Pipe dope

Pipe dope

Pipe dope is slang for anaerobic chemical sealant that is used to make a pipe thread joint leak proof and pressure tight. Although common pipe threads are tapered and therefore will achieve an interference fit during proper assembly, machining and finishing variances usually result in a fit that does not result in 100 percent contact between the mating components. The application of pipe dope prior to assembly will fill the minute voids between the threads, thus making the joint pressure tight.

Various types of pipe dope formulation exist, the appropriate type being determined by the application, e.g., pneumatic, hydraulic, caustic, etc., as well as the expected pressure. Improper selection of the type of pipe dope may result in leakage despite best assembly practices.

ee also

*Thread seal tape


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