Self-management is a characteristic of many forms of socialism, with proposals for self-management having appeared many times throughout the history of the socialist movement, advocated variously by market socialists, communists, and anarchists. There are many variations of self-management.
The Loctite 0.2 fl. oz. Blue 242 Thread Locker is designed to lock and seal threaded fasteners to prevent loosening from vibration. It prevents leaks and the rusting of threads. It eliminates the need to stock expensive lock nuts and lock washers. California residents: see Proposition 65 information.
NPTF (Dryseal) threads are modified NPT threads, which are less likely to leak without a sealant. For a leak-free seal, we recommend using a sealant compound or PTFE tape. You can use NPTF threads with NPT threads, but you'll lose some of the leak-free characteristics. Straight threads Straight (parallel) threads are used for mechanical joining. They serve one purpose-to hold a fitting in place. As a result, an O-ring (elastomer), hard metal seal or a soft seat seal is required.