LOCTITE® 55
Features and Benefits
Available sizes:
Thread Sealing Cord - immediate full pressure sealing. Allows reliable re-adjustments.
LOCTITE® 55 is designed for sealing of metal and plastic pipes and fittings. It needs no cure time and results in an immediate, full pressure seal. The ideal choice for a quick, easy and reliable seal. The product has approval for gas and potable water and is certified to NSF/ANSI, Standard 61.
- General purpose, threaded pipe and fitting sealant
- For a quick, easy and reliable seal
- Non-curing, immediate, full-pressure seal
- DVGW/KTW approval for gas and potable water
- WRAS listed – approval number 1807518, meets BS 6920 for potable water: 0808533
- Tested in accordance with EN 751-2 Class ARp and DIN 30660; certified to NSF/ANSI, Standard 61
Documents and Downloads
Safety Data Sheets and RoHs
- 160 m Tub 48.0/case - IDH 2056938
- 24 x 50 m Tub 24.0/case - IDH 483283
LOCTITE® 55, 160 m Tub 2056938 en-NG
IDH:
2056938
EAN:
4002872014006
Size Case: 160 m Tub
Quantity: 48.0/case
LOCTITE® 55, 24 x 50 m Tub 483283 en-NG
IDH:
483283
EAN:
5010266373720
Size Case: 24 x 50 m Tub
Quantity: 24.0/case
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Additional Documents
Technical Information
| Agency approvals / certificates / specifications | DVGW, KTW, NSF |
| Colour | White |
| Operating temperature | -55.0 - 150.0 °C (-65.0 - 300.0 °F ) |
How to
Step by Step Guide
1. Preparation
Ensure metal threads are clean and free from contamination using LOCTITE® SF 7063/7064. Where necessary roughen the surface of smooth threads.
2. Application
Starting from the end of the pipe, wrap the cord around the pipe in a criss-cross pattern following the same direction as the thread. For recommended number of wraps, see label. Cut the cord with the integrated cutting tool at the top of the tube.
3. Assembly
Assemble using accepted trade practices. Adjustment of 45° is possible after tightening.
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LOCTITE® 55
Thread Sealing Cord - immediate full pressure sealing. Allows reliable re-adjustments.