Hercules® 3/4 in. x 500 in. Tape Dope®
15136 - spec sheet
Features
- Will not harden, crack or crumble
- Excellent dielectric properties minimize galvanic action
- Protects against chemical corrosive action
- Clean break off and no shedding
- Self-lubricating
- Tape Dope is recomended for use on pipes carrying acids, solvents, alkalis, steam, hot and cold water, LP gas, natural gas, oxygen and almost every chemical
- 3/4 inch X 500 inch
- Weather resistant
- Thick tape requires few wraps
15136 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Volume:
- 0.006
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Fittings
- Product Type:
- General Fittings
- Product Finish:
- White
- Product Weight:
- 0.071
OATEY 15136 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Can Oatey Hercules Tape Dope be used on gas lines?
Yes. Hercules Tape Dope 15136 is recommended for pipes carrying LP gas and natural gas, along with acids, solvents, alkalis, steam, hot and cold water, oxygen and nearly every chemical. That range is why a lot of contractors keep one roll on the truck instead of separate tapes for water and fuel.
2) Is this the thick PTFE tape or the thin standard kind?
It's the thick grade. Hercules Tape Dope is built heavy enough that few wraps are needed to seal a joint, unlike the thin economy tapes that take five or six turns. It also breaks off clean and does not shed fibers into the joint.
3) Will thread tape prevent galvanic corrosion when I join dissimilar metals?
It helps. Tape Dope has dielectric properties that minimize galvanic action, so it's a reasonable choice at a steel-to-brass or steel-to-copper threaded transition, and it also protects against chemical corrosive attack on the threads.
4) Does Tape Dope dry out and leak like pipe joint compound can?
No. Unlike paste dopes that skin over, this PTFE tape will not harden, crack or crumble, and it stays self-lubricating so the fitting can still be broken loose later. It's also weather resistant for exterior threaded work.
5) Can I use this on steam and hot water lines?
Yes, steam and both hot and cold water are on the listed service range for Hercules Tape Dope, which is one of the reasons it gets specified for mechanical room piping rather than a general hardware-store tape.
6) What color is Oatey Hercules 15136 tape, and does the color indicate what it is for?
The 15136 roll is white. In the trade, white PTFE tape is the general-purpose water line color, while yellow is the gas-rated tape and pink is the heavy water grade. Oatey lists this white roll for gas and water service alike, so go by the product rating rather than assuming from color.
7) I need to stock thread tape for an MRO cart, what does one roll weigh?
A single roll of the 15136 comes in at 0.071 pounds, so a case of them adds almost nothing to a van or cart load. Order by the roll under Oatey part number 15136.
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Does the OATEY 15136 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The OATEY 15136 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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