Lubricates threads, preventing costly thread damage due to galling and seizing during assembly
Allows low breakaway torque for easy-to-break connections, even after fully cured
Is compatible with a wide range of chemicals
Applies quickly and easily
Clings to threads and will not shred or tear on assembly
Technical Information
Composition: Resin (containing methacrylic ester) and PTFE particles
Cure time: At room temperature, allow 24 h minimum before pressurizing➀.
Pressure rating: To pipe or fitting working pressure up to 10 000 psig (689 bar), based on proper thread engagement
Temperature rating: –65 to 350°F (–53 to 176°C)
Viscosity: Greater than 100 000 cP, in accordance with ASTM D1824
Storage temperature: 45 to 85°F (7 to 29°C)
Shelf life: Five years at recommended storage temperature
Some fluids and materials are NOT compatible with SWAK. While not intended to be a complete list, they include the following:
Plastic pipe or valve components other than PTFE
Halogens
Freon
Pure oxygen
Ozone
Hydrazine
Nitrogen dioxide
High concentrations of strong acids or bases
Food, cosmetic, drug, or water systems for human consumption
Vacuum systems where any hydrocarbon outgassing will affect performance
➀Cure time and sealing are dependent on many variables, such as storage conditions, cleanliness of threads, quality of threads, temperature, materials of construction, proper assembly, specific gravity of system media, and system operating pressures.
The complete catalog contents must be reviewed to ensure that the system designer and user make a safe product selection. When selecting products, the total system design must be considered to ensure safe, trouble-free performance.