Dealing with valve leakages can be a nightmare in any setup. So, you need a permanent and reliable solution for your equipment if leakages have been a nightmare for you. Your best solution in such a scenario would be valve sealants because they boast many properties, including flexibility, strength, and corrosion resistance.
What are some types of valve sealants?
Valve sealants help to seal gate valves with moderate or severe damage. Note that most gate valves leak when the sealing surfaces get damaged, which can be cutting, galling, or scoring. But with the help of valve sealants, you’ll achieve total resistance to leakages. All you need is to find the best sealant for your gate valve.
Here are the different types of valve sealants.
Winter Grade Sealants
Seal Valve Stem Packing
H2O Resistant Sealants
General Sealants
Winter-grade sealant is commonly helpful in areas with cold weather because of its unmatchable resistance to high metal adhesion and oxidation. Primarily, this sealant can seal valves that transport water, natural gas, and sour crude. The best property of this sealant is that it’s 100% synthetic, hydrocarbon resistant, and low temperature.
Valve stem packing is a string sealant that prevents leakages of liquids in stuffing boxes and valve stems. The strings boast high durability and self-lubrication thanks to the graphite that makes them. Valve stem packing is versatile and works almost on any surface. Besides, it’s cheap, affordable, reliable, and easy to install.
This is the best sealant to protect the high-water areas inside your building from damage. A good water-resistant sealant should contract and expand over time. It should also be flexible and withstand high pressure since it can seal horizontal and vertical joints. You can also paint this sealant, keeping your building looking great for a long time.
These sealants are the options commonly used in construction. Most of them are affordable, durable, consistent, and can withstand exposure to the sun. They are also elastic; you can use them on different sealing surfaces. They are also fit for any valve design.
Below are some examples of general sealants.
They boast excellent elasticity and good adhesion. Silicone sealants are also thermal resistant but collect dirt. However, you can structurally use them for metal-to-metal bonding. Although they are expensive, their quality is worth your money.
Best for exterior applications, and they don’t shrink. Nevertheless, they are challenging to apply and are not elastic.
It has excellent adherence to different surfaces but hardly resists abrasion and can withstand forceful movements in a wide range of gate valves. You should, therefore, not use them in highly demanding building applications.
Shop With Lubchem
Now that you know all the types of valve sealants, you can quickly select what suits your application best. The good news is that you already understand the features of every valve sealant. All you need to do is shop for your valve sealant from a reputable supplier or manufacturer, such as Lubchem. We’ll help you choose the best product for your gate valves.
Contact us today to order high-quality valve sealants for your industrial applications.
On some applications, the valve stem seals are interchangeable between the intake and exhaust valves and will look exactly the same. On applications which use different seals on the intake and exhaust valves, due to needing higher temperature material on the exhaust side or different design, the seals will be bagged and labeled appropriately.
An installation tool is included in Fel-Pro valve stem seal (VS) sets. This tool is a thin plastic sleeve which is placed over the tip of each valve stem during installation. It protects the inner lip of the seal from damage by the lock grooves in the valve stem.
Download Bulletin
Learn more about Fel-Pro quality gaskets that are specifically designed for the repair environment, find your car part, or find where to buy your auto part today.
The content contained in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be used in lieu of seeking professional advice from a certified technician or mechanic. We encourage you to consult with a certified technician or mechanic if you have specific questions or concerns relating to any of the topics covered herein. Under no circumstances will we be liable for any loss or damage caused by your reliance on any content.