Structural Bonding
Structural Bonding
Structural Bonding
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Gasketing & Sealing Selector Guide<br />
GENERAL<br />
COMPARISON<br />
Conventional<br />
Gasket Dressings<br />
BENEFITS Versatile, immediate<br />
green strength (sticky)<br />
LIMITATIONS<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
CONSIDERATIONS<br />
TEMPERATURE RESISTANCE<br />
Non-curing, limited gap<br />
fill, % shrinkage<br />
Conventional<br />
Gasket Dressings<br />
Cured-In-Place<br />
Silicones<br />
High gap filling, reusable /<br />
serviceable gasket,<br />
immediate fill properties<br />
GASKET TYPE<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Anaerobics<br />
Improved structural strength,<br />
long open time, high<br />
pressure seal<br />
Requires process equipment Limited fill<br />
Cured-In-Place<br />
Silicones<br />
GASKET TYPE<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Anaerobics<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Modified Silanes<br />
High gap filling, improved<br />
strength / adhesion over<br />
silicones, paintable<br />
Limited temperature<br />
performance<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Modified Silanes<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Silicones<br />
High gap filling,<br />
resistant to dynamic fatigue,<br />
on-line pressure testing<br />
Short open time<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Silicones<br />
Continuous Operation -65°F to +400°F -60°F to +400°F -40°F to +300°F -40°F to +200°F -60°F to +400°F<br />
Maximum +600°F +500°F +400°F +200°F +725°F<br />
FLUID RESISTANCE<br />
Oil Yes Yes Yes Limited Yes<br />
Water/Glycol Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes<br />
Fuel Limited No Limited Limited No<br />
Transmission Fluid Yes Yes Yes Limited Yes<br />
GAP FILL<br />
Ideal 0.001" to 0.005" 0.020" to 0.125" 0.001" to 0.005" 0.001" to 0.125" 0.001" to 0.125"<br />
Maximum 0.010" 0.240" 0.050" 0.240" 0.240"<br />
INSTANT SEAL High Pressure High Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure<br />
FLANGE TYPE Rigid or Flexible Rigid or Flexible Rigid Rigid or Flexible Rigid or Flexible<br />
SUITABLE FOR USE WITH:<br />
Metals Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes<br />
Plastics* Yes Yes No Yes Yes<br />
PROCESS<br />
CONSIDERATIONS<br />
Conventional<br />
Gasket Dressings<br />
Cured-In-Place<br />
Silicones<br />
GASKET TYPE<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Anaerobics<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Modified Silanes<br />
Formed-In-Place<br />
Silicones<br />
NUMBER OF COMPONENTS 1 1 1 1 1<br />
CURE METHOD Not Applicable UV / RTV Anaerobic Moisture RTV<br />
CURE TEMPERATURE Room Temperature Room Temperature Room Temperature Room Temperature Room Temperature<br />
CURE SPEED<br />
Initial Cure Immediate 15 to 30 seconds 15 to 30 minutes 15 to 30 minutes 15 to 30 minutes<br />
Full Cure Not Applicable 30 seconds 24 to 72 hours 1 to 7 days 1 to 7 days<br />
PROCESSING OPTIONS<br />
Manual Yes No Yes Yes Yes<br />
Automated No Yes Yes Yes Yes<br />
For more information on each<br />
adhesive category refer to<br />
pages…<br />
55-57 60-63 54, 56-57 58-59 60, 62-63<br />
* Uncured liquid adhesives may cause stress cracking of certain thermoplastics (e.g., polycarbons, acrylic, and polysulfone).<br />
Special products and process techniques are available. Consult the Loctite ® Design Guide to <strong>Bonding</strong> Plastics (LT-2197) or call 1-800-LOCTITE for more information.<br />
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GASKETING &<br />
SEALING<br />
Selector Guide