Specification

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HARVEY’S WHITE
PTFE THREAD SEAL TAPE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Harvey’s White Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Thread Seal Tape is made of virgin white PTFE. Economy
grade, low density tape. Provides a clean, positive seal on threaded connections. PTFE Thread Seal Tape is an all purpose thread
sealing tape and can be used with plastic, brass, copper, aluminum, galvanized steel or black iron piping. Nonflammable.
PRODUCT NUMBER SIZE PACK CARTON WEIGHT
017850 ½” x 260” (blue spool) [add] [add]
017852 ½” x 260” 5-pack (blue spool) [add] [add]
017400-24 1” x 520” (blue spool) 24 2 lbs.
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WILLIAM H. HARVEY COMPANY
4334 South 67
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Street
Omaha, NE 68117
TECHNICAL SUBMITTAL
PH: 1-800-321-9532
FAX: [phone]
COMMON APPLICATIONS
Harvey’s PTFE Thread Seal Tape can be used on plastic,
brass, copper, aluminum, galvanized steel or black iron
piping.
NOT FOR USE WITH LINES CARRYING OXYGEN.
Consult Harvey Technical Department for applications
not specifically referenced above.
INGREDIENT
Virgin PTFE
When used for the intended end use application, this
product is considered an “article” as defined in
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200(c).
APPROVALS AND LISTINGS
Meets Military Specification T-27730A.
PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance White Tape
Density 0.4 ± 0.1 g/cm
3
Temperature Range -400° F to 500° F
Thickness 0.003” to 0.0045”
Elongation 50%
Shelf Life Indefinite
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
For threads up to 1-½” diameter, use ½” width of thread
seal tape. For larger diameter threads, use ¾” width of
thread seal tape. Clean the male and female threads of any
oil or dirt. Apply the thread seal tape a minimum of three
wraps, using care to wrap in the direction of the thread
rotation. Be sure to keep tension on the tape while
wrapping. Do not overlap the tape on the ends of the
fitting.
PRECAUTIONS
Read all cautions and directions carefully before using this
product. Store spool in clean place and keep cover on the
spool when not in use.