PTFE tape, also known as water adhesive tape, PTFE tape, scientific name PTFE tape, PTFE is a polymer of PTFE English abbreviation for PTFE, we often see the use of water and electricity in the decoration, the plumber master's blanking list must write a product, the later installation of sanitary ware is often used, and even every family should be necessary. It is often used in the joints of plumbing pipe fittings, and is wound on the thread to play a sealing role. It's easy to use, but if it's not used correctly, it can lead to a poor seal and leaks.

Why is it called PTFE tape?

While other conventional plastic products are made from plastic particles that are melted at high temperatures or through other chemical reactions, PTFE tapes are rolled at low temperatures. PTFE PTFE tape (PTFE PTFE tape) is the residual deformation of the resin under the action of pressure, which is first made into a bar or strip by pushing molding method, and then rolled on a roller press, under the action of roller pressure, it is extended into a thin belt with a certain thickness and width, and finally the PTFE tape is obtained by removing the extrusion aid.

How to wrap the PTFE tape

1. The PTFE tape needs to be wound along the thread direction, which greatly reduces the sealing performance;

2. Do not wrap all threads around the PTFE tape, in addition to avoiding the PTFE tape from entering the pipeline, it will also reduce the sealing performance. It is recommended to start winding from the second thread at the beginning of the thread and leave the first thread out;

3. When winding the PTFE tape, you need to use a little force to ensure that the PTFE tape is not wound when it is not broken, and the PTFE tape wrapped in this way is tight and firm enough to ensure the sealing;

4. As for how many times the PTFE tape is wound, I believe that the master must have his own experience, but here is a reminder to remind everyone that the thickness of the second half of the winding PTFE tape is larger, that is, the front is thin and the back is thick, so as to ensure that the thread is tightened and tightened, and the sealing performance is increased;

5. After the PTFE tape is wound, do not withdraw the threaded pipe once it is tightened, otherwise it needs to be rewound and tightened;

What is a liquid PTFE tape

Liquid PTFE tape, also known as oxygen-free glue, anaerobic glue, thread glue anaerobic glue, mechanical glue. It does not solidify when in contact with oxygen or air, and once isolated from air, it quickly polymerizes into a cross-linked solid polymer. The so-called "anaerobic" means that this glue does not require oxygen when used.

It can be cured into polymer plastic by hypoxia in the metal thread gap, to achieve the effect of sealing the gap and locking, simple operation, high pass rate and strong aging resistance. Due to the use of anaerobic adhesives, there is a leak-free development.

Why is it called a "liquid PTFE tape"? Because 20 years ago, Loctite company in the market in order to better let pipe installers understand the purpose of this product, so after continuous promotion is now famous all over the world, but it is actually anaerobic glue, a chemical substance.