LOCTITE® 55

By comparison with traditional tapes or hemp and paste combinations, Henkel’s LOCTITE® 55, takes half the time to create a secure seal on threaded pipes.  And now, with the introduction of the new 160m dispenser, the method is even more cost effective.  A single reel will seal up to 405 joints with a half-inch thread size.  

Application is quick and easy and the product is suitable for locking and sealing both metal and plastic pipes and fittings.  Simply wind the sealing cord onto the first pitches clockwise and cross over the threads; the pack advises the correct number of turns for the application.  Cut the cord using the dispenser’s cutting device and press the loose end onto the thread.  Finally screw the fittings with a pipe wrench.

LOCTITE® 55 needs no cure time and results in an immediate, full pressure seal.  It also allows reliable re-adjustments and can be backed off by up to 45 degrees...

West Yorkshire-based Mayfly Group Ltd is the latest among a growing number of plumbing specialists to replace PTFE tape with the latest LOCTITE^® products from Henkel. By adopting LOCTITE^® 55 pipe thread sealing cord and LOCTITE^® 577 anaerobic thread sealant, the company has “put PTFE tape to bed” once and for all.

Predominantly serving Leeds and the area to the north of the city, Mayfly Group is fast gaining a reputation as a provider of high-end plumbing solutions. Company Director Grant Gundelfinger and his business partner, Karen Matthews, can provide clients with around 30 years of experience in the plumbing sector. As a point of note, Mr Gundelfinger was named national runner-up at the Heating Installer Awards 2019, highlighting the levels of professional expertise on offer. Today, such has been the success of the business that it has even added a couple of apprentices to its ranks.