PTFE Thread Seal Tape is a professional-grade plumber’s tape for sealing threaded joints on pipes and fittings, including systems carrying potable water. The PTFE film acts as a deformable filler and dry lubricant, helping threads seat fully to create reliable, air- and watertight joints. Supplied on a spool with a peel-off start tab for clean, tangle-free application.
Key Features & Benefits
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Reliable Joint Sealing: PTFE film fills thread gaps and eases tightening for leak-resistant connections.
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Potable Water Suitable: WRAS approved for use on drinking-water systems.
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Clean, Simple Application: Non-adhesive PTFE; wind directly onto male threads—no mess.
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Chemically Inert: Resistant to most common plumbing fluids.
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Serviceable Threads: Helps prevent galling and allows easier disassembly.
Product & Technical Details
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Type: PTFE thread sealing tape (plumber’s tape)
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Colour: White
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Size: 12 m length × 12 mm width
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Thickness: 0.075 mm (nominal)
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Approval: WRAS approved
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Pack: 1 roll on spool
Suitable Applications
- Sealing threaded pipe joints and fittings
- Domestic & commercial plumbing, including potable water lines
- Maintenance and repair of valves, taps and service connections
Instructions for Use
- Ensure male threads are clean and dry.
- Hold tape taut and wrap with the thread direction, starting one thread back from the end.
- Apply 3–6 wraps with firm tension (more on coarse threads); press into the root of the threads.
- Assemble the joint and tighten to specification; check for leaks on commissioning.
Limitations & Precautions
- Not a substitute for mechanical integrity—avoid cross-threading or overtightening.
- Confirm compatibility with media, pressure and temperature of the system.
- For gas services, use an appropriately certified gas-grade tape where required by regulation.
PTFE Thread Seal Tape (12 m × 12 mm) delivers clean, dependable sealing performance for everyday plumbing installs and repairs, including potable water systems.