Thred Taper, The World’s Only Automatic PTFE Taping Machine
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Increasing productivity while saving money with the Thred Taper Automatic PTFE Tape Machine. Our measured PTFE tape dispenser automatically applies PTFE tape to most fittings in about 3 seconds, saving you as much as 500% on your PTFE taping costs.
For OEMs, our tape wrapping machine virtually eliminates all product failures due to leaks. The tape wrapping machine also allows suppliers to offer the value-added feature of pre-wrapped fittings with PTFE tape for hassle-free assembly.
Most important, our compact, easy-to-use machine provides quality and consistency unmatched by hand-wrapping.
How Much Can You Save?
Thred Taper Features and Benefits
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Tape Wrapping Machine Advantages
- Machine can apply 1 – 4 wraps using any of our four different widths of PTFE tape
- Machine can wrap American Tapered, British Straight or Metric Threads
Improved Quality
- Virtually eliminates all leaks
- Increases component reliability
- Maintains consistent set back from fitting end to prevent shredding of PTFE tape into critical systems
- Runs PTFE tape deep into thread root to ensure proper sealing of pipes, fittings, valves, and other threaded parts
- Ensures superior bond which will not unwrap during storage or shipping
- Eliminates reverse wrapping, a common cause of leaks with hand-wrapped fittings
Reduced Cost
- Automatic PTFE tape machine increases efficiency and reduces labor costs by wrapping parts in about 3 seconds compared to an approximate 30 seconds per part when hand wrapping
- Measured PTFE tape dispenser reduces tape usage and waste by using the proper amount of PTFE tape and controlling the number of wraps
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