Why You Need Pipe Sealing Tape

Often running underground, between floors, behind walls, pipes are mostly invisible. However, their integrity is essential and not to be trifled with. The consequences of a leak can be devastating, be it flood where a water pipe is concerned, or explosion and potential to cause death with domestic gas and other inflammable gases. Given the high stakes, it is evident that the quality of the pipe sealant tape used for the connections between pipes is of supreme importance. It needs to be durable to keep the joint sealed and secure for years to come, but very often, tape is stretched during manufacturing, which weakens its structure and makes it less reliable, and this is why it is so crucial to only use products with a high density. Those tapes also need to be able to withstand adverse weather conditions, extreme temperature variations and in some cases high pressure, while other tapes are even specifically designed to meet military requirements. Not all sealant tapes are suitable for all types of pipes and it is essential to select the correct one. In addition to being “pipe-specific”, pipe sealing tapes also need to be “product-specific” in some instances, that is to mean that the tape should be suitable for what the pipe carries. PTFE thread sealing tape used for water and gas mustn’t be used for oxygen pipes for example, as it is extruded with petroleum-based solvent which is combustible when brought in contact with oxygen. In such cases, a tape without this solvent will be necessary. Using products from specialist companies such as Cobas UK, who have been supplying all industries with pipe sealing tapes for 4 decades, will ensure that you are using pipe sealing tapes of the highest quality and won’t have to face unpleasant and costly surprises.

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