So, in order, the information is confirmed by the test reports of the leading manufacturers of polystyrene concrete, I wrote a conclusion for myself at the end of the commentary. MOISTURE RESISTANCE and HYGROSCOPICITY This is the most important property of any building material, especially in areas with high humidity. The higher the moisture resistance of the material, the more durable, stable and warmer it is. Polystyrene concrete absorbs no more than 6% of moisture from the atmosphere, it can be in the open air for almost unlimited time. STRENGTH Due to the super-strong cement-polystyrene matrix, polystyrene concrete has unique strength characteristics. This material is so durable that a fall from the height of a five-story building will not cause significant damage to the block. FIRE RESISTANCE Polystyrene concrete does not burn, it is able to withstand the enormous temperatures caused by fire, due to its unique thermal conductivity coefficient, it does not allow heat to penetrate deep into the wall. Flammability class NG. Fire resistance class EI180. DURABILITY The service life of a house made of polystyrene concrete is at least 100 years. Over the years, the strength of polystyrene concrete only increases. FROST RESISTANCE Tests for frost resistance and the amplitude of temperature fluctuations from + 75°С to - 30°С were carried out on 150 freeze-thaw cycles without loss of integrity and heat-insulating ability. THERMAL INSULATION It has long been recognized that polystyrene (styrofoam) is the best heat insulator in the world, it is even warmer than wood! A house made of polystyrene concrete does not require insulation: it is cool in summer and warm in winter. NOISE INSULATION Polystyrene concrete provides the best noise absorption rate, 18-20 cm dampens sound from 70 decibels. Consequently, there is special comfort in the house made of polystyrene concrete: noise from the street and inside from neighboring rooms and bathrooms does not disturb. ECONOMY The cost per square meter of a finished wall is cheaper than other materials. Due to the high level of heat retention, walls made of polystyrene concrete can be built 25% thinner than from alternative materials (aerated concrete and foam concrete) and 4 times thinner than brick. Savings on wall thickness lead to overall savings in the construction of the box (foundation, roof and walls) up to 50%. At the same time, the quality of the house will be even higher, and the house itself will be warmer. SEISMIC RESISTANCE Seismic resistance 9-12 points. Polystyrene concrete has not only compressive strength, but also the highest tensile and bending strength. Therefore, polystyrene concrete is considered the most reliable and earthquake-resistant material. LIGHTNESS A large-sized block 200x300x600 mm does not exceed the weight of 17 kg, which facilitates the work of a bricklayer and reduces the time for laying walls: it replaces 20 bricks in volume, and almost three times lighter in weight. ANTISEPTICITY The additive used in the manufacture of polystyrene concrete does not allow insects, rodents to start up in the walls, prevents the formation of mold and fungus that have a negative impact on health. VAPOR PERMEABILITY Polystyrene concrete walls “breathe” similarly to wood walls, and there is no danger from condensation and waterlogging for them. This provides a comfortable environment in houses made of polystyrene concrete. PLASTICITY Plasticity is the only material made of cellular concrete that makes it possible to produce window and door lintels, its bending strength is 50-60% of the compressive strength, for concrete this parameter is 9-11%. CRACK RESISTANCE Polystyrene concrete, due to its elasticity, is incredibly resistant to cracking. And this guarantees a long period of preservation of interior decoration and durability of the whole house. MANUFACTURING High speed of erection of wall structures due to the lightness and convenient geometry of the blocks. Easily sawn and chiseled, the ability to give the building material any geometric shape. ENVIRONMENTAL The International Building Code (IRC) classifies polystyrene as one of the most energy efficient and environmentally friendly insulation materials. Thus, polystyrene concrete has a lot of undeniable advantages over such materials as expanded clay concrete, autoclaved and non-autoclaved aerated concrete, foam concrete, wood concrete, etc. The disadvantages of polystyrene concrete appear only if its brand is chosen incorrectly and the masonry technology and preparation for interior decoration are violated. It can be said with absolute certainty that there is not a single significant advantage for materials such as aerated concrete and foam concrete over polystyrene concrete. At the same time, polystyrene concrete significantly surpasses them in key characteristics.

In this article, we will describe in detail how to properly pack threaded connections with pipe winding. Thread "Record" is very convenient to work with. It is ideal for urgent repairs or quick installation, because. the connection to be forged does not need any preliminary preparation. Threads can be damp, dirty, rusty, and even partially destroyed. If you know how to properly rewind the thread, then absolute tightness is guaranteed to you.

