Curtiss-Wright Nuclear is a Preferred Distributor for GRAFOIL® GTS® graphite thread sealant paste. This high-purity paste is a patented solution that combines nuclear grade graphite with a nuclear quality petroleum-based carrier. The thread sealant paste delivers long-life performance - even under severe conditions - making it an ideal replacement for Teflon® thread sealant tape and similar conventional thread sealant materials. The GTS® is designed to seal small diameter, close tolerance threaded pipe joints in critical service applications up to 635°C (1175°F) and 16MPa (2300 psi).
Typical Properties*
| Total Halogen (as Cl) |
<25 ppm |
| Leachable Chloride |
<10 ppm |
| Total Chlorine |
<10 ppm |
| Total Flourine |
<25 ppm |
| Total Nitrite |
<1 ppm |
| Total Nitrate |
<10 ppm |
| Total Sulfur |
<150 ppm |
| Embrittling Metals (No single embrittling metal>200 ppm) |
<250 ppm |
Properties listed are typical and cannot be used as accept/reject specifications.
