TPT September 2019

T E CHNOLOG Y

Paste helps stop leaks in water plants WATER treatment plants face many piping system issues, including leakage and creep. Caustic chemical exposure leaves a facility susceptible to vulnerabilities in each threaded connection. Inadequate sealants can increase maintenance demands, as well as create a potential for contamination, property damage and water shortage. LOX-8 Paste from Fluoramics is used in water treatment plants as a proactive measure to ensure lasting seals in hypochlorite pipes and threaded joints to stop leaks. The PCTFE/PTFE paste is able to withstand hypochlorites, providing better performance as a thread sealant where safety, aggressive chemical resistance and extended service life are required. Already used throughout industries including aerospace, medical, A water pipe leading to a lake

conditions and does not harden, so it will retain its resiliency and eliminate the risk of cold flow. LOX-8 is recommended by Chlorine Institute members (Pamphlet 164). Without risk of leakage, water treatment plants are able to eliminate the need for expensive emergency repairs that coincide with finding and fixing a preventable leak, and they experience extended facility life, lower operational costs and reduced potential for water damage, contamination and waste, all of which contribute to operational efficiency in water treatment plants. Fluoramics Inc manufactures engi- neered PTFE solutions for industrial, commercial and consumer use. The sealants, greases, lubricants and rust inhibitors are marketed under brands such as Tufoil ® , HinderRust ® , LOX-8 ® and Formula 8 ® . Fluoramics, Inc – USA Email: information@fluoramics.com Website: www.fluoramics.com

cryogenic, nuclear and other high-tech fields, LOX-8 has been found to provide water treatment facilities with a reliable, long-lasting seal for each threaded connection. Oxygen-compatible and

impervious to hypochlorite and chlorine used in water treatment, the high- density thread sealant remains in place. It is specifically formulated for wet

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