Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant 50ml, Tapered Metal Pipe Fittings, PERM56521
Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant 50ml, Tapered Metal Pipe Fittings, PERM56521
Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant (PERM56521) is a 50ml formula built specifically for tapered metal pipe thread fittings. It cures rapidly, allowing the fitting to be repositioned after application before the seal fully sets, and once cured it withstands pressures up to 10,000 PSI.
This sealant is designed to prevent galling between metal threads while protecting them from rust and corrosion. It creates a durable seal that resists leakage caused by vibration, temperature changes, and extreme pressure, making it suited for fittings that experience repeated thermal cycling or mechanical stress. Because it is formulated for tapered metal pipe threads, it is well suited to plumbing, fuel, hydraulic, and other pressurized pipe-fitting connections where a reliable, long-lasting thread seal is required.
Each tube contains 50ml of sealant, providing enough product for multiple fitting applications. The thread sealant is packaged for immediate use straight from the tube, with no mixing or additional preparation required.
Specifications
- Brand: Permatex
- Manufacturer Part Number: PERM56521
- Product Type: Thread Sealant
- Volume: 50 milliliters
- Maximum Pressure Rating: 10,000 PSI
- Application: Tapered metal pipe thread fittings
- Weight: 0.2 pounds
- Key Properties: Repositionable after application; rust and corrosion resistant; prevents thread galling
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Permatex Thread Sealant PERM56521 used for? PERM56521 is a high performance thread sealant formulated specifically for tapered metal pipe thread fittings, used to create a leak-free seal on pressurized fittings.
How much pressure can this thread sealant withstand? Once cured, Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant withstands pressures up to 10,000 PSI, making it suitable for high-pressure pipe fitting applications.
Can I reposition a fitting after applying the sealant? Yes, PERM56521 allows repositioning of the fitting after application, giving you time to align the connection before the seal fully cures.
How much sealant comes in one tube? Each tube of Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant contains 50ml of product, part number PERM56521.
Does this sealant protect against corrosion? Yes, in addition to sealing threads, PERM56521 protects metal threads from rust and corrosion while preventing galling between fittings.
Is this sealant suitable for fuel or hydraulic fittings? Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant is formulated for tapered metal pipe thread fittings and is designed to resist leakage from vibration, temperature changes, and extreme pressure, making it appropriate for pressurized pipe connections such as fuel and hydraulic fittings.
Will this sealant prevent leaks caused by vibration? Yes, PERM56521 is formulated to prevent leakage from vibration, temperature changes, and extreme pressure once cured on a tapered pipe thread fitting.
What type of fittings does this sealant work on? This sealant is formulated specifically for tapered metal pipe thread fittings, not straight-thread or non-metal fittings.
How is Permatex Thread Sealant PERM56521 applied? The sealant is applied directly to the tapered metal pipe threads from the 50ml tube before assembling the fitting; it cures in place to form the seal.
Does the sealant prevent thread galling? Yes, one of the key benefits of PERM56521 is that it prevents galling between metal threads during fitting assembly.
How much does a tube of this thread sealant weigh? A 50ml tube of Permatex High Performance Thread Sealant, PERM56521, weighs 0.2 pounds.