Pipe Thread Sealer Gets Innovative, Award Winning New Packaging
Loctite 55, a professional pipe thread and fittings sealer, has been awarded the German Packaging Award 2024. Henkel, the manufacturer, received this prestigious award for the packaging of the 160m pack of its leading thread sealant cord in the ‘Functionality and Convenience’ category. The jury particularly pointed out the optimization of the conventional combination of dispenser can with separate lid by adding an attached closure: “This guarantees that the conventional separate lid can no longer be lost during use and extends the shelf life of the pipe sealing cord it contains,” according to the official statement.
Loctite 55 is used by numerous professional fitters and plumbers to seal pipe threads and fittings made of metal and plastic. Since this year, the product has been available in a new sustainable packaging, which Henkel has further developed and improved on the basis of an extensive customer survey. This makes applying the thread sealant even easier and more convenient for users. In addition, the packaging for Loctite 55 160m is now made from 70 percent recycled plastic.
“We are very proud to have won the German Packaging Award with Loctite 55,” explains Matthias Schäfer, Corporate Director Global Packaging Engineering at Henkel Adhesive Technologies. “In addition to the improved handling, the jury expressly praised the use of monomaterial, with which we are also making a valuable contribution to the development of a circular economy. This award is the result of the excellent cooperation between our specialist departments, which have focused intensively on the needs of the market.”
An ideal choice for sealing metal and plastic threaded joints, Loctite 55 replaces hemp and PTFE tapes and proves to be an essential item for any toolbox. The product requires no curing time and results in an immediate, full pressure seal. Simply wind it onto the thread with tension and then cut the thread sealant with the integrated cutter. It is crucial that Loctite 55 does not tear, so that threaded connections can be reliably readjusted to align fittings and measuring devices without causing leaks. This gives users more flexibility during installation and saves time for cleaning and resealing.
The official award ceremony for the German Packaging Award will take place on September 24 at FACHPACK in Nuremberg. Loctite 55 160m has been available from specialist retailers in its new packaging since June.
Source: Henkel