{"title":"Pipe Sealants","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePipe Sealant Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipe sealants SEAL THREADED PIPE CONNECTIONS against pressure leaks. Different chemistry suits different applications — ANAEROBIC for permanent industrial vs PTFE TAPE for general + serviceable joints + chemical-resistant for specific media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePipe Sealant Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eService\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE Tape (Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlumbing + pneumatic + water — see \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/thread-sealants\"\u003ethread sealants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo 250°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePTFE Tape (Yellow Gas Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLPG + natural gas — AGA approved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGas service\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoctite 567 Pipe Seal (Gold)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHydraulic + pneumatic + high temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo 200°C \/ 100 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoctite 577 Pipe Seal (Yellow)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral fluid + medium pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo 150°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoctite 5331 (Potable Water)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrinking water — WaterMark approval\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo 150°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnaerobic Pipe Sealant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal-on-metal permanent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRTV Silicone Pipe Sealant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCold-water + low-pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo 200°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePipe Joint Compound (Paste)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional + water + steam\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer spec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e PTFE tape wrap CLOCKWISE (when looking at thread) — counter-clockwise unwraps. NEVER on flared fittings (mechanical seal). Match sealant chemistry to MEDIA (water vs gas vs chemical). Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/loctite\"\u003eLoctite\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/crc\"\u003eCRC\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/thread-sealants\"\u003ethread sealants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/collections\/adhesives-sealants-tapes\"\u003eadhesives + sealants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/blogs\/product-guides\/loctite-577-guide\"\u003eLoctite 577 guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePipe Sealants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePipe sealants seal threaded pipe connections so they don't leak under pressure. Different sealants suit different applications — anaerobic chemistry for permanent industrial joints, PTFE paste for plumbing and gas, thread tape for the everyday plumbing connection. Getting the right sealant for the application is the difference between a leak-free joint and a callback. AIMS Industrial stocks pipe sealants across the chemistry types Australian tradespeople actually use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe sealant types we stock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnaerobic pipe sealants\u003c\/strong\u003e — cure in the absence of air, give a strong leak-tight seal that's serviceable later (Loctite 567, 577, 542, 565)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE paste sealants\u003c\/strong\u003e — non-curing, suit lower-pressure threaded connections including potable water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePTFE thread tape\u003c\/strong\u003e — the everyday plumbing seal — wrap and tighten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePipe joint compounds (paste sealants)\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional pipe dope, suits gas and water service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydraulic-rated thread sealants\u003c\/strong\u003e — for high-pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless and exotic-alloy sealants\u003c\/strong\u003e — for corrosion-resistant applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing the right sealant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pressure industrial\u003c\/strong\u003e (hydraulic, pneumatic, process) — Loctite 567 or 577 anaerobic, rated for the pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlumbing — water, drain, gas (where approved)\u003c\/strong\u003e — PTFE tape or PTFE paste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel pipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — anaerobic sealant with stainless-compatible chemistry, or PTFE tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections that may need adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e — PTFE tape or non-curing paste; not anaerobic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotable water\u003c\/strong\u003e — only use sealants approved for potable water; check the SDS or product spec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrands stocked at AIMS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLoctite is the core anaerobic pipe sealant brand — 567, 577, 542, 565 and similar grades cover the industrial range. Permatex stocks complementary thread sealants and pipe joint compounds. Helmar is the Australian-distributed range for general-purpose pipe sealants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplication — how to actually do it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor PTFE tape: wrap the male thread two to four turns in the direction of tightening (so the tape tightens rather than unwinding as the joint is made up). Don't bunch tape into the bore — it can break off and contaminate the system. For anaerobic sealants: apply to the male thread, leaving the leading two threads bare so the sealant doesn't squeeze into the system. For paste sealants: brush a uniform coating on the male threads and into the female threads if accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to avoid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't combine multiple sealants on the same joint — anaerobic sealants don't cure properly when contaminated with PTFE tape, and the result is a leaky joint that's harder to take apart. Don't use thread sealant on flare or O-ring fittings — those seal on the metal-to-metal flare or the elastomer, not on the threads. The thread is just the clamping mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeed help matching a sealant to a specific service or pressure? \u003ca href=\"\/en-nz\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact our team\u003c\/a\u003e — we'll match the chemistry to the application.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loctite-insulating-sealing-wrap-25mm-x-3m","title":"Loctite Insulating \u0026 Sealing Wrap 25mm x 3m","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e🧪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eDurable Industrial Build\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e⚙\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eInsulating Sealing Wrap\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003e25mm Diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 16px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e🔩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eFor Electrical Insulation \u0026amp; Taping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;\"\u003e🏗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eAssembly \u0026amp; Bonding Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:16px;color:#9e9e9e;\"\u003e☑\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eHenkel Engineered Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loctite","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128569110805,"sku":"A0049912","price":18.52,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/loctite-insulating-sealing-wrap-25mm-x-3m1.jpg?v=1756289039"},{"product_id":"loctite-5331-plastic-pipe-sealant-100ml","title":"Loctite 5331 Plastic Pipe Sealant 100ml","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0;border-bottom:1px solid #e0e0e0;padding-bottom:12px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003e◆\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333\"\u003eBreakaway Torque 1.5 N·m\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003e●\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333\"\u003eRated -55.0 °C - 150.0 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:0 12px\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding:8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700\"\u003e▲\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;color:#333\"\u003eCertified: DVGW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#333;line-height:1.6;margin-top:14px\"\u003e5331 is a low-strength, medium-viscosity adhesive designed for the locking and sealing of plastic and metal fittings carrying hot or cold water, e.g. industrial and agricultural plastic water pipe systems or drainage systems. 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