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How to rewind the thread

The end fits into the thread as close to the edge as possible and is overlapped with the first turn. Next, the thread is wound crosswise, crossing the threaded grooves. It is necessary to ensure that the winding is tight, otherwise, during the process of twisting the connection, the thread may be squeezed out of the thread and not ensure the tightness of the fitting.

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To protect the surface of the thread from corrosion, the winding "Record" is impregnated with a special organosilicon paste.

When wound, you can start assembling the connection, in the process of twisting a small part of the thread can be squeezed out of the thread, there is nothing to worry about, the main thing is that its main part remains in the thread. Excess thread can be cut off with a utility knife.

Another advantage of working with the “Record” winding is the ability to align the assembled connection. That is, the already assembled connection can be adjusted at an angle of up to 180 degrees, unscrew or tighten it without loss of tightness. This is convenient when a system is being installed and during the assembly process the master twisted the ball valve a little. If the thread has swayed with the Record winding, the tap can be turned back to the desired position and not worry that the connection will leak after the system is started.

If you disassemble the connection, you can clearly see how the thread fills the threaded gap.

Winding for pipes "Record" consists of more than 280 microfilaments. Thanks to this structure, the joints sealed with this thread withstand various loads: shock, vibration, expansion / contraction under the influence of temperatures, and maintain absolute tightness under such conditions due to the redistribution of microfilaments in the thread.

Now you know how to properly pack threaded connections with plumbing thread and you will always achieve a professional result.

Today, many experienced locksmiths, when repairing and laying pipes, use Tangit Unilok. This is a completely new material used in sealing pipe joints.

Therefore, even some experts, not to mention amateur masters, do not know what it is and why it is needed. So it would be good to fix this.

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What is Tangit Unilok thread

You should start with the fact that Tangit Unilok thread is the most modern sealant. This is a polyamide thread coated with a special silicone paste. Why do thousands of professionals use this thread for plumbing? First of all, because it has a number of unique properties.

Advantages

The most important advantages of this material include:

• resistance to high pressure;
• operating temperature range from -20 to +130 degrees Celsius;
• significant reliability and durability;
• ease of use;
• low cost;
• the ability to regulate pipe connections within 3 days without loss of tightness.

As you can see, the benefits of this material are numerous enough that every DIYer should have this thread on hand for sealing threaded joints.

Application area

The main purpose of the thread is to ensure the tightness of threaded connections. Moreover, it can be used when working with both metal pipes and plastic ones. Threaded connections require special attention, especially when working with hot water and gas. The slightest leak can cause injury. Therefore, ensuring high tightness is the primary task of professionals. So the Tangit Unilok plumbing thread has become a real salvation for many craftsmen.

The service life is quite large - in the region of 8-12 years. Moreover, all this time it can be subjected to pressure drops and high temperatures - up to +120 degrees Celsius. This does not reduce the reliability of the connections.

Attention! The silicone paste coated on the polyamide thread dries faster in the open air. Therefore, it is not advisable to open the package before starting work.

True, when working with it, you need to know exactly how to wind the Tangit Unilok thread correctly - the simplest mistakes can lead to a significant decrease in the durability of the material. In addition, experts do not recommend using it when working with pipes through which drinking water flows. If silicone paste gets into the water, it may affect its taste. Also, the material is not suitable for systems that are regularly subjected to strong vibration.

Instructions for use

As mentioned above, when working with this plumbing thread, it is very important to know how to wind it around the connections. The process itself is quite simple.

More trouble can be delivered by the preparation process. All work takes place in several stages:

1. Prepare the thread - clean it with a stiff metal brush or file it with a file.
2. Take the plumber (or Tangit) and the connection you are working with. With one finger, press the end of the thread to the product (for example, a clutch) and wind the thread with careful turns. You need to start at the end of the pipe, moving in the opposite direction. Make sure that the largest accumulation is closer to the end - when tightening the connection, the thread will partially move from the edge, providing a reliable seal.
3. Using the pointed edge on the container, cut the piping string. Wrap the end over the threads and gently but firmly tighten the connection.

That's all. Now you know how to wind Tangit correctly, and you can easily cope with its use.

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Thread Tangit Unilok

Which is better for thread sealing

Experts know that a variety of materials are used as windings for pipes. What advantages do they have? Let's talk about them in more detail.

