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J.C. Whitlam Manufacturing Quality White Medium Density PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Tape

PTFE TAPE is an economical, all purpose, non-seizing, PTFE thread sealing compound in tape form that produces a leakproof seal on all types of metal and plastic threaded connections.

Product Type: Thread Seal Tape

Application Area: Pipes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Metal, Plastics, Polybutylene (PB), Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Features: Cost Effective, Medium Density

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Ready-to-Use Product Features

Applications & Uses

Application Area
Recommended Uses

PTFE TAPE can be used on all types of threaded fittings for passage of water potable and non-potable, most chemicals, oxygen, gas, hydraulic and high pressure lines. It is chemically inert and is suitable for use on systems carrying almost all types of chemicals and gasses.

Can be used on
  • ABS
  • PVC
  • CPVC
  • Delrin
  • Zytel
  • FlowGuard
  • GOLD
  • CPVC
  • Blazemaster
  • CPVC
  • Fiberglass
  • Nylon
  • Polypropylene
  • Polybutylene
  • Polyethylene
  • Celcon
  • Cycolac
  • plastics
  • All types of metal.
Direction for Use
  1. Remove plastic spool
  2. Apply tape clockwise onto male threads
  3. Make up joint in a normal manner

Note: On large diameter pipe 4" (10.2 cm) and up, first wrap the pipe threads with two or more thicknesses of PTFE TAPE, then apply SELECT-UNYTE over the tape.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Temperature Range (Gases)-268 to 260°C-
Temperature Range (Liquids)-268 to 260°C-
Pressure Range (Gases)max. 10,000psi-
Pressure Range (Liquids)max. 3000psi-
Density0.38g/l-
Elongationmin. 50%-
Thickness0.002 - 0.004inches-
Tensile Strengthmax. 3000PSIASTM D882 (mod)
Typical Properties

Corrosiveness: PTFE TAPE is non-corrosive and prevents the corrosion and seizing of threads

Flammability: Non Flammable

Regulatory & Compliance

Approvals

Meets ANSI LC 7-2009 for Pipe Joint Sealing Compounds and Materials.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • USA
Packaging
  • 3 lb. (1.4 kg)
  • 15 lb. (6.8 kg)