Thread: Air fitting sealant.

Loctite 567 pipe sealant works well.

Hi I generally use loctite hydraulic / pneumatic sealer...but at a pinch I would use the low strength loctite tread sealer ...Gary

Thanks guys, I appreciate the fast response. I will be in town tomorrow and will chase up the pipe sealant if I can. Cheers 130man.

Are the threads taper or parallel? Taper threads seal on the threads and use tape, pipe sealant, hemp, paint, etc. Parallel threads seal at the interface using a gasket, fibre or copper washer, o-ring etc.

Originally Posted by 130man

Hi all, I have discovered a leak in the airline fittings on my Left rear air spring where two metal threaded couplings join. I used the Pink Teflon Tape when I did the install but that has clearly failed. What would people suggest I use to make the threaded joint permanently air tight? All I have available right now is Silastic and some Loctite thread lockers of different strengths . Would these do or do I need something else Thanks, 130man.

Stag jointing paste, regards Frank.

Thanks Brian and Frank, I will check out the threads in the morning. Stag paste rings a bell. Has it been around for quite a while? Cheers,130man.

Stag? It's as old and well trusted as greatgrandpa.
You might also check out "Goldend Paste" or the same name tape, from Chesterton.
Used in the Nuclear Industry, so it seals, "but good".

Thanks Shorty, I will chase up the suggestions later today when I get into town. I have been out fighting a grass fire all evening. Cheers, 130man.