Important! Thread Tangit Unilok can be used when working with fairly thick pipes - up to 6 inches (more than 15 centimeters!) Including.

Three options are most common (except for the Tangit thread): sanitary flax, Fum tape and Moment Germent thread.

This is the oldest and time-tested material. GOST, which specifies the characteristics of sanitary flax, was developed more than thirty years ago.

This sealant is the cheapest of the materials on the list. In addition, when used correctly, it allows for high durability - up to twenty years.

Its high environmental friendliness makes it the best choice for sealing threaded connections on potable water pipes.

The disadvantage is the low ability to withstand pressure. Under significant loads, the fibers do not withstand. In addition, the plumbing sealant impregnated with flax not only reduces environmental safety, but also negatively affects the state of the thread - the corrosion rate increases, which can lead to rupture.

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sanitary flax

Fum Tape

This material boasts high chemical resistance. Thanks to the impregnation of fluoroplastic, it perfectly resists aggressive environments, including pure chilled oxygen - few analogues can boast of such qualities.

The disadvantage is the comparative complexity of use - applying too much or too little sealant cannot ensure the safety of the connection. Also this tape is not suitable for heating or hot water applications. Fluoroplastic loses strength at elevated temperatures, spreading and significantly reducing tightness.

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Fum Tape

Thread Moment Germent

Easy to use and convenient sealant. Withstands significant pressure (in the gas pipeline up to 8 bar, in the water supply system up to 16 bar). Provides high reliability of connections, and the latter can be slightly adjusted for several hours after application.

Alas, there are also disadvantages. For example, the fact that it is desirable to work with it in well-ventilated areas. The composition includes harmful substances - with prolonged inhalation of vapors, symptoms of poisoning (nausea, eye irritation) may appear.

Having learned more about the universal sealing thread Tangit Unilok, you can easily cope with any threaded connections.

household name TANGIT UNILOCK (TANGIT UNI LOCK)- differs in smaller packaging.

Recommended amount of thread depending on thread diameter (metal)

*The number of turns may differ for threads not conforming to DIN 2999-1 or ISO 7/1.
Plastic pipe threads require at least twice as much material as recommended for metal threads.

• Before applying the product, degrease, clean and dry the surfaces of the parts - what the product can be used for Loctite 7063 (150 mlor400 ml).
• It is not recommended to use third-party activators and cleaners, because.their chemistry may not be compatible with anaerobic Loctite products

Table of Average Consumption of Loctite Liquid Threadlocker

In practice, when filling threaded gaps of 0.1 mm (in M3-M10 threads) and 0.2 mm (in M20-M30 threads), the product consumption increases by 20% of the above.

The above table contains information on the approximate consumption of Loctite thread sealants for various applications. The practical consumption of Loctite thread sealants will depend on the actual gap in the connection, differences in viscosity due to temperature changes, as well as certain product losses during the technological process. Given the above, in order to normalize the consumption of the product during the production process, it is recommended to carry out preliminary trial assemblies.

Application example of liquid thread sealant

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Characteristics

• Type of material: processed polyamide multifilament yarn.
• Temperature/pressure resistance:
  Gas: from -20 o C to +70 o C, ≤ 5 bar;
  Hot water: up to +130 o C, ≤ 7 bar;
  Drinking water: up to +85 o C, ≤ 16 bar.

  Universal thread for sealing Tangit UNI-LOCK 20 meters

• This product has been tested and complies with EN 751-2 for class ARp connection, which forms the basis for DVGW approval (Certificate No. NV-5142BP5597).
• The product has been approved for use in pipe fittings (for gas, cold and hot water). In addition, it has BS 6920 (1996) drinking water approval.
• Resistant to gases of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd group (3rd group in the vapor phase), hot and cold water, gas condensates, compressed air and industrial oils.

Applications

• Thread Tangit Uni-Lock is a universal material for sealing threaded pipes.

  It allows the sealing of threaded assemblies (ISO 7-1), such as pipe couplings and fittings with both straight and conical threads.

• Range of operation: supply of cold and hot water up to 130 o C and gas.
• Tangit Uni-Lock is particularly useful in applications where threaded connections are required to be ready for use immediately and allow minor adjustments prior to use.
• Not recommended for use in pure oxygen and/or oxygenated systems, chlorine or other strong oxidizers, gasoline, diesel or fuel oil.

