Matters Needing Attention of ANSI Pump

It's miles very critical that all pipe threads be sealed nicely.ptfe tape gives a totally reliable seal over a huge range of fluids, however it has a extreme shortcoming if no longer used properly. if,for the duration of application to the threads, the tape is wrapped over the give up of the male thread, strings of the tape can be shaped off when threaded into the girl becoming. this string can then tear away and resort in the piping device. if this occurs inside the seal flush machine, small orifices can become blocked effectively shutting off waft. because of this, flowserve does no longer recommend the usage of ptfe tape as a thread sealant.flowserve has investigated and tested change sealants and has diagnosed  that offer an effective seal, have the identical chemical resistance because the tape, and will now not plug flush systems. these are los angeles-co slic-tite and bakerseal. both products contain finely floor ptfe debris in an oil based totally provider. they are furnished in a paste form that is brushed on the male pipe threads. flowserve recommends the use of this type of paste sealants.full thread length engagement is needed for all fasteners.