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STAMPED OR SHEET METAL FLANGES
FORM-IN-PLACE SILICONES
15
1. Remove old gasketi ng material and other heavy contaminants with
Loctite® Chisel® Gaske t Remover.
2. Clean both flanges with Loctite® ODC-Free Cleaner & Degreaser.
3. Apply a continuous bead of L octite® Instant Gasket or Loctite® high
performance silicones to sealin g surface. Circle all bolt holes.
Note: • Use proper bead diameter to seal flange width and depth.
• Minimize excessive material “squeeze in”.
4. Assemble within 10 minutes by pressing together. Tighten as required.
5. Clean up any excess or squeeze out.
6. Cure times will vary with temperature, humidity, and gap. Typical full
cure time is 24 hours.
Loctite® Instant Gasket* Loctite® 587™ Blue
COLOR Black Blue
VISCOSITY, cP Paste Paste
GAP FILL 1⁄4" 1⁄4"
CURE METHOD Moisture/Oxime Moisture/Oxime
CURE SPEED
Tack-Free 30 minutes 30 minutes
Full Cure 24 hours 24 hours
SERVICE TEMP. RANGE
Intermittent -75°F to 500°F -75°F to 500°F
-59°F to 260°C -59°F to 260°C
*Loctite® Instant Gasket provides a low pressure instant seal (100 psi at zero gap).