HVAC/R systems often incorporate metal-threaded accessories such as gauge ports, service valves, adapters, and instrumentation tees that benefit from a paste-type thread sealant during installation. These components rely on the thread interface rather than a flare or...
Metal-threaded HVAC connections in industrial and mechanical-room environments face a range of challenges that stem from thread wear, contamination, misalignment, and thermal expansion. These conditions can make it difficult to achieve a consistent, leak-tight fit-up,...
