LOX-8 Full Density Thread Seal Tape is a multi-purpose pipe sealing tape for sealing threads and preventing leaks. It is suitable for sealing threaded connections in multiple environments, is oxygen-approved, and colored green to designate suitability for use on oxygen connections. May be used alone or with Fluoramics’ pipe thread sealants.

Features and Benefits

  • Extreme temperatures: -240°C to +287°C (-400°F to +550°F)
  • Thread lubricant, anti-seize, and prevents galling in stainless steel fittings
  • Compatible with oxygen, water, liquids, gases, aggressive chemicals, acids (see list below)
  • Chemically inert
  • Waterproof premium plumbers tape
  • Oxygen Tested: ASTM G72
  • Approvals: MIL-T-27730A, A-A-58092
  • Full Density
  • Joint sealing tape approved for high pressure applications: pressure rating*: 10,000 psi general use, 5004 psi pure oxygen
  • Silicone-free
  • Available in widths of 6.35 mm (1/4″), 12.7 mm (1/2″), and 19.05 mm (3/4″) in different lengths
  • Made in the USA

*Pressure rating is relative to the torque and quality of the threads and the amount of tape and sealant used. Maximum oxygen pressure limit guide only. Can be used at pressures above this limit with justified Fire Risk Analysis.

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Price range: $4.82 through $24.91

Description

Fluoramics’ LOX-8 Full Density Thread Seal Tape is approved for oxygen service to the following specifications:

  • Steady-state oxygen service temperature limit per ASTM G63 equals 372° C or 701° F.
  • Steady-state oxygen service pressure limit per ISO 21010 equals ≤ 345 bar (≤ 5004 psig).

Other Specification of LOX-8 Full Density Pipe Thread Tape:

  • 1.20 to 1.55 g/cm3
  • MIL-T-27730A
  • A-A-58092
  • Available in 1/4″, 1/2″, and 3/4″ width
  • Compatible with oxygen, liquids, gases, and aggressive chemicals.

Uses

For threads up to 1-1/2″ in diameter, use 1/2″ wide tape.
For larger diameter pipe threads, use 3/4″ wide thread tape.

LOX-8 Full Density Thread Seal Tape is compatible with these and other similar liquids, gases, and aggressive chemicals:

Acetylene
Aluminum Chloride
Ammonia
Ammonium Hydroxide
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Perchlorate
Anhydrous Ammonia
Antimony Trichloride
Argon
Bicarbonate Acid
Boron Trichloride
Boron Trifluoride
Bromine
Bromine Trifluoride (gaseous)
Calcium Hypochlorite
Carbon Dioxide
Chlorine (liquid & gaseous)
Chlorine Trifluoride (gaseous)
Chlorosilanes
Chlorosulfonic Acid
Chromic Acid
Chromyl Nitrate
Diesel Fuel
Ethylene Oxide
Fluorine (gaseous)
Fuming Nitric Oxide
Gasoline
Helium
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrogen
Hydrogen Bromide
Hydrogen Fluoride
Hydrogen Peroxide (all concentrations)
Hydrogen Sulfide
Hydroiodic Acid
Hydrofluorosilicic Acid
Hypochlorite solutions
Iodine
Kerosene
Methane (Biogas)
Muriatic Acid
Natural Gas (liquid & gaseous)
Nitric Acid
Nitrogen
Nitrogen Oxides
Nitrogen Trifluoride
Oleum
Oxygen (liquid & gaseous)
Ozone
Peracetic Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Potassium Perchlorate
Potassium Persulfate
Propane (liquid & gaseous)
Propylene Oxide

Silane
Silicone Tetrachloride
Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium Hypochlorite
Sodium Perchlorate
Sodium Peroxide
Sulfur Dioxide
Sulfur Trioxide
Sulfuric Acid
Thionyl Chloride
Titanium Tetrachloride
Uranium Hexafluoride
Zinc Orthophosphate


LOX-8 Full Density Thread Seal Tape is compatible with the following pipes and threads:

Aluminum
Brass
Bronze
Cured epoxies
Glass – ceramics
Iron
Lead
Stainless steel
Steel
Zinc

Dos and Don’ts of Assembling Threaded Plastic Fittings

How to properly apply LOX-8 Full Density Thread Seal Tape

Industries

  • Aerospace
  • Auto manufacturing
  • Bottled gas industry for tanks, fittings, gauges, and connections
  • Chemical
  • Cryogenics
  • Plumbing
  • Medical industry for oxygen (liquid & gaseous) and medical equipment
  • Natural gas
  • Water and wastewater treatment plants
  • Welding gases

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