Pipe threads leak when the sealant takes time to cure, or gets disturbed, and hemp and paste are slow and messy. Loctite 55 is a non-curing, coated multifilament cord that seals the thread as soon as the joint is tightened, giving an immediate full-pressure seal, and it can be adjusted after tightening.
It’s for sealing metal and plastic tapered pipe threads and fittings. Henkel states it’s tested in accordance with EN 751-2 Class ARp, carries DVGW/KTW-BWGL approval for gas and potable water, is certified to NSF/ANSI 61, and is WRAS listed (approval number 1807518) and meets BS 6920 for potable water. It’s also certified to KIWA GASTEC QA AR 214 for hydrogen gas systems (Henkel notes certifications are available in select countries). The service temperature range is -55°C to +130°C.
The 160m dispenser is made with 70% recycled plastic and has an integrated flip cap. Apply the cord as Henkel’s instructions describe, and don’t over-apply it. It’s for tapered threads that seal on the thread, not for joints that seal on a washer, olive or flat seat. Gas work must be carried out by a suitably qualified, registered gas installer in accordance with the relevant standards.
Loctite 55 seals the thread as soon as the joint is tightened, so there’s no cure time to wait for, and it can be adjusted after tightening. One cord carries both gas and potable water approvals, and the 160m dispenser lasts a long time on site.
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| Brand | Loctite |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Thread Sealing Cord (Loctite 55) |
| Length | 160m |
| Type | Non-Curing, Coated Multifilament Cord |
| Suitable Threads | Metal and Plastic Tapered Pipe Threads |
| Gas Standard | Tested in Accordance with EN 751-2 Class ARp; DVGW/KTW-BWGL Approval |
| Hydrogen | KIWA GASTEC QA AR 214 |
| Potable Water | WRAS Listed (1807518), BS 6920, NSF/ANSI 61, KTW-BWGL |
| Temperature Range | -55°C to +130°C |
| Packaging | 160m Dispenser, 70% Recycled Plastic, Flip Cap |
| Suitable Applications | Gas, Potable Water, Heating and Compressed Air Threads |
