes in extraction systems, chemical and paint industry, pump fittings, ceramics, ventilation systems, medical industry, pharmaceutical and biomedical industry, fans, turbines, dryers, and food industry.

Types & Specifications of Kesaria’s Teflon Tapes

Generally, Kesaria Rubber Industries manufactures Teflon tape in white color. But the huge demand in the Plumbing & Sanitary industry, we manufacturers in different-different colors as per your requirement. There are six types of PTFE tapes that depend on the color of the tape, function, and density. These characteristics are different for each type of tape and we will discuss them here one by one.

Kesaria’s PTFE Tapes Specifications:

Width: 12mm, 19mm, 25mm

Thickness: 0.10mm

Length: 5mtr, 8mtr, 10mtr, 12mtr, 15mtr

Composition: 99.9% Virgin PTFE

Temperature Range: -190° C to 280° C

Tensile Strength: Min 8N/mm²

Elongation: Min 50%

Pressure Resistance: Upto 30 Bar (2.0mpa)

Chemical Resistance: PH 0-14

Currently Available Sizes

12mm x 0.1mm x 10mtr (Teflon Thread Seal Tape)

12mm x 0.1mm x 12mtr (Teflon Thread Seal Tape)

19mm x 0.1mm x 10 mtr (Teflon Thread Seal Tape)