PTFE, often referred to as Plumbers Tape, is actually a Polytetrafluoroethylene film used for sealing threads on pipe fittings, typically within the plumbing trade. By wrapping small amounts around a thread before connecting, the thin film can help stop liquid and gas leaks.
The use of PTFE tape can also lubricate as it is a deformable filler and helps to seat the thread deeper without hardening. This gives prolonged protection over leaks as well as protecting from long term seizing. Providing these numerous benefits with very little work PTFE tape is a must for almost any pipe work. You can read more information about its uses in our PTFE Tapes Guide.
Description:
Introducing the 3M™ 5421, this UHMW (Ultra High
Molecular Weight Polyethylene) translucent film tape is designed to offer excellent abrasion resistance, making it ideal for tough impact wear or sliding applications. An aggressive rubber resin adhesive enables it to adhere ...
Description:
Introducing the 3M™ 69, this is a premium
Glass Cloth tape that offers protection to surfaces and materials electrically insulate and provide mechanical protection at high temperatures. Constructed from a woven fibreglass backing incorporates a silicone adhesive, which is great ...
Description:
Hand-tearable double sided tape consisting of a non-woven
carrier and synthetic rubber adhesive. Double-sided tape with a non-woven backingVery high adhesive coat-weight aids bonding to uneven surfacesVery high tack and initial bond.Good bond to low energy surfaces such as PP ...
Description:
Introducing the 3M 9040 is a general-purpose double-coated
tape with a pressure-sensitive rubber adhesive delivering a high tack and immediate bonding. The 9040 tape has an excellent balance between high tack and initial adhesion, with great room temperature shear resistance. ...
