Whats the trick to hooking up hydraulics and not having leaks

[kevinjd]

This is what I use, follow the directions and give it time to dry. You won't be having leaks anymore!

Good luck

 

[PHPaul]

I worked in a cannery with hundreds of hydraulic fittings. When we absolutely, positively HAD to seal a connection, we used LocTite 545.

The price will take your breath away, but it works every time under any conditions I've come across.

 

[tcartwri]

I use a loctite type product, I think it's called drip stop.

 

[mrtwister]

I use Loctite 567 which is a hi-pressure thread sealant....not just a lubricant....it needs to cure first however....I had a leak in an NPT hose fitting...this cured it....twister

Loctite thread sealant - Loctite

 

[Ford850]

After reading about it on this site, I've been meaning to pick up some Gasoila. I think TSC carries it. Gasoila(R) Soft-Set Thread Sealant with PTFE - Pipe Thread Sealants - Products

 

[fidowanttobe]

I use Leak Lock. Great stuff, just remember to store the jar upside down.

 

[LarJea]

I worked in a cannery with hundreds of hydraulic fittings. When we absolutely, positively HAD to seal a connection, we used LocTite 545.

The price will take your breath away, but it works every time under any conditions I've come across.

I used something similar, called permatex #54540 pneumatic and hydraulic sealant to seal a ORB straight threaded fitting that was machined improperly, not allowing the gasket to seal. Worked great. I now use it for most all my hydraulic connections. Amazon has it for $26. NAPA charged me $37.

 

[k0ua]

I use great white Teflon paste. Non of mine have ever leaked. They are all NPT threads. The stuff is cheap and available at Lowe's. I am sure it is not as good as some of the higher priced more specific Hydraulic sealers mentioned here, but it has worked for me on my hydraulic projects.

 

[tcartwri]

I use a loctite type product, I think it's called drip stop.

TDS | MSDS | Hernon manufacturing

 

[shogan]

Teflon paste sealant took care of 5 out of 6. The 6th one which was the really bad one worked with 3 wraps of Teflon tape. Careful not to have any past the threads and wrapped clockwise facing the threads.

Thank you!