Lead/tin solder coating on pipe threads serves as seal in non-critical vacuum systems. Pipe-thread seal is less expensive than weld or knife-edge flanges. Can also be used in place of sealing tape.
Pipe-Thread Vacuum Seal
NASA Tech Briefs ; 6 , 4
1982-12-01
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