Application

• Thread preparation for sealing:
  If necessary, use a brush to clean the metal threads. Before starting the wrapping operation, it is recommended to process the metal thread with a file.
• Application:
  The tape is wound on the thread in the direction of the threads, starting from the end of the pipe. The grooves of the threads should be processed with a file, and then wrapped around the threads, not necessarily getting into the grooves. The tape can be cut using the cutting edge on the container lid. The tape is wound spirally in the container and will unwind effortlessly. Make sure the product is applied with some tension.

Consumption

Package

Distribution container containing 20, 80 or 160 meters of thread. The container is equipped with a convenient knife for cutting the thread. Containers should be kept tightly closed until use. For long-term storage, containers should be kept in a cool, dry place.

What can be said about sealing materials for threaded connections? Experts classify them into three groups. The first is materials of plant origin. These include a linen strand in various combinations - with minium lead on drying oil, with paint or sealant. The second is first-generation polymers. This is the well-known FUM tape, non-drying sealants and solvent-based sealants. The third is second-generation polymers. The most modern, reliable and durable materials. This group includes anaerobic sealants and sealing thread. We will talk about it today.

Universal sealing thread-sealant

Synthetic sealing thread for threaded connections consists of 280 polymeric microfilaments and is impregnated with a special sealing compound. All components of the sealing composition of the thread are balanced and provide absolute tightness of the connection. Special attention deserves silicone, which is part of the impregnation of the sealing thread - it protects the thread from corrosion.

The universal thread for sealing threaded joints is simple and easy to use. It is completely ready for operation; to work with the sealing thread, you do not need to look for or buy additional third-party materials and tools. The thread is packed in a convenient box, with a knife for cutting.

The sealing thread is applied within a few seconds. The technology is intuitive even for a beginner and does not raise questions - the first turn of the thread is fixed closer to the edge of the thread, and the rest is applied crosswise. Upon completion of the sealing winding, the connection on the thread is twisted.

If you need to adjust the connection, adjustment up to 180° is possible with thread sealing.

This means that the use of the latest generation of sealing materials allows you to adjust the connections, which was not possible with sealing, for example,.

Advantages of sealing thread for sealing threaded connections

Fast and easy twisting

In the shortest possible time you get a high-quality connection. You don't have to wait for the sealant to harden or "seize". The sealing thread seals instantly.

Safety and reliability

Thread - sealing sealant - non-toxic material, which does not require paint, solvents, impregnations. Synthetic sealing thread does not absorb moisture and does not swell, as a synthetic material, it is not subject to decomposition.

Unpretentious in preparation for work

The thread is used on dirty, wet and rough threads. Winding minimizes thread imperfections, which in the best way affects the quality of the connection. The thread is suitable for very fragile and thin-walled threads, used at low ambient temperatures.

Versatility

You can pipe sealing thread for drinking water, natural gas and liquefied gas applications. She has all the necessary permits and certificates for this. The advantage of the sealing thread is that after the end of the twisting and installation of the system, you do not have to wash your hands from the remnants of the material and put the workplace in order.

Stability and aesthetics

Such a joint seal as a thread is resistant to vibrations, mechanical damage, shock and temperature extremes. The connection assembled with the thread looks very neat - there are no smudges or protruding fibers from this material. The connection with the sealing thread withstands several times more pressure than linen winding or FUM tape.

Of the minuses, only one can be noted - sometimes it is more reasonable to prefer an anaerobic sealant to threads. This is relevant when a smooth or canonical thread is selected for sealing. The thread can slip, but the gel sealant hardens and blocks any movement.

Also, the sealing thread has a number of advantages:

• the price of a sealing thread is close to the price of a linen strand and FUM tape (calculated per connection)
• wide operating temperature range - from -60 °C to 150 °C
• guarantee against leakage and rupture of the pipe - 20 years

Where to buy plumbing sealing thread for sealing?

You can buy a professional reel for pipes Record in almost every region of Russia. Just go to the Where to buy section, select your country, region and city, and you will be shown points of sale on the map and in the list below it. You can always place an order on our website as well.

You can buy a sealing thread with impregnation wholesale and retail. For wholesale buyers, we have provided a system for testing our products. We provide winding samples free of charge so that you have the opportunity to check the quality of the product and make sure that it is indispensable. Specialists of "Region Spetstechno" will be happy to consult on the use of sealants and demonstrate the technology in practice.

You can buy sealing materials right now on our website, just add the product to the basket and place an order. After that, our managers will contact you to clarify the details of the order.