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Originally Posted by Tristan Lall
You might find it called "pipe dope" or "pipe thread sealant" or some such thing. Depending on the type of fitting, and on how often it is removed and replaced, that may be a viable option.
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I also would like to add that Loctite makes a thread sealant also. It's more liquid (not as thick) as the typical brush on gray pipe sealant you get at hardware/home improvement stores. For the small 1/8" or so threads we use on the pnuematics in our kit it would be a better option. It is also removable (not permanent) so if you need to replace fittings or cylinders all is not lost. The gray stuff will work but it's more designed for larger fittings like the pipes in your house.
I also want to say it should be one or the other. You should never us pipe sealant and teflon on the same joint.
And a little hint. For most threads (right hand) if you hold the fitting with the threads facing you and wrap the teflon tape clockwise you will wrap it in the correct direction and not have to worry about the tape "bunchin up" or trying to unwrap when you install the fitting.