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SEALING CAST RIGID FLANGES
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETING
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Continuous Bead
Circle Bolt Holes
Flat Flang e Raised Flange
1. Remove old gasketing material and other heavy contaminants with Loctite®
Chisel® Gasket Remover. Use mechanical removal technique if required.
Note: Avoid grinding.
2. Clean both flanges with Loctite ® ODC-Free Cleaner & Degreaser.
3. Spray Loctite® 7649™ Primer N™ on only one surface. Allow 1-2 minutes
to dry.
4. Apply a continuous bead of Loctite® Gasket Eliminator® Flange Sealant
to the other surface.
Note: Circle all bolt holes with sealant, if app ropriate.
5. Mate Parts. Assemble and tighten as required.
Note: Immediate assembly not required; however avoid delays
over 45 minutes.
6. Allow to cure:
a. No pressure – immediate service
b. Low pressure (up to 500 psi) – 30 to 45 minutes
c. High pressure (500 to 2500 psi) – 4 hours
d. Extreme high pressure (2500 to 5000 psi) – 24 hours
LOCTITE® BRAND GASKETING QUICK SELECTOR
Use Product Gap Fill Temp. Range
General 518™ Gasket Eliminator® .050" -65°F to 300°F
General 515™ Gasket Eliminator® .050" -65°F to 300°F
High Temperature 510™ Gasket Eliminator® .020" -65°F to 400°F
General/Overhead QuickStix ™ 548™ Gasket Eliminator® .010" -65°F to 300°F