Tapered thread pipe and JIC 37° flare fittings are the two most common types of fittings that generally rank poor for reusability Wouldn’t it be nice if leak-free connections could last forever? Nice, ...

Sometimes the simplest steps can trip you up. There’s a right way and a wrong way to wrap pipe sealant tape on pipe threads. The correct way to wrap pipe thread tape is to wrap the tape around the ...

This article was updated May 31, 2023. It was originally published March 23, 2000. Technological advances are pushing the pressure, flow and temperature requirements for fluid and pneumatic pipes and ...