Already broadly used and trusted by skilled installers for pipe sealing, LOCTITE® 55 is now out there in a brand new dispenser.
The brand new pack – made with 70% recycled plastic – options a number of enhancements which the corporate says will make making use of the sealing twine simpler and extra handy for customers. An built-in lid prevents the cap from falling off or changing into misplaced, the sealant twine is distributed with a brand new pre-tension to assist utility and the highest of the dispenser is now clear so customers can see how a lot product is left.
Whereas the packaging has undergone a revamp different dependable options stay, for instance it retains the built-in twine cutter.
Designed to switch PTFE tape, LOCTITE 55 is designed for the sealing of threaded metallic and plastic pipes and fittings. It wants no remedy time or particular coaching and leads to a direct, full stress seal. Merely wind onto the thread, apply with rigidity after which minimize the twine utilizing the built-in cutter.
The corporate says that as LOCTITE 55 doesn’t shred, pipe joints may be readjusted to align pipe work, fittings and gauges, with out concern of leakage, giving installers better flexibility on set up and saves time for cleansing and resealing.
It’s licensed for fuel and potable water purposes. The product’s newest certification is to GASTEC QA Approval Necessities 214, enabling its use with hydrogen fuel utility. This enhances present NSF/ANSI, Commonplace 61, DVGW/KTW and WRAS approvals.
“Clients love LOCTITE 55, however there may be all the time room for enchancment,” stated Celine Blais, Senior Innovation Challenge Supervisor. “Two criticisms have been that the lid was straightforward to lose, and that it was onerous to see how a lot product was left”.
“Whereas re-engineering the pack, we’ve additionally switched the dispenser supplies to incorporate 70% post-consumer recycled plastic, following Henkel sustainability technique in providing merchandise that allow emission discount and circularity.”